VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: Nov. 6, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 11/6/2023 from 10:05am through 1:45pm. There were 62 children directly supervised by 13 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 6 staff records, 6 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. The center reported they had no medications on site. Children were observed completing crafts, playing with blocks, playing outside on the playground, reading books, playing in centers, and napping. Infant care including feeding and diapering was also observed. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. 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 5pm on 11/28/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not have the findings of the most recent inspection posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection summary and violation notice was not posted at the center.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain repeat fingerprint-based criminal history record checks or repeat Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry search results every 5 years for all staff. Evidence: Staff #6's (Date of Hire: 5/4/09) most recent fingerprints on file were completed 5/1/18 and the most recent Central Registry results were dated 8/2/17.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center did not obtain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement for all staff by the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 10/3/23) had a Sworn Disclosure Statement on file dated 10/16/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center did not obtain the results of a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Search within 30 days of employment for all staff. Evidence: Staff #5 (Date of Hire: 9/6/22) had Central Registry results on file dated 12/21/22.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation the each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 7/17/23) did not have immunizations on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center did not obtain a physical examination for each child within 30 days after the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 7/17/23), Child #2 (Start Date: 8/21/23), Child #4 (Start Date: 7/27/23), Child #5 (Start Date: 7/14/21) and Child #6 (Start Date: 1/18/22) did not have documentation of a physical examination on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-C
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation at least every two years of a follow-up tuberculosis screening or test for all staff. Evidence: Staff #6's most recent tuberculosis test was completed 5/2/21.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:	SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on observation, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. The allergy list was not posted in the Toddler classroom. 2. The posted allergy list in the 3's and 4's classroom, the 3's classroom, and the Preschool classroom was not dated. 3. Child #3 has a diagnosed food allergy and the information was not documented on the posted allergy list.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Based on record review, the center did not ensure that children's records contain all required information. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain documentation of the center viewing the child's proof of age and identity. Child #6's record was missing 1 of 2 required emergency contact addresses.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas outside the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: On the Toddler and 2's playground, the white paint on the building's wood siding is chipped and peeling in large sections in several areas and is within reach of children playing on the playground.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, not all bathrooms were equipped with required items. Evidence: One of the bathrooms in the 3's and 4's classroom did not have toilet paper.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-450-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that cots used by children during the designated rest period have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: In the 3's and 4's classroom, two children were observed laying on cots during naptime without top or bottom covers. In the Preschool class, one child was observed laying on a cot during naptime with no bottom cover.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-G
Description:	Based on observation, food brought from home was not dated or labeled in a way that it identifies the owner. Evidence: In the 3's and 4's classroom, one lunchbox was not labeled or dated and one lunchbox was not dated. In the Infant classroom, one food container was not dated and two food containers were not labeled or dated.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-570-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that prepared infant formula is dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, 7 infant bottles stored in the refrigerator were not dated and 1 infant bottle stored in the refrigerator was not dated or labeled.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.