La Petite Academy #7137
341 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-7619
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-330-B Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
Evidence:
1. The large playground does not have the required minimum safety standards for resilient surfacing as the mulch has dissipated and the soil is exposed.
2. Under the outdoor play equipment with moving parts and climbing apparatuses, the fall zone has no mulch in which the children are landing on soil.
3. Staff #1 confirmed that the mulch has dissipated and there is minimal to no resilient surface throughout the playground.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: 2. Work order was placed for mulch to be added to the playground and in the future, as Center Director I will check for maintenance/landscaping needs on the 1st business day of the month and submit work orders for any issues found.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-I Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone.
Evidence:
1. The main telephone located in the front office does not have the visible emergency phone numbers posted by the phone.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the there is no posting of the emergency and local phone numbers for police, fire, emergency medical services and regional poison control center by the phone.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: 3. Emergency numbers were placed by each phone and in the future as the Center Director, I will ensure the emergency numbers stay posted by each phone.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
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