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La Petite Academy #7137
341 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-7619

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

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

Comments:
A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/6/22 from 10:20am until 12:30pm. At the time of the inspection, there were 49 children in care with 10 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed engaging in morning learning activities, playing on the playground and eating lunch. Infant feeding and restroom and handwashing procedures were also observed. First aid and emergency supplies, transportation, 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. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the assistant director during the exit interview.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health was obtained before the child can attend the center.

Evidence:
1. The record for child 1 (date of enrollment: 4/6/21) does not contain documentation of immunizations.
2. The center director confirmed that the record for child 1 is lacking documentation of immunizations.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Effective today, management will NOT accept a child into care, until a paperwork appointment has been done with all required enrollment documentation provided. DM will review at all school visits.

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: 4/6/21) 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: Effective today, management will NOT accept a child into care, until a paperwork appointment has been done with all required enrollment documentation provided. DM will review at all school visits.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-A
Description: Based on a review of the most recent fire inspection and interview, the center did not ensure that the annual fire inspection from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction is provided.

Evidence:
1. Documentation of the most recent fire inspection is dated 2/1/21.
2. The center director confirmed that the most recent fire inspection is expired.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Center leadership has requested a visit from the Fire Marshall as soon as possible. Moving forward, this event will be calendared in Outlook to ensure it occurs timely. DM will request that school has a scheduled visit the month prior to expiration.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A
Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.

Evidence:
1. There is chipped and peeling paint along the baseboards of the center on the toddler playground.
2. There is chipped and peeling paint on the metal post of the funnel ball hoop and on the freestanding crawl tunnel on the school-age playground.
3. The center director confirmed that the items listed above are not currently in a safe and operable condition.

Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: In conjunction with our facilities department we have requested that this work be completed within 30 days. The safety captain will note any issues regarding chipping paint during her inspections and school leadership will enter any work order for any chipping paint concerns.

Disclaimer:

A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.

The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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