VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy #7137
341 Volvo Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 547-7619

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: April 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance given and licensing standards regarding injury reports were reviewed.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on April 23, 2024, from 12:45pm to approximately 3:15pm. There were 48 children present and 13 staff members. The Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. The Inspector observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed nap, handwashing, diapering, and parent pick up. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violations were discussed with the director at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In each of the classrooms, there were electric cords (phone charger cords and radio cords) that were hanging from the shelf that are in reach of children. This poses as an injury hazard to the children in care. 2. Staff members confirmed that the cords were hanging and in reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff immediately attended to the cords to ensure that they were no longer hanging and in reach of children. Director will remind staff during the next staff meeting to ensure that all cords are securely stored and not in reach of children in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that there be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots. Evidence: 1. In both the 3 and 4 year old classroom and the toddler classroom, the cots were not 12 inches apart from each other. Occupied cots were observed side by side touching each other. 2. Staff and Director confirmed that the cots were not 12 inches apart from each other.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: Staff will ensure that all occupied cots are 12 inches apart from each other during naptime.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was a bottle of children?s acetaminophen on the counter of the 2 year old classroom that was unlocked and accessible to children. 2. Assistant director confirmed that the medication was unlocked and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The assistant director took the medication and immediately locked the medication. Staff will ensure that all medications are locked and inaccessible to children in care.