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AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary

1300 Horne Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23701
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days

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About AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary

AlphaBEST @ Lakeview 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 29 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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Inspection reports for AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
75 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID45487
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 29 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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  1. Feb 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff member that includes all of the required information. The record for Staff #1 was missing the job title of the staff member.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing the following required components: The name address and phone number of a person to contact in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 TB was dated ten months prior to date of employment.”
  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C

      “Repeat Violation There shall be at least two staff members with certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member present with CPR/First Aid certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes all of the required information. The record for staff #1 did not include the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training appropriate to the ages of the children in care and include all of the facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1,who began working in the facility on 9/2/25, did not have documentation of completed orientation training.”
  3. Sep 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C

      “Repeat Violation There shall be at least two staff members with certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member present with CPR/First Aid certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that includes all of the required information. The record for staff #1 did not include the date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training appropriate to the ages of the children in care and include all of the facility specific topics, prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1,who began working in the facility on 9/2/25, did not have documentation of completed orientation training.”
  4. Mar 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan 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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #5, who has been enrolled for 7 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff member that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #2 was missing the address of an emergency contact. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possess the education, and experience required by the job position. The record for Staff #5 was missing the job title, and emergency contact.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The record for Child #1 and Child #5 did not contain the following required information: A signed statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center. A signed statement that the parent will inform the center with 24 hours or the next business day if the child or a household member develops a communicable disease as defined by the State Board of Health.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation practice drill was not conducted in November or December 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #2 was missing the following required components: first day of attendance and address for 2 emergency contacts. The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were each missing the address for one emergency contact.”
  5. Mar 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan 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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for 6 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child #5, who has been enrolled for 7 months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff member that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #2 was missing the address of an emergency contact. The record for Staff #3 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possess the education, and experience required by the job position. The record for Staff #5 was missing the job title, and emergency contact.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The record for Child #1 and Child #5 did not contain the following required information: A signed statement that the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if requested by the center. A signed statement that the parent will inform the center with 24 hours or the next business day if the child or a household member develops a communicable disease as defined by the State Board of Health.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. An evacuation practice drill was not conducted in November or December 2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #2 was missing the following required components: first day of attendance and address for 2 emergency contacts. The records for Child #3 and Child #4 were each missing the address for one emergency contact.”
  6. Oct 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. Staff #2, who had been a volunteer for two weeks, did not have a central registry search requested prior to volunteering or employment. The central registry search for Staff #3 was not requested until 10 days after the employee's start date.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The criminal history check for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after the first day of volunteering.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after their first day of volunteering and two day's after the first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/22/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C

      “There shall be at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section (current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid) present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member on the premises with current CPR and first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-B

      “The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. The job title in the record for Staff #1 was Site Director however, the documentation in the record for Staff #1 did not meet the qualifications for program director.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The record for Staff #2 did not include documentation that the staff members age was verified and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The references for Staff #2 were completed two weeks after the staff member began volunteering and one day after being hired. Name address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which will be kept at the center. Staff #2 and Staff #3, who had been actively working at the center, did not have emergency contact information at the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 was missing the following required components: first date of attendance, previously attended childcare or schools and written agreements (illness and communicable disease) between the parent and the center as required by 8VAC20-780-90. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 were missing the address of an emergency contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  7. Oct 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. Staff #2, who had been a volunteer for two weeks, did not have a central registry search requested prior to volunteering or employment. The central registry search for Staff #3 was not requested until 10 days after the employee's start date.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The criminal history check for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after the first day of volunteering.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee or volunteer’s first day of employment or volunteering. The sworn statement for Staff #2, who is currently working with children, was dated two weeks after their first day of volunteering and two day's after the first day of employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Repeat Violation The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/22/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-C

      “There shall be at least two staff members who meet the requirements of subsection A of this section (current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current certification in first aid) present on the premises during the center's hours of operation, on fieldtrips, and wherever children are in care. There was only one staff member on the premises with current CPR and first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-200-B

