Dana Harris
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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AlphaBEST @ Churchland Primary & Intermediate 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 4 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 Primary & Intermediate has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of the Medication Administration Training. The center had children’s medication on site and the two staff working at the center during the inspection did not have medication administration training.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of the Medication Administration Training. The center had children’s medication on site and the two staff working at the center during the inspection did not have medication administration training.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements of the Medication Administration Training. The center had children’s medication on site and the two staff working at the center during the inspection did not have medication administration training.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 6 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for 1 year, did not have a central registry requested.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 6 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A children’s table in the program has jagged and splintering edges on one corner. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the table has the jagged and splintering edges.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A children’s table in the program has jagged and splintering edges on one corner. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the table has the jagged and splintering edges.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“8VAC20-780-130. A. Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure to that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2 (date of enrollment are both 9/05/2023) do not have their immunization documentation required prior to attendance in their records. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that Child #1and Child #2 do not have their immunization records in their case file.”
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 #1 and Child #2 (date of enrollment for both are 9/5/2023) do not have physical examination documentation in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 and Child #2 do not have physical examination documents in their record.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“8VAC20-780-130. A. Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure to that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2 (date of enrollment are both 9/05/2023) do not have their immunization documentation required prior to attendance in their records. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that Child #1and Child #2 do not have their immunization records in their case file.”
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 #1 and Child #2 (date of enrollment for both are 9/5/2023) do not have physical examination documentation in their record. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 and Child #2 do not have physical examination documents in their record.”
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 from the most recently inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection results was not posted in the center.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that 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 9/06/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their father’s work phone number in their record. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, and Child #2 did not have the work number of their custodial parent.”
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 from the most recently inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent inspection results was not posted in the center.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that 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 9/06/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their mother’s work phone number in their record. 3. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/06/22) did not have their father’s work phone number in their record. 4. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1, Child #2, and Child #2 did not have the work number of their custodial parent.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. 2. Staff could not confirm that they had completed daily health observation training when asked during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a program leader qualified with each group of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 and staff #3 were the only staff on duty during this inspection. 2. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate program leader qualifications. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of emergency contacts, qualifications, and orientation training. 2. Staff confirmed that these documents were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain the addresses of the two required emergency contacts and proof of age and identification. 2. 3 of 3 children's records did not contain documentation of previous or concurrent day care or schools attended by the child. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this 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.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. Evidence: 1. There was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there were were at least two staff members trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing as appropriate to the children in care who is on the premises during the center's hours of operation and also one person on field trips and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. Records for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid. 2. Staff #2 and #3 were the only staff working at the center during this inspection. 3. Staff confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR and First Aid.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were 9 different chemicals in containers on the floor in the gymnasium where children were in care. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no lock for the cabinet where chemicals are kept until one was brought to the center by staff during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. 2. Staff could not confirm that they had completed daily health observation training when asked during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-1
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a program leader qualified with each group of children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 and staff #3 were the only staff on duty during this inspection. 2. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate program leader qualifications. 3. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of emergency contacts, qualifications, and orientation training. 2. Staff confirmed that these documents were not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 (enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain the addresses of the two required emergency contacts and proof of age and identification. 2. 3 of 3 children's records did not contain documentation of previous or concurrent day care or schools attended by the child. 3. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this 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.”
8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown. Evidence: 1. There was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there were were at least two staff members trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing as appropriate to the children in care who is on the premises during the center's hours of operation and also one person on field trips and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. Records for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR and First Aid. 2. Staff #2 and #3 were the only staff working at the center during this inspection. 3. Staff confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR and First Aid.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were 9 different chemicals in containers on the floor in the gymnasium where children were in care. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no lock for the cabinet where chemicals are kept until one was brought to the center by staff 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. 2. Staff confirmed that this documentation was not available during the inspection.”
22VAC40-185-540-E
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not have the required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: 1. Staff reported there was no battery operated flashlight available during the inspection. 2. Staff reported there was no battery operated radio available during the 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 did not contain documentation of central registry findings. 2. 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, staff development, certification, and experience required by the job position(program lead). 2. The record for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain the orientation training required by the job position. 3. Staff confirmed that these records were not available 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 #3. 2. One of the two required emergency contacts for child #2 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.”
22VAC40-185-140-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 #1(enrolled 9/8/21). 2.There was no documentation of physical exam for child #2(enrolled 9/6/21). 3. There was no documentation of physical exam for child #3(enrolled 9/7/21). 4. Staff confirmed that there was no physical exam documentation available for child #1, child #2, and child #3 during this inspection. 5. Child #1, child #2 and child #3 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 #1, child #2, and child #3. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no immunization documentation available for child #1,child #2, and child #3 during this inspection. 3. Child #1, child #2, and child #3 were in attendance during this inspection.”
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Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4061 River Shore Road, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants 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 · toddlers to school-age · 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
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · 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 January 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 8 of 10 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) 807-0279 to ask.
(757) 807-0279.
5700 Hedgerow Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Churchland Academy Elementary, 0.6 miles away.