La Petite Academy #7139
3903 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA
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AlphaBEST @ Churchland Academy Elementary is a licensed child care center in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
AlphaBEST @ Churchland Academy Elementary has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The 2024 Virginia Preservice Training (3 hour) update was not completed by staff.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. The 2024 Virginia Preservice Training (3 hour) update was not completed by staff.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have their tuberculosis tests last dated December 20, 2021, which is expired. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that both tuberculosis tests expired on December 20, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Four of the five children’s records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical examination in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have a physical examination documentation in their records.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have their tuberculosis tests last dated December 20, 2021, which is expired. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that both tuberculosis tests expired on December 20, 2023.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Four of the five children’s records reviewed did not have documentation of a physical examination in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have a physical examination documentation in their records.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody and the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach. . Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have the emergency contact address and a work number of their custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have a physical examination in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody and the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach. . Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have the addresses to their emergency contact in their record. 4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have the emergency contact address and a work number of their custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/05/2023) did not have a physical examination in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“8VAC20-780-60. A.3 Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their parents? work phone number in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have the work number of their custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach. Evidence: 1. Child #1 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 2. Child #2 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 3. Child #3 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 4. Child #4 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“8VAC20-780-60. A.3 Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their parents? work phone number in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 4. Child #4 (date of enrollment 9/02/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 5. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 did not have the work number of their custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the address of two designated people to call in an emergency of a parent cannot be reach. Evidence: 1. Child #1 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 2. Child #2 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 3. Child #3 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record. 4. Child #4 did not have the addresses for their emergency contacts listed to their record.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not review and update if necessary the emergency preparedness plan annually as required. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness plan available was dated as revised 7/14. 2. Staff confirmed there was not another plan available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results for the most recent inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure children's records contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(enrolled 10/8/21) did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts. 2. 3 of 3 children's records did not contain documentation of previous day care or schools attended by the child. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual received the orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245. Evidence: The record for staff #2(hired 9/22/21) did not contained signed and dated documentation of orientation.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not review and update if necessary the emergency preparedness plan annually as required. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness plan available was dated as revised 7/14. 2. Staff confirmed there was not another plan available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results for the most recent inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure children's records contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(enrolled 10/8/21) did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts. 2. 3 of 3 children's records did not contain documentation of previous day care or schools attended by the child. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual received the orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240 and 8VAC20-780-245. Evidence: The record for staff #2(hired 9/22/21) did not contained signed and dated documentation of orientation.”
22VAC40-185-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening no later than 21 days after employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1(hired 2019), staff #2(hired 9/21/21), and staff #3 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during the inspection. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were working with children during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-50-B
“Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the center did not maintain and make accessible records and reports on children and staff. Evidence: 1. The center failed to make accessible the required documents to initiate and complete the required inspection within the required time frame. 2. This inspector provided the center with the initial inspection request on 10/01/21. Inspector did not receive the requested information by the required 10/4/21. This inspector followed up on 10/6/21 and 10/8/21 regarding the initial inspection request. These documents were received on 10/8/21. 3. The record review request was sent on 10/8/21. Records were not made accessible by the required 10/12/21. Inspector followed up on 10/12/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, and 11/3/21. 4. As of 11/3/21 many of the documents requested were not received electronically and were unavailable during the virtual tour. 5. Inspector emailed and spoke with site director, area director, and regional manager in attempts to gain access to the documents needed to complete the inspection.”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled in the program had a record that contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. There were no addresses for the required emergency contacts for child #1 or #2. 2. One of the two required emergency contacts for child #3 did not contain the address. 3. The record for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain documentation of previous and concurrent child day care and schools attended by the child. 4. Staff confirmed that this information was not in the record. 5. These children were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of immunization for child #2. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no immunization documentation available for child #2 during this inspection. 3. Child #2 were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of physical exam for child #2(enrolled 9/6/21). 2.There was no documentation of physical exam for child #3(enrolled 9/7/21). 3. Staff confirmed that there was no physical exam documentation available for child #2 and child #3 during this inspection. 4. Child #2 and child #3 were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-530-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure at least one staff member trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing as appropriate to the age of the children in care is on the premises during the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's first aid/cpr training expired 8/12/21. 2. There was no documentation of first aid/cpr training in the records for staff #2 and staff #3. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-191-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each employee had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 2019) did not contain documentation of central registry findings. 2. The record for staff #2(hired 9/21/21) did not contain documentation of central registry findings. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The staff record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of the date of hire, the 2 required reference checks, and written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, orientation training(not dated), staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position(program director). 2. The staff record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of the 2 required reference checks, and written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, orientation training, staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position(program leader). 3. The record for staff #3 did not contain the the date of hire, the 2 required reference checks, orientation training required by the job position. 4. Staff confirmed that these records were not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-665-580-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member who work directly with children completed the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training in the record for Staff #1(hired 2019) or Staff #3(hired 2020). 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during the inspection.”
