La Petite Academy
25 Travis Lane
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 720-0004
Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057
Inspection Date: Jan. 18, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was completed with the center on 1/18/2024. The complaint consisted of allegations received by the Northern Licensing Office regarding supervision, inside temperature, and behavioral guidance. Interviews were conducted, documentation was reviewed and observations were made in each classroom. The allegations regarding supervision and inside temperature are determined to be valid. The allegation regarding behavioral guidance was unable to be substantiated due to insufficient corroborating evidence. 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 3/7/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-C Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the temperature in areas occupied by children is maintained no lower than 68?F.
Evidence:
1. In the Preschool area, the wall-mounted thermostat had a reading of 65?F.
2. In the Toddler room, thermometer reading showed a temperature of 65?F.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center did not ensure that the required ratio of one staff to four children was followed for children ages birth to 16 months.
Evidence: On 1/18/2024, at approximately 10:20am, there were six children in the Toddler classroom with one staff. The youngest child in the classroom was 13-months-old.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
