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AlphaBEST @ Simonsdale Elementary
4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth VA 23701 · License #1108638 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Nathalie Remy
- Phone
- (252) 260-1342
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 4841 Clifford Street, Portsmouth VA 23701 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Nanette Roberts · (757) 404-2322
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 75 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-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.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-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. 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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
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.
- Violation
8VAC20-790-570-2 · Based on record review and interviews it was determined the vendor did not inform the departments representative s soon as practical, but not more that two business days, of an injury to a child while under the vendors supervision when a referral is made for treatment from a medical professional.
Evidence 1. On 10/19.2023 a child was injured while in care of the center. The child required outside medical care. 2 On 10/24/2023 a licensing inspector directed, and provided the link to complete, the required "Child Requiring Medical Treatment" form on the departments website. 3.The regional manager agreed to complete the form immediately, however the "Child Requiring Outside Medical Treatment" form was not completed.
- Violation
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.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The A recent inspection noted: “Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The A recent inspection noted: “Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 working during the inspection, did not contain documentation of a completed national criminal history record check (finger…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Nov 25, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
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