AlphaBEST at John Jenkins Elementary

Based on documentation review, the center did not obtain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergy and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction, for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.

“Evidence: Child #6 has a diagnosed food allergy but did not have a written allergy care plan signed by a physician on file.”

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

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

“Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 3/24/2023) had two reference checks on file that were completed 5/2/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on record review, 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: Child #2 (First Day of Attendance: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations on file at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each enrolled child within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #2 (First Day of Attendance: 8/22/22) and Child #3 (First Day of Attendance: 8/22/22) both did not have documentation of a physical on site at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Based on record review, the center did not maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills.

“Evidence: There was no evidence of the November 2022 emergency evacuation drill on site at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-G.

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 #1 (Date of Hire: 9/21/2021) had a tuberculosis test that was completed 11/19/2021.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-540-A.

Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain an out of state sex offender name search or out of state criminal history background check prior to employment for all staff who have lived outside the state of Virginia within the last 5 years.

“Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire: 9/21/2021) has lived in the state of South Carolina within the last 5 years. The South Carolina sex offender name search and the South Carolina criminal history background check for Staff #1 were both completed on 11/18/2021.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.