AlphaBest at Mullen Elementary

The Center is required to obtain documentation for child records that includes the name, home address, home phone number, work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody.

“Child #1 was missing the address, phone number, work place and work number for a custodial parent.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

The Center is required to ensure they post a copy of the Notice of Intent in a prominent place at each public entrance to the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.

“Evidence: The Notice of Intent was not posted at the Center as required.”

Rule 22.1-289.023-A.

The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection, there were 36 children present, but the written record reflected there were 40 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: On the day of inspection, at approximately 5:30pm, Child #2 (age 8) was found alone in the cafeteria behind a closed door. Staff stated they were not aware the child had left the gym.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

The Center is required to ensure that the written record of children’s injuries contained the date when parents were notified; any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; and Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures.

“Evidence: The injury report written for Child #1 was missing the date the parents were notified, future action to prevent recurrence of the injury, and two signatures.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

The center is required to inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

“Evidence: The center did not inform the licensing inspector within 2 business days after an incident requiring medical treatment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

The Center is required to ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care.

“Evidence: On 9/11/2024, Child #1 (age 5) left the playground, walked across 3 streets, passed by a neighborhood pond, and continued down the sidewalk away from the facility approximately .3 miles away where a stranger noticed the child walking alone and brought them back to the facility. Staff were unaware the child had been missing when the child was returned to the facility.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

The Center is required to ensure that staff do not allow a child to leave the center unsupervised.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-J.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

The Provider is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“Evidence: The allergy list did not contain one of Child #1`s diagnosed food allergies so the list was not current.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

Based on review of 3 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff every 2 years from the date of the initial screening or testing.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not have documentation of a negative TB test or screening withing 2 years of the last TB test. The most recent TB test on file was dated 8/17/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on review of 13 medications and medication authorizations, the center did not ensure they follow the policy for administration of medication.

“Evidence: The medications for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain parent authorization or authorization from the child’s physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“Evidence: The table where 2 children were eating their snack was not sanitized prior to the children eating as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Based on review of 5 child records, the Center did not ensure they obtain all of the required documentation for child records.

“Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain the name, address and phone number of 2 designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for Child #1 did not contain the father’s work place and work phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on review of 7 medications, the center did not ensure that they administer only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container.

“Evidence: The medication for Child #1 was not maintained in the original, labeled container from a pharmacy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

Based on review of 3 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed 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 record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan for their physician diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.