La Petite Academy - Dumfries
17040 Richmond Highway
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-5678
Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244
Inspection Date: Nov. 28, 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 (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on standards:
1) 70 Staff records ? documentation of two references
2) 240A ? the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment
3) 260-B ? annual approval from the health department; recommend contacting them 2 months in advance to schedule
4) 270A ? Areas and equipment inside and outside are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions include rust and peeling paint. Toilet paper and paper towel holders shall be operable.
5) 320B4 ? restroom areas shall be equipped with toilet paper and disposable towels within reach of children.
6) 500B3 ? A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing
7) 500B7 ? The diapering surface shall be used only for diapering
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm with the center director. There were 49 children, ranging from ten months to five years of age, present with 10 staff supervising. Children were observed playing with age-appropriate toys, participating in circle time activities, outside playing on the playground, and washing hands and preparing for lunch time. Lunch served today: chicken nuggets, broccoli, peaches and milk. Five child records and five staff records were reviewed, along with the emergency drill log, written daily attendance, written allergy list, two medications and authorization forms, and the annual fire and health inspections.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Monday, 12/19/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that out of state background checks were not completed as required. Evidence: The records for staff #2, (date of hire: 8/29/2022) and staff #4 (date of hire: 7/18/2022) who indicated they lived out of state in the past five years, did not contain documentation that an Out of State Child Abuse and Neglect Search was requested by the end of the 30th day of employment with follow up conducted 45 days after the initial request to search. The record for staff #4 (date of hire: 7/18/2022) had an Out of State Criminal History Name Check (dated: 7/21/2022) that was not conducted prior to employment. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-L Description: 8VAC20-780-40L; risk: A1
Based on staff interview, the facility failed to inform all staff who work with children of children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. Evidence: when asked, not all staff could state which children in the group had allergies, sensitivities and/or dietary restrictions.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on review of documentation, and an interview with staff, the facility failed to maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: The list posted in the infant, toddler and two's classrooms was dated: 9/19/2022 and not current per staff interview. There were two children with food sensitivities/preferences that were not listed, and at least one child listed who no longer attends. Per staff, the list is posted in the classrooms and is not kept in each area where children are in care such as the playground. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: Based on review of five children's records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #5, with a diagnosed food allergy, did not contain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, it was determined that not all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a cannister of disinfecting wipes sitting on the back of the toilet in the two's classroom. There was a bottle of sanitizing solution in an unlocked cabinet in the early preschool and preK-2 room, there were three cans of deodorizer in an unlocked cabinet in the school age classroom that stated, "keep out of reach of children" and "flammable" and there were multiple bottles of sanitizing solution in an unlocked cabinet in the preschool classroom. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, and an interview, the facility failed to ensure that diapers (and wipes) are disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system. Evidence: diapers were observed in a trash can in the two's bathroom that was not covered, therefore not leakproof. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on observation, and review of documentation, the facility failed to follow their own medication procedures as required. Evidence: 1) there were two emergency medications on site, and no authorization forms accompanying the medication that were signed by the parent and physician. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
