La Petite Academy, Inc- #7138
715 East Little Back River Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-0471
Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816
Inspection Date: June 6, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 (22VAC40-191)
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed TB test timeframes and documentation in records that provides staff age verification, education and experience.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on June 6, 2022. At the time of entrance there were 47 children and 12 staff members present with children. The sample size consisted of 5 children's records and 5 staff records.The Licensing Inspector observed children playing in stations, outside on the playground and participating in circle time. The inperson inspection began at approximately 9:48AM and ended at approximately12:35PM .
Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.058 Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a carbon monoxide detector was in a building that serves preschool-age children.
Evidence:
During the inspection the person in charge was unable to locate the carbon monoxide detector.Plan of Correction: We are working with our facilities department to ensure compliance, as the school was notified that this was installed. We will ensure that this is either identified or installed on or before 7/30/22. It too is being added to the weekly safety captain checklist.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-540-E Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was one working, battery-operated radio in building .
Evidence:
There was not a battery operated radio available during the inspection. Confirmed by the person in charge.Plan of Correction: The battery operated radio is present in the inner office. Manager on duty this day has been retrained as to the location. All school leaders have reviewed the location of required emergency materials as of 6/14/22.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-560-F Description: Based on observation and staff interview, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated,
Evidence:
The menu posted was not dated. Confirmed by person in charge.Plan of Correction: Prior to posting the weekly menu, management will ensure that it is dated. This was corrected the day of the visit.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the records for staff contained all required documents.
Evidence:
During the inspection the records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have 2 references. Staff #3 was missing one reference.Plan of Correction: These references were done prior to hire, but the CD had placed them in a separate file. The manager present the day of this visit was not aware. Moving forward, all references will immediately be placed in the new employee , as completed to avoid confusion. DM will review for compliance during school visits.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure inside and outside is maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence :
Inside the building entering the classrooms, there was a broken storage container with library books.
In the Preschool classroom, there was one broken plastic container, which was cracked that could snag skin or pinch.
In the School Age room, there was two plastic storage containers broken, which was cracked that could snag skin or pinch.
In the both bathrooms , the bottoms of partions are rusting and a red residue is coming off the partition.Plan of Correction: We removed all the broken storage containers the day of the visit. We are partnering with our facilities department to have the bathroom partitions repaired on or before 7/30/22. Our safety captain will add these items to their weekly checklist to ensure compliance.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-320-B Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the licensse did not enure the bathrooms are equipped with toilet paper within reach of children.
Evidence:
The front bathrooms, there was not toilet paper between the last two toilets.
Staff confirmed the toilet paper was not in reach for children.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-G Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure medicaiton labeled with the child's name , the name of the medication , the dosage amount and the time or times to be given.
Evidence:
Child #2 epipen and benadryl did not have child's name . The epipen did not have the perscription label. Confirmed by staff.Plan of Correction: At no time will staff or manager?s accept medication into care without proper name labels and prescription labels. Management will check the medication box weekly for compliance and DM will review during school visits. This medication was returned to the parent on the day of the visit for correction.
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.