22VAC40-185-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening no later than 21 days after employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1(hired 2019), staff #2(hired 9/21/21), and staff #3 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during the inspection. 3. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 were working with children during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-50-B
“Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the center did not maintain and make accessible records and reports on children and staff. Evidence: 1. The center failed to make accessible the required documents to initiate and complete the required inspection within the required time frame. 2. This inspector provided the center with the initial inspection request on 10/01/21. Inspector did not receive the requested information by the required 10/4/21. This inspector followed up on 10/6/21 and 10/8/21 regarding the initial inspection request. These documents were received on 10/8/21. 3. The record review request was sent on 10/8/21. Records were not made accessible by the required 10/12/21. Inspector followed up on 10/12/21, 10/21/21, 10/28/21, and 11/3/21. 4. As of 11/3/21 many of the documents requested were not received electronically and were unavailable during the virtual tour. 5. Inspector emailed and spoke with site director, area director, and regional manager in attempts to gain access to the documents needed to complete the inspection.”
22VAC40-185-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child enrolled in the program had a record that contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. There were no addresses for the required emergency contacts for child #1 or #2. 2. One of the two required emergency contacts for child #3 did not contain the address. 3. The record for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain documentation of previous and concurrent child day care and schools attended by the child. 4. Staff confirmed that this information was not in the record. 5. These children were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of immunization for child #2. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no immunization documentation available for child #2 during this inspection. 3. Child #2 were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of physical exam for child #2(enrolled 9/6/21). 2.There was no documentation of physical exam for child #3(enrolled 9/7/21). 3. Staff confirmed that there was no physical exam documentation available for child #2 and child #3 during this inspection. 4. Child #2 and child #3 were in attendance during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-530-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure at least one staff member trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing as appropriate to the age of the children in care is on the premises during the center's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's first aid/cpr training expired 8/12/21. 2. There was no documentation of first aid/cpr training in the records for staff #2 and staff #3. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-191-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each employee had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1(hired 2019) did not contain documentation of central registry findings. 2. The record for staff #2(hired 9/21/21) did not contain documentation of central registry findings. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The staff record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of the date of hire, the 2 required reference checks, and written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, orientation training(not dated), staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position(program director). 2. The staff record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of the 2 required reference checks, and written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, orientation training, staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position(program leader). 3. The record for staff #3 did not contain the the date of hire, the 2 required reference checks, orientation training required by the job position. 4. Staff confirmed that these records were not available during this inspection.”
22VAC40-665-580-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member who work directly with children completed the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of the Virginia Preservice Training in the record for Staff #1(hired 2019) or Staff #3(hired 2020). 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during the inspection.”
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3903 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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5000 West Norfolk Road, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 807-0624 to ask.
(757) 807-0624.
4061 River Shore Road, Portsmouth, VA 23703. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Churchland Primary & Intermediate, 0.6 miles away.