La Petite Academy #7139
3903 Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 483-4325
Current Inspector: Trisha Brown (757) 404-2601
Inspection Date: May 7, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- 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.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
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 monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on May 7, 2024. There were 36 children in care with eight staff. The children ranged in age from six months to eight years old. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and four staff records. Children were observed in teacher and self-directed activities including play activities inside and outside, snack, restroom routines and transitions. Required postings, emergency items, medication and emergency evacuation drills were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance
with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit meeting.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition.
Evidence:
The water fountain on the playground has areas of rust and peeling paint within reach of children.Plan of Correction: Water fountains (2) were removed from the playgrounds ? 6/8/24
Children will continue to be offered water from coolers and pitchers; using cups & water bottles.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place.
Evidence:
1 - In the four year old room there was bleach stored in the unlocked teacher cabinet.
2 - In the toddler room there was 1 spray bottle of bleach solution in the unlocked cabinet .
a. Additionally, there was one spray bottle of bleach water solution sitting on a counter top, an unlocked location.Plan of Correction: All staff have been retrained on Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures. - 5/9/24
Management will conduct daily checks to monitor hazardous substances as well as locks on cabinets.
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-6 Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child are forbidden.
Evidence:
1 - Staff #1 was heard using a raised voice while speaking to a child in care saying "That is not nice, You don't hit, No more books, Sit Down.
2 - The child began to cry and sat down.Plan of Correction: All staff have been retrained on Positive Guidance and Redirection Policy - 5/9/24
Staff #1 received coaching and one on one retraining on Positive Guidance and Redirection Policy -5/8/24
Management will continue to monitor teacher and child interactions daily.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface is used only for diapering or cleaning children.
Evidence:
Staff repeatedly used the diaper changing table as a storage space during the inspection. The following items were placed on the diaper surface: an electronic tablet, spray bottles and a clip board.Plan of Correction: All staff have been retrained on Diaper Changing Procedures. - 5/9/24 Management will ensure proper use of diaper changing tables through visual inspection throughout the day, and by monitoring diaper changes.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-570-A Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely.
Evidence:
1 - Child #1 was observed sitting in a high chair eating without the safety belt engaged.Plan of Correction: ? All staff have been retrained on Infant Feeding Procedure. - 5/9/24
Management will monitor safety belt use by conducting unannounced meal time checks.
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.
