AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The current license and the findings from the most recent inspection, dated 2/24/2026, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-40-M

“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The allergy list was posted on a board in the gym. The list was visible to people other than staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Four children’s records viewed did not contain the first day of attendance. Five children’s records did not contain documentation of the school the children are concurrently attending.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff #3, did contain documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check from a different state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-510-I

“Prescription medication may be administered if the parent or guardian has completed a written authorization. The medication authorization for Child #1 did not contain the parent/guardian signature authorizing the administration of medication. Medication was administered on two dates in September.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-I.

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Staff records shall include all of the required information. The records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include job titles.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 12/16/24, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Repeat Violation Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who was working with children, had not yet completed the course which was overdue by 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-340-C

“During the hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee. Staff #1 was the only staff member on the premises with 6 children after 5:15pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-C.

8VAC20-780-530-A

“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 was alone with a group of 6 school age children and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

8VAC20-780-530-C

“There shall be at least two staff members present who have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and current first aide certification during the center’s hours of operation, and whenever children are in care. On 5/12/25 the facility did not have two staff present with current CPR and first aide certification after 5:15pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-C.

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 records for child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain all of the required information.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

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

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

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 detailed findings from the most recent inspection, dated 6/11/24 were not posted on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect and sex offender registry from one state for Staff #1, who has been employed for 10 months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Repeat Violation An employee or volunteer of a licensed child day program must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. The sworn statement for Staff #3 was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #1 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 10 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“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 #3, who had been attending for four months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. The children did not wash their hands after eating their afternoon snack.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

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,#2,#3, #4, and #5 did not include the first date of attendance. The record for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Staff records shall be kept for each staff person that include all of the required information. The record for Staff #3 did not include the date of hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-90-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-90-A.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of the required CPR certification. 2.Staff #1 confirmed the certification was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current first aid certification appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 3.The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of the required first aid certification. 4.Staff #1 confirmed the certification was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. 1.The most recent Inspection Summary dated 1/26/2024 was not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment. 1.The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation that the required fingerprint print based criminal history background check was completed prior to employment. a.Staff #1 confirmed the background check was not in the record. b.Staff #1 confirmed staff #3 was employed, scheduled, and routinely working at the facility.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program was denied continued employment if the program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #1 (date of hire 2/8/2024) did not include documentation of the central registry finding. 2.Staff #1 confirmed documentation of the central registry finding was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Repeat Violation Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment. 1.The record for staff #3 did not contain documentation that the 10-hour Virginia Department of Education orientation training had been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the record of emergency evacuation drills contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The emergency evacuation log did not contain the weather at the time of the drill, the number of staff participating, the method used for notification of the drill, and any special conditions simulated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

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 records for child #1,child #3 and child #4 did not include emergency addresses. 2.The record for child #1 did not include documentation that proof of identification and age was viewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of staff records it was determined that the center did not ensure that a complete record was kept for each staff member with all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include an emergency contact. 2.The record for staff #3 did not include documentation that 2 references were checked. 4.Staff #1 confirmed the required information was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-790-570-2

Rule 8VAC20-790-570-2.

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (hire date 9/20/23) did not contain documentation of CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

8VAC20-790-600-D-2

“Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The record for staff #2 (date of hire 9/20/23) did not contain documentation of first aid certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that fingerprint background checks are obtained prior to the first day of employment. 1.The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that fingerprint background checks had been obtained prior to employment. 2.Staff #5 confirmed the background checks were not in the records.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that a sworn statement or affirmation is obtained prior to the first day of employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer. 1. The records for staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not contain documentation that sworn statements had been obtained. 2.Staff #6 confirmed the documentation was not in the records.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility did not ensure that an employee of a licensed child day program was denied continued employment if the program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #2 did not include documentation of the central registry finding. 2.Staff #1 confirmed documentation of the central registry finding was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on a review of 4 staff records, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not contain documentation of TB screenings. 2.Staff #6 confirmed the documentation was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on the review of records and interview, it was determined the center did not ensure that the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course is completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff #2 (hire date 9/20/23) did not contain documentation that the 10 hour Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation training was completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on records review and interview the center did not ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. 1.There was no documentation of orientation training for staff #3, staff #4.or staff #5. 2. Staff #6 confirmed this documentation was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

8VAC20-780-340-C

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-C.

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 1.Staff #5, the only staff member at the facility on 10/19/2023, did not have current CPR. 2.Staff #6 confirmed there was no documentation of CPR certification.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

8VAC20-780-530-A-2

“Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the center failed to ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area have current first aid certification. 3.On 10/19/2023 a child was injured while in the care of staff #5. 4.Staff #5 was the only staff member at the facility on 10/19/2023 and did not have current first aid certification. 5.Staff #6 confirmed there was no documentation of first aid certification for staff #5.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

8VAC20-780-530-C

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-C.