      “The center shall have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who meets one of the director qualifications who shall regularly be on site at least 50% of the center's hours of operation. The job title in the record for Staff #1 was Site Director however, the documentation in the record for Staff #1 did not meet the qualifications for program director.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The record for Staff #2 did not include documentation that the staff members age was verified and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The references for Staff #2 were completed two weeks after the staff member began volunteering and one day after being hired. Name address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency which will be kept at the center. Staff #2 and Staff #3, who had been actively working at the center, did not have emergency contact information at the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 was missing the following required components: first date of attendance, previously attended childcare or schools and written agreements (illness and communicable disease) between the parent and the center as required by 8VAC20-780-90. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 were missing the address of an emergency contact.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Repeat Violation The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
  8. Feb 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings Evidence: 1.There were no individual areas for children belongs. Their book bags and jackets were piled on top of a table in the cafeteria.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspections were posted. Evidence: 1.The findings from the most recent, complete inspection documentation dated 9/27/2023 and sent to the facility on 9/29/2023 was not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1.There were no evacuation drills documented for the months of September, October, November, December 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the evacuation drills were not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contain all the required components. Evidence: 1.The following items were not in the first aid kit: tweezers, thermometer, first aid manual. 2.Staff #1 confirmed these items were missing from the first aid kit.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member that contains all of the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 did not contain the staff members address, emergency contact information, and documentation of education and qualifications. 2.The record for staff #2 did not contain emergency contact information, or reference checks. 3.Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 and child #5 did not contain the parent work number and address for emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s age and identity. 3. Staff #1 confirmed these documents were not in the records.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of two shelter in place practice drills in 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the shelter-in-place drills were not documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 3.There was no documentation of one lockdown drill in 2023. 4.Staff #1 confirmed the lock down drill was not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-D

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the required emergency supplies were available at the center. Evidence: 1.There were no ice packs or cooling agents in the first aid kit, or available during the inspection. 2.Staff #1 confirmed there were no ice packs.”
  9. Feb 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a provision was made for an individual place for each child’s personal belongings Evidence: 1.There were no individual areas for children belongs. Their book bags and jackets were piled on top of a table in the cafeteria.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspections were posted. Evidence: 1.The findings from the most recent, complete inspection documentation dated 9/27/2023 and sent to the facility on 9/29/2023 was not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1.There were no evacuation drills documented for the months of September, October, November, December 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the evacuation drills were not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit contain all the required components. Evidence: 1.The following items were not in the first aid kit: tweezers, thermometer, first aid manual. 2.Staff #1 confirmed these items were missing from the first aid kit.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Repeat Violation Based on a review of 5 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member that contains all of the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 did not contain the staff members address, emergency contact information, and documentation of education and qualifications. 2.The record for staff #2 did not contain emergency contact information, or reference checks. 3.Staff #1 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 and child #5 did not contain the parent work number and address for emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s age and identity. 3. Staff #1 confirmed these documents were not in the records.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice per year Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of two shelter in place practice drills in 2023. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the shelter-in-place drills were not documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 3.There was no documentation of one lockdown drill in 2023. 4.Staff #1 confirmed the lock down drill was not documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-D

