VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy, Inc- #7138
715 East Little Back River Road
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-0471

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: Jan. 23, 2024

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Technical Assistance:

Discussed menu including 2 components for snack, two different schedules in the classroom, outdoor play areas resilent surfacing, diapering area (clothing), step stools or platform for children not able to reach the sink in toddler room and 2 year old classroom supervison and future gate.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal monitoring inspection was conducted on Janaury 23, 2024 from aproximately 9:36 am- 12:40pm. The inspection concluded on Janaury 24, 2024. There were 58 children and 10 staff present during the inspection. Children were observed participating in table activities, circle time, preparing to participate in a contract program, bathroom breaks, tummy time and freely playing. Six staff records and six children's records, one medication record and three injury reports were reviewed . Licensing Inspector reviewed indoor and outdoor areas, supervision, activities, equipment,medication procedures, emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drill documentation, emergency procedures and required posting. Vehicles were not inspected. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1-In the building, there was moveable dust , in the preschool room on the vent and pole , in the 2 year room on the window frame, and on the vent in the school age room. 2-In the preschool, the closets door with green kick plate is cracked causing sharp edges and and pinching points. 3- In the 2 year old bathroom, the outside part of the door, has a red kick plate corner that is detached from the door which causes a unsafe condution entaglement , pinch points and snag skin. 4- Outside on the toddler playground, there was two stakes that holds equipment down protruding could cause entanglement and tripping hazard. 5- A cieling title is buckleing between classrooms with wires exposed. 6- In the school age room, there was peeling paint on the door to go outside.
Plan of Correction:	Dust was cleared day of inspection . School staff will complete cleaning checklists daily to ensure proper cleaning of classroom areas. Work orders for all repairs were plcae on 1/23/2024 and should be completed by 2/25/2024. School staff will inspect classrooms daily upon opening snd through out the day and report any concerns or needed repairs to school management.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Description:	Based on staff interview and attendance documentation , the licensee did not ensure the ratio in the 3 year olds up to schoolage ratio is 1 staff to 10 children. Evidence: 1- Licensees observed at approximatley 9:40am 1 staff with 11 children in the Preschool classroom during the tour. 2- The face to name attendace record confirmed there was 1 staff to 11 children 9:37am - 9:43am. 3- The ratio for children 3 year old up to school age the ratio is 1 staff to 10 children.
Plan of Correction:	Proper transition procedures have been reviewed will all staff. A member of management will assist with child transitions to and from other classrooms to ensure ratio compliance at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure evacuation drills were conducted monthly. Evidence: The center confirmed there was not a evacuation drilled conducted in the December.
Plan of Correction:	A calendar of drills has been created ans school management will follow to ensure that all drills occur with in the required time frame.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-P
Description:	Based on record review the licensee did not ensure all serious and minor injury written documentation contained all required information. Evidence: Child #8's written record for injury from December 14, 2023 did not containt type of first aid administered/treatment provided. Child #8's written record for injury from December 8, 2023 did not contain how parent was notified.
Plan of Correction:	Incident/accident reporting has been reviewed with all staff . Management will ensure that all areas of incident report are complete prior to signing and notifying parent.