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La Petite Academy, INC- 7144

Inspection · 2024-01-12

Date
2024-01-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tiffany Jones
(757) 403-3045
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxid

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on January 12, 2024 from 10:35am - 1:50 pm. the time of entrance, 50 children were in care with 8 staff members present. The inspection concluded on January 17, 2024. Additional staff was present to assist. The sample size consisted of 6 children records and 6 staff records. The children were observed participation in table activities , transition time , freely playing, lunch time and preparing for lunch.

Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice.

Amended inspection on 2/02/2024.

Violations

6
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-4
REPEAT

Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

Evidence:
Staff #3 hire date 12/18/2023.
Staff #3 lived in Massachussetts in the past 5 years.
Staff #3 did not haven Massachussetts criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.
Plan of Correction: Staff member is no longer employed with the school. Management will ensure that new staff have all required background checks completed prioe to beginning employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-C
Based on observaton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kit.

Evidence: The center did not have the following first aid items:
1- adhesive tape 2- First aid manual 3- tweezers 4- anatiseptic solution or wipe/pads
Plan of Correction: All items have been added to complete the first aid kit. Safety captain will sudit kit monthly.
Standard 8VAC20-780-540-D
Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a battery operated radio in the facility.

Evidence : Staff #1 was not able to locate a battery operated radio in the facility.
Plan of Correction: Radio was obtained. Safety captain will sudit monthly to ensure it remains operable.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-H
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure shelter in place and lockdown drills were documented.

Evidence:
There was no documentation that in 2023 there were 2 shelter in place and 1 lockdown conducted.
Plan of Correction: A schedule of drills has been created and will be implemented through out the year ro ensure that all required drills are conducted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
REPEAT
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required information was in each childrens' record.

Evience:
Child # 3 was missing one emergency contact address.
Plan of Correction: Emergency contact information has been obtained. Management will ensure that all new staff have all required documents prior ro beginning employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff references included results.

Evidence:
REPEAT

Staff #2 and Staff #3 references did not have documentation of results. Confirmed by Staff #1.
Plan of Correction: References have been obtained . Management will ensure that all new staff have all required documents prior to beggining employment.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services