La Petite Academy #7137
341 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-7619
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: Aug. 18, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was conducted on August 18, 2023, from 11:00am to 2:15pm in response to a complaint that was received by the department on July 31, 2023, regarding allegations in the care and protection of the children at the center. Staff were interviewed, documentation and records were reviewed, classroom observations were completed, and a tour of the facility was conducted. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and the complaint is determined to be Valid. A violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violation was reviewed and discussed with the site Director at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
Evidence:
1. On July 28, 2023, Child #1 was instructed by Staff #2 to clean up feces off the daycare floor.
2. District Manager, Staff #3, confirmed watching the video footage from the morning of July 28, 2023, in which Child #1 was observed to clean up feces off the daycare floor.
3. Staff #2 has been terminated as Assistant Director as it is noted that they were observed being unprofessional and inappropriate by allowing a child to clean up another child?s feces.
4. Staff #4 confirmed seeing the feces on the floor and that Staff #2 confirmed to them that they had Child #1 clean up feces off the floor.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: As a result of this incident, Staff #2 was terminated.The center will ensure to re-train all staff regarding the care, protection, and guidance of children at the center.
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.
