VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy, INC- 7144
3190 Lake Powell Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-1938

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: April 16, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the door paint peeling and bathroom rust on the dividers.

Comments:

Licensing inspector arrived at 11:20am and departed at 2:15pm to conduct a licensing inspection and a Subsidy Health and Safety inspection. At the time of the tour there was 68 children in care with 12 staff. Additional staff was present to assist. Children were observed eating lunch, story time, preparing for nap and outside play. The sample size was six staff records and seven children records.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on 5 of 7 children's records reviewed, the licensee is not ensure each child enrolled has a record which contained all required information. Evidence: On April 16, 2019, the following information was missing in the children records: Child #1 was missing one of the parents work phone numbers. Child #2 was missing one of the parents work phone numbers. Child #3 was missing two emergency contact complete address including city, state and zip code. Child #4 was missing both parents's employers name and phone number. Child #7 was missing one parents work phone number and one parent's home information.
Plan of Correction:	60-A: All parents were notified the day of the visit to please provide us with the missing documentation within 2 business days. New management is aware that all children must have a paperwork appointment to complete ALL required information prior to starting their enrollment with us. DM will review for compliance quarterly.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on observation , the licensee did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection conducted on April 16, 2019, the following was observed outside on the playground, the gray paint is peeling on the building and two red cars children ride on have broken wheels with sharp plastic edges.
Plan of Correction:	270-A: We are working in conjuction with our facilities department to ensure that the painting issue is resolved on or before 5/30/19. All broken toys were removed from the playground the day of the visit. Our new Safety Captain will observe for these criterion daily effective 4/25/19.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on 1 of 6 records reviewed and staff interviewws the licensee did not ensure each staff has central registry findings with in 30 days of employement. Evidence: On April 16, 2019, staff #2 ( hire date 1/22/2019) did not have central registry results with in 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	60-C-2: Center Management has been trained on how to effectively manage and document background checks that go past 30 days, effective 4/19/19. Moving forward management will document all follow ups for missing results after 30 days.