VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes
6175 Charles Arrington Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 971-2994

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: June 11, 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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Discussed postings.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 7:53 am-12:00pm. There were 82 children (infants-5yrs.) supervised by 17 direct care staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 8 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing educational computer games, building with Legos and blocks, playing with puzzles and in the home living area, and eating morning snack. Snack served was cereal, yogurt, and milk. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an abundance of books, toys, and materials, which were found to be developmentally appropriate for the children in care at the time of inspection. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Anansa Archer-Hicks at (703) 268-3295 or anansa.archer-hicks@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-I
Description:	Based on a review of injury reports, the center did not develop written procedures for injury prevention. Evidence: There was no documentation of injury prevention procedures.
Plan of Correction:	We will review the current injury reports and develop a prevention plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, 6 of 8 children's records did not contain documentation of all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2's (start date: 6/25/2018) record did not contain documentation of either parents' work telephone number. 2. Child #4's (start date: 8/27/2018) record did not contain documentation of a complete address for the first emergency contact person. 3. Child #5's (start date: 7/3/2017) record did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 22 VAC 40-185-420 E 3. The most recent documentation of parent acknowledgement for review of emergency contact information was dated 6/12/2017. 4. Child #6's (start date: 3/18/2019) record did not contain documentation of mom's work telephone number. 5. Child #7's (start date: 10/2/2017) record did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record as required by 22 VAC 40-185-420 E 3. The most recent documentation of parent acknowledgement for review of emergency contact information was dated 9/26/2017. 6. Child #8's (start date: 7/3/2017) record did not contain documentation of work telephone numbers for either parent, and a complete address for the second emergency contact person.
Plan of Correction:	We will e-mail parents today to get missing information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Description:	Based on center observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the children's bathroom connecting the Prekindergarten (children ages 4-5 years) and Senior Two's (children ages 2-3 years) classrooms, there were broken and deteriorating floor tile around the toilet. 2. In the Senior Two's classroom, there was an area of broken floor tile by the children's sink.
Plan of Correction:	The flooring will be completed within the next few weeks.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on classroom observation, 1 of 7 classrooms did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the Toddler (children ages 15-24 months) classroom, there was an unlocked storage cabinet containing wall paint and painting tools with sharp edges.
Plan of Correction:	We will move the supplies to another room with a lock.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-350-E-4
Description:	Based on classroom observation, the center did not maintain a ratio for one staff member for every 10 children for children from three years to the age of eligibility to attend public school. Evidence: From approximately 8:16am to 8:26am, there were twenty-two children in the Preschool classroom (children ages 3 to 4 years old) with 2 staff members.
Plan of Correction:	We will remind staff to arrive on time.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-500-A
Description:	Based on classroom observations, 2 classrooms did not ensure that children's hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 1 classroom, Staff E did not ensure that Child #9's hands were washed with soap and running water after changing the child's diaper. 2. In the Infant 2 classroom, Staff F did not ensure that Child #10's hands were washed with soap and running water after changing the child's diaper.
Plan of Correction:	We will retrain staff on diapering procedures.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-A
Description:	Based on a review of medications, 1 of 7 medications did not have documentation of written authorization from the parent. Evidence: Child #1's (start date: 9/21/2018) Motrin did not have a corresponding medication authorization form.
Plan of Correction:	We will send the medication home.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-C
Description:	Based on a review of medications, 1 of 7 medications did not adhere to methods to prevent use of outdated medication. Evidence: Child #2's (start date: 6/25/2018) Children's Allergy Relief expired 4/11/2019.
Plan of Correction:	An email was sent to the parents today, and we will give them a new authorization form today.