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La Petite Academy

Inspection · 2025-02-19

Date
2025-02-19
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Morgan Bryson
(540) 270-0057
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. 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.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site focused inspection was initiated and completed on 2/19/2025, as a part of the provisional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:05am and ended at 11:30am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 39 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 6 children?s records and 6 staff records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations 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 2/26/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

7
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-3
Repeat Violation

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment.

Staff #6 was employed for over two months before the center requested a central registry search.
Plan of Correction: -This action has been corrected on 12/27/2024 by auditing all the current staff files of each employee and all central registry search requests have been submitted, received, and updated into the staff file.
-Moving forward, no staff member will begin their first day of employment without submitting all employment documentation and completing any necessary state training requirements. I will ensure this by meeting with all new hires prior to their first day to verify or reverify documentation.
-Staff #6 file has been updated with a current and valid central registry search result.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Repeat Violation

Documentation of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment.

Staff #3, employed for over 2 and a half weeks, does not have documentation of a negative TB screening on file.
Plan of Correction: -This action was corrected on Feb 20, 2025.
-In compliance with licensing regulations, a new processing system by requiring all new hires to submit a central registry search request as part of the new hire process, along with fingerprint, TB requests etc. Moving forward, no staff member will begin their first day of employment without submitting all employment documentation and completing any necessary state training requirements. I will ensure this by meeting with all new hires prior to their first day to verify all required documentation are completed and current.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-D
The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

The monthly evacuation drill was not conducted for the month of December 2024.
Plan of Correction: -I recognize the critical importance of conducting regular safety drills, including fire drills, and meticulously maintaining all associated documentation. As the new center director, I have diligently reviewed all previous safety records to ensure proper record-keeping moving forward. The following outlines my plan for enhancing safety protocols at the center.
-Establish a monthly drill schedule using company tools and resources.
-Set calendar reminders each month for drills to ensure completion.
-Conduct regular reviews of fire drills documentation to ensure compliance and identify any areas for improvement.
-Familiarizing teachers and staff with evacuation procedures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-570-A
Repeat Violation

The center shall ensure protective belts are fastened securely when infants are placed in high chairs.

Two infants were seated in high chairs eating breakfast and they did not have their protective belts fastened.
Plan of Correction: Staff were immediately reminded the importance of securing children in highchairs to prevent falls and injuries. All staff will receive a refresher training on proper highchair safety procedures, including the mandatory use of safety belts. Daily checks of highchair belt functionality will be implemented. Supervisors will conduct spot checks during mealtimes to ensure compliance. Training was conducted 2/20/2025.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Repeat Violation

The center shall ensure staff records contain all required information.

Staff #3's record, employed for over two and a half weeks, did not contain documentation of having completed required orientation training
Plan of Correction: -I will implement the new updated "New Hire Checklist" to include staff orientation documentation and all other required documentation and have made it available for future employees to reference. Moving forward, no staff member will being their first day of employment without submitting all employment documentation and completing any necessary state training requirements. I will ensure this by meeting with all new hires prior to their first day to verify documentation.
-Staff #3 record have been obtained and updated in their staff file.
Standard 8VAC20-780-80-A
Repeat Violation

For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

There were 7 children present in the Infant room but only 6 children signed in on the attendance record.
Plan of Correction: -Staff members understand their role and responsibility in maintaining accurate face to name documentation and accountability associated with it. Staff members were re-trained on Face to Name protocol and signed off they have a clear understanding by Friday, Feb 21, 2025.
-Moving forward, management will check Face to Name sheets daily for accuracy and completion. Management will observe and supervise one transition for each classroom weekly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-90-A
The center shall ensure a written agreement between the parent and center is in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance that includes authorization for emergency medical care, agreement to pick up ill child immediately, and agreement to notify the center if anyone in the household is diagnosed with a communicable disease.

Child #1, Child #4, and Child #5's records did not contain signed authorization for emergency medical care. Child #5's record was missing the signed agreement that the parents agree to notify the center if anyone in the household is diagnosed with a communicable disease.
Plan of Correction: -All current child files have been audited and any missing or expired documents have been requested from the families. Families have been given a deadline to provide documentation or care will be suspended. In the future, new families will be required to meet with the school prior to their first day and bring all required paperwork for review. No child will be allowed to start in care without a complete paperwork packet.
-Child #1, Child #4, Child #5: This matter has been corrected by the director. All requested documents have been obtained and filed into the child's file.