AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Florence Bowser Elementary

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor sis not ensure that all staff that work directly with children, have, within 90 days of employment, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. which includes an in-person hands-on competency demonstration. Evidence: Seven staff records were reviewed during today's inspection. The records for staff #1 (hired 3/5/2021) and staff #3 (hired 9/18/2023) did not contain current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. which includes an in-person hands-on competency demonstration. The certification documented in the records for staff #1 and staff #3 were for classes obtained online and did not have a hands-on demonstration component. Staff #1 confirmed that the certification from this trainer did not include a hands-on component.”

8VAC20-780-60-A-8

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a written care plan is obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The program's food allergy list contained the names of 12 children who were identified as having food allergies. Child #8 was listed as having a mild egg allergy. Staff stated that an allergy care plan had not been obtained for child #8 because exposure to the allergen does not require medication. Each child with an identified food allergy must have an allergy care plan from their physician, regardless of whether medication is the required response to an exposure.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that all staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3 contained the last documentation of health and safety update course which was dated 6/2/2022 - more than 12 months ago. Staff stated that this training had not been completed.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not always obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #5, who documented having lived in the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain results of a criminal records search for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5, who documented having lived in the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain results of a child abuse and neglect registry search for Pennsylvania. Staff #4 verified that this documentation was not available on site and the area manager was unable to provide this documentation following the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on a review of records and documentation as well as interview, the licensee did not always ensure that the written record of children's injuries include the required signatures. Evidence: The program's injury log and accident reports were reviewed. One injury report contained a single staff signature and did not did not contain two staff signatures or one staff signature and the signature of the injured child's parent. Staff #4 confirmed that only one signature was documented on the report.”

8VAC20-790-600-F

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that all staff who work directly with children shall, annually attend the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #3 contained the last documentation of health and safety update course which was dated 6/2/2022 - more than 12 months ago. Staff stated that this training had not been completed.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“***REPEAT VIOLATION*** Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not always obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #5, who documented having lived in the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain results of a criminal records search for Pennsylvania. The record for staff #5, who documented having lived in the state of Pennsylvania within the past 5 years, did not contain results of a child abuse and neglect registry search for Pennsylvania. Staff #4 verified that this documentation was not available on site and the area manager was unable to provide this documentation following the inspection.”

8VAC20-780-550-P

“Based on a review of records and documentation as well as interview, the licensee did not always ensure that the written record of children's injuries include the required signatures. Evidence: The program's injury log and accident reports were reviewed. One injury report contained a single staff signature and did not did not contain two staff signatures or one staff signature and the signature of the injured child's parent. Staff #4 confirmed that only one signature was documented on the report.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that a central registry finding had been obtained for all staff. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 did not contain the results of a search of the central registry. The area manager conformed that she was unable to locate the results of the central registry search for staff #2 at the time of the record review.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the center has a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown and includes the most likely to occur emergency scenario or scenarios, including fire, severe storms, loss of utilities, natural disaster, chemical spills, intruder, violence at or near the center, terrorism specific to the locality, and other situations, as well as facility damage that requires evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place. Evidence: The Written Emergency Plan on site was a template which contained fillable blanks that had not been completed to indicate specific information such as where the program would relocate in the event that they were unable to return to the facility after evacuation, where various emergency supplies are located and how children would be transported to the alternate site. The program director confirmed that information specific to this program had not been completed in the written emergency procedures template.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee dis not always obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed during today's inspection. The records for child #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the child was adequately immunized. Child #1 enrolled in the program 1/30/2023. The program director confirmed that the child's immunization record had not been received.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that a central registry finding had been obtained for all staff. Evidence: Two staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 did not contain the results of a search of the central registry. The area manager conformed that she was unable to locate the results of the central registry search for staff #2 at the time of the record review.”

8VAC20-780-550-A

“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the center has a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation and relocation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown and includes the most likely to occur emergency scenario or scenarios, including fire, severe storms, loss of utilities, natural disaster, chemical spills, intruder, violence at or near the center, terrorism specific to the locality, and other situations, as well as facility damage that requires evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place. Evidence: The Written Emergency Plan on site was a template which contained fillable blanks that had not been completed to indicate specific information such as where the program would relocate in the event that they were unable to return to the facility after evacuation, where various emergency supplies are located and how children would be transported to the alternate site. The program director confirmed that information specific to this program had not been completed in the written emergency procedures template.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee dis not always obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed during today's inspection. The records for child #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the child was adequately immunized. Child #1 enrolled in the program 1/30/2023. The program director confirmed that the child's immunization record had not been received.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a container of powdered carpet and room deodorizer located on a surface at approximately 3 feet from floor level in the cafeteria where 39 children, ages 4 to 10 years old were being cared for during the inspection. The container was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and had additional warnings to include "harmful if swallowed". Staff acknowledged that the substance was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets, not in use and accessible to children in care are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: There were 7 wall plates with 2 outlets each that were not fitted with protective covers located at about 1 foot from floor level in the cafeteria where 39 children 4- 10 years old were being cared for. Staff confirmed that there were preschool aged children present and that the outlets were not capped.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a container of powdered carpet and room deodorizer located on a surface at approximately 3 feet from floor level in the cafeteria where 39 children, ages 4 to 10 years old were being cared for during the inspection. The container was labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and had additional warnings to include "harmful if swallowed". Staff acknowledged that the substance was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets, not in use and accessible to children in care are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: There were 7 wall plates with 2 outlets each that were not fitted with protective covers located at about 1 foot from floor level in the cafeteria where 39 children 4- 10 years old were being cared for. Staff confirmed that there were preschool aged children present and that the outlets were not capped.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any individual staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Three staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 contained documentation of staff #2's residence in New York within the past 5 years. The record did not contain a Child Abuse / Neglect Registry check from New York. The record for staff #1 contained documentation of staff #1's residence in North Carolina within the past 5 years. The record did not contain a Child Abuse / Neglect Registry check from North Carolina. The district manager confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which any individual staff has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Three staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #2 contained documentation of staff #2's residence in New York within the past 5 years. The record did not contain a Child Abuse / Neglect Registry check from New York. The record for staff #1 contained documentation of staff #1's residence in North Carolina within the past 5 years. The record did not contain a Child Abuse / Neglect Registry check from North Carolina. The district manager confirmed that this documentation had not been obtained.”