AlphaBEST at Chris Yung Elementary School

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

“Staff were unable to identify a diagnosed food allergen for Child #4 and stated the child does not require emergency medication. The record for Child #4 had documentation of a diagnosed food allergy and had emergency medication on site. The child had been enrolled for three weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Tables shall be cleaned at least daily.

“A table with dried liquid was observed during the inspection. There was no soap available for staff to clean tables.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

Two references are required before employment.

“The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that references were obtained. Staff #1 had been employed for 2 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“At 7:10 a.m. there were 12 children in attendance, the written record reflected there were 10. Two children were not documented on the written record for 15 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent.

“Evidence: There was no written parent authorization for an allergy medication that was on site for a child with a diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

Based on observation and review of the attendance record, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: A total of three children were present at approximately 7:28am and two children were signed in on the attendance record. Staff #1 stated that Child #3 arrived at approximately 7:10am and then updated the attendance record at approximately 7:28am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening or test at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) did not have the results of a tuberculosis test on file at the time of inspection.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-540-A.

Based on record review, the center did not have documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for all staff.

“Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/24/2021) had reference checks on file dated 9/7/2021 and 9/3/2021”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.