VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy #7140
1921 South Independence Boulevard
Virginia beach, VA 23456
(757) 471-6104

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: April 6, 2022

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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Technical Assistance:

The recording providing training and information on the new CDC standards effective 10/13/2021 can be found on the Child Care VA website.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/06/2022 from 10:50 am - 1:46 pm. At the time of entrance there were 50 children in care with 9 staff supervising. The children in care ranged in age from infant - five years. Children were observed during circle time, outdoor play, lunch and nap. Records were reviewed for three children and four staff. Violations were observed in the areas of administration, physical plant, special care provisions and emergencies and special services. These violations are listed on the violation notice and were reviewed with administrative staff at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that children's records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked an address for the two designated emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	This was corrected on 4/8/2022. All children prior to start are required to have a paperwork appointment to ensure there is a complete file signed off by 2 members of management. Management will audit all files in next 30 days. All files will have 72 hours to come into compliance if anything is missing in order to continue care. Management will have periodic inspection to ensure compliance. DM will inspect virtually and in person to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. An area of missing cement, measuring approximately 14 inches, was observed on the basketball court. This is a trip hazard. 2. The cloth shade panels were loose and coming apart from the shade structure on the preschool outdoor play area.
Plan of Correction:	Work will be completed by 5/8/2022. Safety captain as well as school staff will do daily inspections and report deficiencies to management within 24 hours. Management and DM will monitor to ensure environment is maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on medication review, the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. Evidence: 1. Two medications, for child 2, with an authorization that expired on 12/11/2021 were observed stored in the center medication box. 2. Two medications for child 3, with an authorization that expired on 12/03/2021 and 10/13/2021, were observed stored in the center medication box.
Plan of Correction:	Expired meds disposed on 4/7/2022. Family are required to provide updated forms and medicines in order to be in attendance. Management will inspect monthly to ensure all medications are in compliance. DM will inspect both virtual and in person to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. The emergency log for the facility indicated that fire drills had not been conducted in August, October, November and December of 2021. a. Administrative staff stated that a fire drill had been conducted in December of 2021 however, she was unsure if fire drills had been conducted in August, October and November of 2021. 2. The emergency log for the facility indicated that no fire drills had been implemented in January, February or March of 2022. a. Administrative staff verified that no fire drills had been conducted in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Completed fire drill on 4/8/2022. Safety captain has a calendar each month outlining schedule of drills and will be completing them as required. Management will ensure compliance as well as DM by monthly inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-N
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that food shall be stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Evidence: 1. Two bottles of prepared infant formula were observed heating up inside of water coolers placed inside of the sink attached to the diaper changing table. a. Both staff working in the infant room stated it was the usual practice to heat infant bottles up in water coolers that were placed inside of the diaper changing table sink.
Plan of Correction:	Staff was retrained on 4/7/2022. Health inspector completed visit verifying our correct processes on 4/7/2022. Management will ensure compliance through periodic inspection. DM will also periodically inspect on in person and virtual visits.