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 records for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #5 did not include emergency addresses. 2.The record for child #1 did not include documentation that proof of identification and age was viewed. Staff #1 confirmed the information was not in the record.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

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 with all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records for staff #2, #3, #4 did not include documentations of qualifications, date of hire, employee address, proof of ID, 2.The record for staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include documentation that 2 references were checked before hire. 3. Staff #6 confirmed the information was not in the records.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Repeat Violation Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility did not ensure a that a written daily record of children’s daily attendance, including arrival and departure times, was maintained. Evidence: 1. The written attendance maintained by staff, did not include children’s arrival and departure times. 2. Staff #1 confirmed written arrival and departure times were not available.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

8VAC20-770-70-A

“Based on record review the center failed to maintain staff records as required. Evidence: 1 ? There is not any staff record information onsite for Staff #1 or #2. a. Both Staff #1 and #2 were present and providing care to children during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #1 stated that there were not any records onsite for Staff #1 or #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain child immunizations as required. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of an immunization. a. Child #1 does not have a documented first date of attendance. b. Child #1 was present, in care during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that there was not any documentation of immunizations on file for Child #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain physical examinations as required. Evidence: 1 ? The records for Child #1 and #2 do not contain any documentation of physical examinations. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the physical examinations were not present in the records of Child #1 or #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

8VAC20-780-270-F

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to maintain a working non pay telephone for the center. Evidence: 1 ? The telephone number listed on the department website was not operational during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #1 stated that she used her personal cell phone and not the center phone to make phone calls.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-F.

8VAC20-780-340-F

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

8VAC20-780-350-C

“Based on observations and interview the center failed to ensure that required ratios are maintained. Evidence: 1 ? At approximately 4:47pm there were 13 children ages four to 11 years old in care alone with Staff #1. 2 ? Staff #1 stated that she was alone with the children because Staff #2 had not arrived at the scheduled time. a. Staff #1 was alone with the entire group of children until Staff #2 arrived at approximately 5:20pm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-C.

8VAC20-780-40-D

“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure that the current is posted in the center. Evidence: 1 ? The current license was not posted or visible anywhere in the center during the inspection. 2 ? Staff #1 confirmed that the license was not posted. She further stated that she did not know where the current license was located.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-D.

8VAC20-780-540-B

“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that each first aid kit is easily accessible to staff but not to children. Evidence: The first aid kit is sitting on the floor of the child care room within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-B.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review and interview the center failed to obtain all required information for children’s records. Evidence: 1 ? The record for Child #1 does not contain documentation of first date of attendance. 2 ? The records for Child #1 and #2 do not contain any documentation of emergency contact addresses. 3 ? Staff #1 confirmed that there was not a documented first date of attendance on file for Child #1 or emergency contact address for Child #1 and #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based observations the center failed to maintain attendance as required. Evidence: The hard copy attendance documentation did not capture the actual arrival and departure of children as it occurred.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing).

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). 2. Staff #2 reviewed the record for the staff #3, and confirmed that all of the results of the finger print background check (finger printing) were not available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that they obtain a copy of the results of 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: 1. The record for staff #2 (date of hire 8/25/21) did not contain documentation of a completed search of the central registry finding and sex offender registry check from Georgia. The sworn statement indicated staff #2 had previously lived in Georgia within the last 5 years. 2. Staff #2 reviewed her record, and confirmed that the search of the central registry finding and sex offender registry check from Georgia has not been received.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

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 two staff members trained in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and rescue breathing 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. Staff #2 and staff #3 were working at the facility during the inspection. 2. The records for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a current certification in CPR and First Aid. 3. Staff #2 confirmed that no staff working during the inspection had a current certification in CPR and First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-C.

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 #2 confirmed that the facility’s emergency preparedness plan was not available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-A.

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 (12/14/21) 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.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

Based on a review of 3 staff records, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that an employee is allowed to begin employment without a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing).

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger printing). 2. The Site Director reviewed the record for the staff #3, and confirmed that all of the results of the finger print background check (finger printing) were not available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of three staff records, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the facility did not ensure that an employee must not be employed until a sworn statement or affirmation has been completed.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 (date of hire 7/30/19) did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. 2. The Site Director reviewed the record for staff #3 and confirmed there was no sworn statement or affirmation available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

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 TB screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (date of hire 9/17/21) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 2. The record for staff #3 (date of hire 7/30/19) did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening. 3. The Site Director confirmed that staff #2 and staff #3 did not have a negative TB screening available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A-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. Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 were working at the facility during the inspection. 2. The records for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) 3. The Site Director confirmed that no staff working during the inspection had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-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 first aid 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. Staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 were working at the facility during the inspection. 2. The records for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a current certification in First Aid. 3. The Site Director confirmed that no staff working during the inspection had a current certification in First Aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-2.

Based on a review of three staff records and interviews, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that a staff record is kept for each person with all of the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not include documentation of orientation training. 2. The Site Director confirmed that there was no for staff #2 available for viewing during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.