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La Petite Academy #7139

Inspection · 2024-05-07

Date
2024-05-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Trisha Brown
(757) 404-2601
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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
8VAC20-780 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

Inspector Notes

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

5
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
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
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
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
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
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.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services