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure that the required emergency supplies were available at the center. Evidence: 1.There were no ice packs or cooling agents in the first aid kit, or available during the inspection. 2.Staff #1 confirmed there were no ice packs.”
  10. Sep 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 3 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not include two reference checks. 2. The record for Staff #2 contained only 1 reference check. 3. Staff #3 confirmed the records did not contain the required reference checks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the classroom there was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children., 2. Staff #1 confirmed the clean solution was in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date 9/25/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. The record for Staff #2 (Start date 9/25/2023) contained a TB screening dated 9/26/2023. The staff member was in contact with children on 9/25/2023 before obtaining the TB screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that there is always 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: Upon the inspectors arrival, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were alone and supervising children. Neither staff member had training in daily health observation of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. (repeat violation) Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain addresses for emergency contacts. 2. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identity and age. 3. Staff #3 (Area Manager) confirmed the records did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that documentation was obtained showing that each child in care had received immunizations as required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. 1.The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2.Staff #3 confirmed the record did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
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  1. Sep 27, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 3 staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not include two reference checks. 2. The record for Staff #2 contained only 1 reference check. 3. Staff #3 confirmed the records did not contain the required reference checks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interviews it was determined the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the classroom there was a bottle of cleaning solution in an unlocked cabinet, accessible to children., 2. Staff #1 confirmed the clean solution was in an unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date 9/25/2023) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. The record for Staff #2 (Start date 9/25/2023) contained a TB screening dated 9/26/2023. The staff member was in contact with children on 9/25/2023 before obtaining the TB screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that there is always 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: Upon the inspectors arrival, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were alone and supervising children. Neither staff member had training in daily health observation of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on review of children’s records and interviews, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each child’s record contains all required information. (repeat violation) Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain addresses for emergency contacts. 2. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identity and age. 3. Staff #3 (Area Manager) confirmed the records did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the center did not ensure that documentation was obtained showing that each child in care had received immunizations as required by the State Board of Health before the child attends the center. 1.The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2.Staff #3 confirmed the record did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  2. Jan 31, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of four children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each child in attendance had a completed physical within one month of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on a review of the emergency supplies at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there is one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. There was not a working battery-operated radio or a battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a battery-operated radio or battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of four children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence 1. The record for child #1 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 2. The record for child #2 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 3. The record for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 4. Staff #1confirmed that the records for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results from the most recent inspection (12/7/21) was not posted anywhere in the facility. 2. When asked if the results from the most recent inspection were posted, staff #2 confirmed that the results were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center shall have 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. The Licensing Inspector was not able to view the facility's emergency preparedness plan during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the facility's emergency preparedness plan was not available for viewing during the inspection.”
  3. Jan 31, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in first aid. 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that within 90 days of employment each staff member shall be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. Staff #4 did not provide documentation to demonstrate the staff #2 had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of four children's records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that each child in attendance had a completed physical within one month of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain a physical examination. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the record for child #1did not contain a physical examination, and had been enrolled for more than 30 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “Based on a review of the emergency supplies at the center, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there is one working battery-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. There was not a working battery-operated radio or a battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a battery-operated radio or battery-operated flashlight available during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of four children's records and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they maintain and keep at the center a complete record for each child enrolled that contains all required information. Evidence 1. The record for child #1 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 2. The record for child #2 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 3. The record for child #3 did not indicate whether or not the child had previously attended child care. 4. Staff #1confirmed that the records for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain all of the required information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results from the most recent inspection (12/7/21) was not posted anywhere in the facility. 2. When asked if the results from the most recent inspection were posted, staff #2 confirmed that the results were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the center shall have 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. The Licensing Inspector was not able to view the facility's emergency preparedness plan during the inspection. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the facility's emergency preparedness plan was not available for viewing during the inspection.”
  4. Nov 30, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there shall be at least one staff member trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of 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. The record for staff #1 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. The record for staff #3 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 3. Staff #3 confirmed that neither staff had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. Staff #3 reviewed the record for the staff #1, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding has not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of thee staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that staff #1 did not have a negative TB screening available for viewing during the inspection.”
  5. Nov 30, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the licensee did not ensure that there shall be at least one staff member trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of 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. The record for staff #1 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 2. The record for staff #3 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). 3. Staff #3 confirmed that neither staff had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not deny continued employment of a staff who did not have a search of the central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding. 2. Staff #3 reviewed the record for the staff #1, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding has not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on a review of thee staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that all staff provide documentation of a negative TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (date of hire 9/16/21) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that staff #1 did not have a negative TB screening available for viewing during the inspection.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary

Is AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 9 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.

How many children can AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

Does AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 807-0594 to ask.

What is AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary's phone number?

(757) 807-0594.

Where is AlphaBEST @ Lakeview Elementary?

1300 Horne Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23701. The nearest other daycare we list is HRCAP Cavalier Manor, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).