VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy - Sterling
211 Edds Lane
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 450-5369

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Sept. 26, 2023

Complaint Related: 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 (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/26/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:50 am and 1:15 pm. There were 30 children present, with 6 staff supervising. At the time of entrance, children were at their designated rest period. Staff was observed helping children transition to nap time, supervising the children during their rest time and feeding and caring for infants. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. 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. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use staff names. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a completed Sworn Statement prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1) The Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #1 (start date 09/05/2023) was dated 09/20/2023. 2) The Sworn Statement in the record for Staff #2 (start date 08/31/2023) was dated 09/20/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Sworn Statements were corrected and signed 09/26/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure that each child have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 (start date 05/2022) did not contain the results of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	Child was disenrolled on 09/28/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) screening for each employee met all requirements. Evidence: 1) The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The Tb screening form in Staff #1's record (start date 09/05/2023) was dated 06/17/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Tb test will be done 10/02/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the following: the name and phone number of child's physician, the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached, and the first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Child was disenrolled on 09/28/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The following was observed in the center's playground areas: 1) The sidewalk around the building that is used for children to access the playground areas is uneven and pose a tripping hazard. 2) The wood of the mulch barriers is visibly deteriorated, exposing splintered and cracked wood. 3) The wood fence along the perimeter of the playground and in between areas, show some holes in the wood that must be covered to prevent children's fingers to get trapped. 4) The chain stair of one play equipment was missing one bolt and was not in operable condition. 5) The emergency egress pathway from the infant classroom present uneven areas in the sidewalk and the threshold of the door. The wheels of the cribs get stuck on these areas presenting a hurdle and delaying the evacuation of infants in case of an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	Work orders placed on 10/02/2023 for 1-5.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) Cleaning materials were observed in an unlocked cabinet located at floor level in the adult bathroom. The door to the adult bathroom was unlocked, making it accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	It was corrected during inspection. The director locked the cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-3
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Evidence: 1) The most recent review of the information documented in the record for Child #1 was dated 05/04/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Child was disenrolled on 09/28/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-E
Description:	Based on the review of emergency supplies and interview, it was determined that one working, battery-operated radio was not available in the building. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a working, battery-operated radio was not available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Radio was ordered on 09/26/2023 and was delivered on 09/28/2023.