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AlphaBEST Education, Inc. - Florence Bowser Elementary

Inspection · 2024-02-22

Date
2024-02-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anita Drewry
(757) 404-5261
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 2/22/2024 from 3:25 pm- 6:00pm.
At the time of entrance, 70 children, ages 4 to 12 years old were in care with 5 staff members present. The sample size consisted of 7 children?s records (as well as additional children's allergy and medication documents) and 7 staff records. Children were observed arriving to the program, having an afternoon snack, working on homework assignments and engaging in table top activities and socialization. Hand washing, table sanitizing, and parent pick up were also observed. Medication administration was observed. However, 12 medications stored on site were reviewed with regard to storage, labeling, written authorizations and required documentation. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that a written care plan is obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the 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 program's food allergy list contained the names of 12 children who were identified as having food allergies.
Child #8 was listed as having a mild egg allergy.
Staff stated that an allergy care plan had not been obtained for child #8 because exposure to the allergen does not require medication.
Each child with an identified food allergy must have an allergy care plan from their physician, regardless of whether medication is the required response to an exposure.
Plan of Correction: Staff will speak with child #8's parent today and require that an allergy care plan, signed by the child's physician, is obtained within 2 weeks.
Children's records will be reviewed to confirm documentation of allergies and cross reference the allergy "list" to ensure that only diagnosed allergies are listed as "allergies" on the list. Other food sensitivities or preferences will be designated as such. Each child with a diagnosed food allergy will obtain a physician signed allergy care plan if there is not one already on file.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services