AlphaBEST @ Park View Elementary
A child day center in Portsmouth, Virginia 23704
260 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. (757) 807-1095.
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The short answer
- 18 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 22026 the latest visit on record
- 75 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
14 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 2, 2026.
18 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
15 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Dec 9, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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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. Staff #2, employed for approximately four months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from a different state.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing staff shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for staff #1 was expired for approximately two months.”
Nov 1, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The center did not have the most recent inspection violation notice posted.”
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The record for staff #1 and staff #2, who have been employed for three months did not contain a completed sworn statement.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who have been employed for three months, did not have a completed national criminal background check available in their record.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for child #2 was missing documentation of a physical examination. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for three months.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for staff #1 and staff #2, who have been employed for three months did not include a completed orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance and evidence of insurance coverage shall be made available to the department’s representative upon request. The most recent certificate of liability insurance was not available for review. The last certificate of insurance that was available to review was from 2020.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Children’s records shall include first date of attendance. The record for child #1 did not have the date of the first date of attendance.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall include references, documentation of required trainings and documentation of education. The record for staff #1, who has been working for the past three months, did not contain completed references and documentation of required training. The record for staff #2 who has been working for the past three months did not contain completed references and documentation of education.”
Feb 21, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, all in attendance during inspection did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Staff confirmed there was no immunization documentation available for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7, all in attendance during inspection did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Staff confirmed there was no physical exam documentation available for child #1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7.”
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8VAC20-780-340-C
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, are on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present. Evidence: 1. At the time if the inspectors arrival and throughout this inspection staff #1 was alone with 16 school aged children. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that staff #2 was not coming into to work at the center today and there was no other staff present during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure monthly practice evacuation drills were practiced. Evidence: 1. There was no drill recorded for January 2024. 2. Staff #1 confirmed an evacuation drill was not practiced in January 2024.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1-5 did not contain the work phone number and place of employment for each parent has custody. 2. The records for child #1-5 did not contain the complete address for the required emergency contacts. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that this information was not available during this inspection.”
Nov 29, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The director could not show immunizations for the 5 children’s records reviewed during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within the required time frame. Evidence: The director could not show that the 5 children’s records reviewed contained physical exam documentation.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were several bottles of cleaning solutions in the unlocked cabinet during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that the cabinet did not lock.”
Nov 9, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff member did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1(hired August 2022), staff #2(9/6/22), staff#4(hired 9/26/29) did not contain documentation of a search of the central registry. 2. Staff confirmed that these records were not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and before coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2(hired 9/6/22 and present at inspection) did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and before coming into contact with children. The documentation available was dated 11/16/22. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was the only tuberculosis screening available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the first aid kit contained all the required components. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not contain tweezers. 2. Staff confirmed that these were not available during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not 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. There was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that they did not have a emergency preparedness plan.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that monthly practice evacuation drills were implemented monthly. Evidence: 1. There were no practice evacuation drills documented for the months of May and June 2022. 2. Staff confirmed that practice drills were not completed.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1(enrolled 9/6/22) did not contain the address for one of the two required emergency contacts. 2. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each staff member contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 did not contain documentation of hire date, job title, and qualifications for the position of Program Leader. 2. The record for staff #2(hired 9/6/22) did not contain documentation of the qualifications for the position of Program Director. 3. The record for staff #2(hired 11/7/22) did not contain documentation of the qualifications for the position of Program Leader.”
Feb 1, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each employee submit to fingerprinting prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3(hired 8/27/21) did not contain documentation of fingerprinting. 2. Staff confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-190-A
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was a qualified program director who meets one of the director qualifications who is regularly on site at least 50% of the center’s hours or operation. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was identified as the assigned program director, there was no documentation of their qualification is the record. 2. Staff #4(program administrator) was unable to provide qualifications for staff #1 during this inspection or following the inspection as requested by inspector. ( A-2 , Low likelihood / serious harm)”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was 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: 1. 3 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of daily health observation training. 2. Staff could not confirm that they had completed daily health observation training when asked during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were several different chemicals in containers on the floor in the cafeteria where children were in care. 2. Staff confirmed that the lock does not work on the cabinet where chemicals are kept.”
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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff and children’s records were treated confidentially. Evidence: 1. The staff and children’s records were stored in an unlocked plastic storage container in the cafeteria. The center operates in a public school, therefore multiple people are in this space during school days. 2. Staff confirmed that the locks on the cabinets do not work and there is no where at the center to lock the records.”
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8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure the first aid kit all of the minimum requirements. Evidence: 1. There were no tweezers in the first aid kit. 2. Staff confirmed there were no tweezers available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that there was 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. There was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection. 2. Staff confirmed that there was no emergency preparedness plan available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 129 words
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 (enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain one of the two required emergency contacts addresses. 2. The record for child #2 (enrolled 9/7/21) did not contain the last day of attendance, and proof of age and identification. 3. The record for child #3 (enrolled 9/6/21) did not contain one of the two required emergency contacts addresses. 4. 3 of 3 children’s records did not contain documentation of previous or concurrent day care or schools attended by the child. 5. Staff confirmed this information was not available during this inspection. ( A-2 , Low likelihood / serious harm)”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that each staff record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. 1 of 3 staff records reviewed did not contain documentation of emergency contact. 2. 3 of 3 staff records did not contain documentation of qualifications. 3. Staff confirmed that this information was not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the center were posted on the premises. Evidence: 1. The results for the most recent inspection was not posted in the center. 2. Staff confirmed that the most recent inspection results were not posted.”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 2, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 4 years - 12 years.
- Capacity: 75 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 88 child care providers in the City of Portsmouth, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 18.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Children’s Harbor - Olde Towne | 25 |
| Effingham Street Family YMCA | 32 |
| Denise Godfrey | 7 |
| Ms. Letitia Paige | 17 |
| Lisa Brooks | 28 |
| AlphaBEST @ Park View Elementary This child care provider | 18 |
| Zion Baptist Church | 4 |
| Jump’n Jellybeans Daycare and Learning Center | 20 |
| Gentle Touch Learning Center 2 | 20 |
| Monchel Stallins | 9 |
| Tantania Brown | 0 |
| Kenya Vinson-Sawyer | 47 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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