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

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: Nov. 3, 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

Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 11/3/22 from 8:55am to 12:20pm with the Director and Assistant Director. There were 46 children in care, ranging in age from 11-months to five-years-old, supervised by nine staff. The children were observed finishing breakfast, washing hands, being read stories by staff, singing ?Wheels on the Bus?, doing a finger-painting craft with a teacher, and playing in centers. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed. The Center has 16 staff with current certification in CPR and First Aid, and 18 staff trained in Daily Health Observation Training. Two medications and their authorization forms were reviewed and the center has four staff with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT). The attendance, menu, and emergency drill log were reviewed. The first aid kit, flashlight, and battery-operated radio were observed. The playgrounds and school buses were also observed. The most recent Fire Inspection on file was dated 4/8/22 and the most recent Health Inspection on file was dated 1/14/22. 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 11/9/22. Plans of correction should include steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard, and measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-130-A
Description: Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: The records for Child C, with a start date of 9/19/22 and Child D, with a start date of 5/31/22, did not contain documentation of immunizations.

Plan of Correction: All files will be up to date.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-140-A
Description: Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain a physical examination by a physician for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The records for Child A, with a start date of 2/28/22; Child B, with a start date of 6/1/22; and Child C, with a start date of 9/19/22, did not contain documentation of a physical.

Plan of Correction: All physicals are turned in.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A
Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The records for Staff #4, with a start date of 10/25/22, and Staff #5, with a start date of 3/21/19, did not contain documentation of a negative TB test or screening.

Plan of Correction: New TB tests are due by 11/22/22.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A
Description: Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain all of the required information for each child. Evidence: The record for Child D did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.

Plan of Correction: Proof of age/identity was submitted.

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. Evidence: On 11/3/22, in the two-year-old classroom, the Licensing Inspector observed two disinfectant spray bottles in an unlocked cabinet. The cabinet did not contain a locking mechanism.

Plan of Correction: Train teachers on storing cleaning supplies correctly.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-D
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were stored in areas physically separate from food. Evidence: On 11/3/22, in the two-year-old classroom, the Licensing Inspector observed a ziplock bag full of ?Goldfish crackers? sitting on top of two disinfectant spray bottles in a cabinet.

Plan of Correction: Train teachers on storing cleaning supplies correctly.

Standard #: 8VAC20-780-580-B
Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children met the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: On 11/3/22, the Licensing Inspector observed three of the center?s buses. Bus #1 had an inspection sticker that expired in May 2022.

Plan of Correction: All buses will be submitted for renewals.

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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