La Petite Academy - Leesburg
6 Cardinal Park Dr. SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 977-4542
Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (571) 596-3660
Inspection Date: June 22, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed with administration, appropriate ways to redirect children.
- Comments:
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An unannounced investigation was conducted today in response to two self-reported incidents regarding supervision of children and programs. Observation of the center's video recording, staff interviews, written staff statements and information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Maria Soto at 571-835-5058 or maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on interview and review of the center?s video recording, a child was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
Evidence:
1. On June 21, 2023, at approximately 10:43am, the center's video recording shows Staff #1 in the multipurpose room with 11 school-age children. At approximately 10:44am Child #1 (5 years old) is observed walking over to Staff #1 and talking briefly with them. Staff #1 stated that the child asked them to help them put a charm on their shoe, to which Staff #1 replied "no". Staff #1 stated that when they replied no to Child #1's request, the child started kicking and scratching Staff #1.
2. At approximately 10:46am, Staff #1 is observed walking over to the classroom's phone to call administration for assistance with the child. Staff #1 stated that when they called the office they said to them: "Please come get Child #1 before I hurt them"
3. Staff #1 stated that after calling administration they went back to the area where Child #1 was, then Child #1 hit Staff #1 in the stomach.
4. At approximately 10:47am, the center's video recording shows Staff #1 holding Child #1 by their arm and walking them towards a door that leads to a hallway. Staff #1 opened the door, Child #1 walked into the hallway, then Staff #1 proceeded to close the door, leaving the child outside the multipurpose room and out of sight and sound supervision.
5. After Staff #1 called administration, Staff #2 was asked to go to the multipurpose room to assist with the situation. When Staff #2 arrived to the multipurpose room, the door to the hallway was closed. Staff #2 found Child #1 in the hallway, out of sight and sound supervision of Staff #1. Based on the time of the phone call to administration, it's estimated that Child #1 was out of sight supervision for 1 to 2 minutes.Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was terminated and is no longer employed. Child #1 is working with the company's inclusive team and other outside services to ensure that child and teachers have proper training and resources to help children who need the additional support.
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.
