VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy - Leesburg
6 Cardinal Park Dr. SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 977-4542

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: Feb. 17, 2023

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

Technical Assistance:

Licensing Inspector had conversations with center management regarding the following topics: -Appropriate storage of cleaning materials. -Medication administration forms -Outlet covers

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:15am-12:50pm. There were 36 children (infants-4yrs.) directly supervised by 8 staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, napping, and eating lunch. Today's lunch consisted of Whole grain pizza, zucchini, pineapple and milk. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an abundant supply of materials for the children. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as DHO training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Soto at maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov or (571) 835-5058.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint based background checks for each staff member prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (DOH: 02/13/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #3's record (DOH: 2/8/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 3. Staff #5's record (DOH: 2/9/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background checks result required prior to the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Fingerprint background checks were completed and returned to center on 2/18/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, Tuberculosis(TB) screening requirements were not met. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's (DOH: 2/23/2023) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. Staff #4's (DOH: 11/29/2022) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3. Staff #1's (DOH: 2/6/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 11/18/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 4. Staff #4's (DOH: 2/8/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 8/14/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Management retrained themselves on the new standards that have been put in place by DOE as the standards have recently changed. A doctor was brough onsite to assist teachers with the financial burden of a TB test/screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	Based on review of documentation, the written list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not current. Evidence: Child #6's physical exam documents listed a food allergy. Child #6 was not listed on the allergy list.
Plan of Correction:	Child enrolled shortly before inspection. Allergy lists are digital on a child's first day. The hard copy has been updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review and interview, a written care plan was not obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: Child #6 and Child #8, both have diagnosed food allergies, center management confirmed that allergy action plans had not been obtained for these children.
Plan of Correction:	Parents have been provided another allergy packet to be completed within 7 business days.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on review of medication and interview, the program did not return medication to the parents within 14 days of the authorization expiration date. Evidence: 1.Child #7's medication authorization was signed by the parent only on 12/9/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 2.Child #9's parents authorized for medication to be administered between 12/14/2022 through 12/16/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 3.Program management confirmed that the medication did not get returned to the children's parents.
Plan of Correction:	Medications were returned to families the day of inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with a name and today's date. Evidence: 1.Child #10 had one bottle with no date and two bottles with the incorrect date. 2.Child #11 had two bottles with no date. 3.Child #12 had two bottles with no date. 4.Child #13 had two bottles with the incorrect date.
Plan of Correction:	A parent memo has been sent out reminding families to label and date bottles daily. Teachers have also been retrained on double check at time of drop off.