VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy #7143
1569 Mill Dam Road
Virginia beach, VA 23454
(757) 481-6078

Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063

Inspection Date: April 20, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/20/22 from 11:35am until 2:15pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 73 children in care with 14 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed eating lunch, engaging in learning activities and resting quietly during nap time. Diapering procedures, restroom and handwashing procedures and lunch service were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, documentation of emergency practice drills, children's injury reports and required center postings 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation was obtained that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 11/16/21) does not contain documentation of an immunization record. 1. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: This was corrected on 4/21/2022. Going forward all files will be complete through a paperwork appointment before any child can start. Management will audit files monthly to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 11/16/21) does not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: This was corrected on 4/21/2022. Going forward all files will be complete through a paperwork appointment before any child can start. Management will audit files monthly to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and that documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 (date of hire: 2/17/22) contains documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 12/17/20, which is more than 30 days prior to the date of hire. 2. The center director confirmed that staff 1's tuberculosis screening was not completed within the required timeframe.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: This was corrected on 4/22/2022. Management will audit files monthly to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom that contained a spray bottle of Sanibet sanitizer and a spray bottle of glass cleaner that were accessible to the children in care. 2. The center director confirmed that there were unlocked cleaning materials in the preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: This was corrected on 4/21/2022. Staff will ensure cabinets with cleaning materials will remained in a locked place that prevents access by children. Management will audit classroom cabinets to ensure they are locked.