La Petite Academy-Clara Barton
10996 Clara Barton Drive
Fairfax station, VA 22039
(703) 503-5705
Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392
Inspection Date: Jan. 9, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A complaint was received in the licensing office on 12/22/2023 regarding the kitchen's cleanliness and food storage. On 1/9/2024 an on-site investigation was conducted. Interviews were conducted and observations were made. At the time of this investigation, the preponderance of evidence supports the allegation and the complaint is deemed valid. Violations were cited and can be found on the Violation Notice. Should you have any questions, please email me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov with any questions or clarifications needed.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02.
1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/8/2024) did not have fingerprints results on file at the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: The employee has gone to get fingerprints but is awaiting the results. We will have within the required 10 days.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No Description: Based on a review of the center's own policies, the licensee did not ensure that the center's own policies and procedures were followed.
Evidence:
1. In the kitchen, an opened bag of oats was observed on a shelf. The bag was not labeled.
2. The Learning Care Group's "Food Safety Procedure" policy states that "Dry food items that come packaged in an unmarked bag inside of a box (bulk crackers, lentils, etc.) must be
stored in the original bag from the box, dated with the date it was received (m/d/y format) & stored inside an air tight food safe container. These items must be used within 3 months."Plan of Correction: We will ensure food is stored and labeled properly.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and staff interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Upon inspection of the kitchen, it was observed that there were food remnants and crackers on the kitchen floor.
2. Inside the refrigerator in the kitchen, there were liquid spills on the refrigerator shelves.
3. The kitchen did not appear to be clean during the time of the inspection.Plan of Correction: We have a new cook who is working on cleaning up the kitchen.
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.
