VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy
25 Travis Lane
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 720-0004

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: May 12, 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 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/12/22 from 12:25pm to 3:30pm with the Assistant Director. There were 63 children in care, ranging in age from six-weeks to five-years-old, supervised by 10 staff. The children were observed finishing lunch, preparing for nap, and napping. Three child records and three staff records were reviewed. The Center has staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and staff trained in Daily Health Observation. Five medications and authorization forms were reviewed. The attendance and emergency drill log were reviewed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 4/18/22 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 1/14/22. Lunch served was pizza, mixed vegetables, pears, and milk. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by close of business on 5/23/22. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A-1
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure that staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 4/22/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	TB Test are done and updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure that staff submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: The TB screening on record for Staff #1 was dated 8/16/2019.
Plan of Correction:	TB Test are done and updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contained all required documentation. Evidence: The record for Child D was requested during the inspection. A file was not able to be located for Child D.
Plan of Correction:	All children files are updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	Based on observation, documentation review, and interview with staff, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of children in care as it occurred. Evidence: 1. During the inspection on 5/12/22 there were 19 children observed in the PreK classroom. The written attendance for the class contained documentation of 17 children present. The tablet for the classroom contained documentation of 20 children present. Staff reported that there had been 20 children present but one child had left. 2. During the inspection on 5/12/22 there were 10 children observed in the Preschool classroom. The attendance contained documentation of 11 children present and the staff reported that one child had been moved to the Early Preschool class and the attendance had not been updated.
Plan of Correction:	Face to Name training was done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. In the PreK classroom there was a large, unsecured flatscreen television on top of a tall cabinet with cords and wires hanging down. 2. On the large playground there were wooden railroad ties that created a barricade wall that were deteriorating and posed a scratching or splinter hazard.
Plan of Correction:	TV moved on 5/19/22. Work order placed to correct wooden railroad.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the two-year-old classroom there was a spray bottle labeled ?bleach and water? and a spray bottle labeled ?Envirospray? in a caddy on the counter. 2. There was a spray bottle labeled ?bleach and water? on a food prep table in the school age classroom. This classroom was open to and directly next to the Preschool class where three- and four-year-olds were present who had access to the spray bottle.
Plan of Correction:	All bottles are secured and locked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained in the fall zone of play equipment. Evidence: On the large playground the play equipment had climbing areas on both sides that required at least six inches of mulch in the fall zones. On both sides of the play equipment the mulch had been broken down so that there was mostly dirt with less than two inches of intact mulch remaining.
Plan of Correction:	Mulch has been ordered.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-C
Description:	Based on observation, record review, and interview, the center did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-child ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group applied to the entire group. Evidence: On 5/12/22 at approximately 12:30pm in the Toddler classroom there were five children and one staff member present. The youngest child in the classroom was 14-months-old and required a ratio of 1 staff to four children.
Plan of Correction:	Children are put in correct classrooms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-420-E-1
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that the posted daily record for infants who cannot turn over by themselves contained documentation of the amount of time spent on their stomachs. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector requested documentation of tummy time for infants who cannot turn over and infant room staff reported that they do not document tummy time.
Plan of Correction:	Started tummy time chart.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-450-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period had linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: 1. In the two-year-old classroom a child was observed to be on a cot without a bottom sheet. 2. In the PreK classroom a child was observed to be on a cot without a top or bottom cover.
Plan of Correction:	Extra sheet and blankets were ordered.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed of in a covered, leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that was foot operated. Evidence: The trash cans in the two-year-old classroom bathroom and the bathroom between the PreK and Early Preschool classes contained disposable diapers and ?pull-ups? and were not covered.
Plan of Correction:	Bought new trashcans.