La Petite Academy-#7141
1233 Culver Lane
Virginia beach, VA 23454
(757) 426-2718
Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063
Inspection Date: Jan. 31, 2025
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was provided and standards reviewed in the following areas: 8VAC20-780-500. Hand washing and toileting procedures.
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated and completed on 1/31/25 in response to complaints received by the licensing office on 12/19/24 and 12/20/25 relating to allegations of program activities. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and two staff records on-site and digitally. This inspection included document review, a tour of the facility, observations, and interviews. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, a violation that was not reported were found related to behavioral guidance and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 3/13/25. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-380-A Complaint related: No Description: A daily schedule shall be posted and allow for flexibility as children?s needs require.
There was no schedule posted in a two-year-old classroom. Following lunchtime, children were crying to lay down for nap and falling asleep on the floor while Staff #1 cleaned and told children they would need to wait to nap until all diapers were changed.Plan of Correction: Daily schedules have been posted in all classrooms (for the parents and visitors to see) showing the order of activities that happen in the classroom throughout the day.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-A Complaint related: No Description: To promote a child?s emotional well-being, staff shall interact with the child to provide needed comfort and support.
In the two-year-old classroom, a child cried and sobbed off and on for a period of approximately 30 minutes before Staff #1 properly addressed their distress.Plan of Correction: On 1/31/25 management reviewed with two classroom staff VDOE and LCG's expectations regarding how to handle children's emotional well-being as well as promptly addressing a child's needs through verbal or physical attention.
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.
