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La Petite Academy-Manchester Lakes

Inspection · 2024-01-23

Date
2024-01-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Karen Dickens
(571) 423-6978
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
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 9:30am-12:00pm. There were a total of 75 children with 14 supervising staff members present. Children were observed during bottle feeding, handwashing, circle time, playing with toys, and engaged in group activities. A selection of staff and children records, medications and other documents were reviewed. The physical space, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-C
Based on record review, the center did not obtain a subsequent Tuberculosis(TB) Screening for a staff member.
Evidence:
1. Staff #5's record (Date of hire-11/02/1999) did not contain documentation of a subsequent TB screening. Documentation of the last TB screening was dated 12/30/2021.
Plan of Correction: The staff member will get a TB screening. Management personnel will check employees' files periodically.
Standard 8VAC20-780-240-A
Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90mcalendar days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-10/02/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course.
Plan of Correction: The staff member will complete the Virginia Department of Education Orientation Course. Management staff will make sure training is completed within 30 days of hire.
Standard 8VAC20-780-260-B
Based on documentation review and interview, the center did not obtain annual approval from the health department.
Evidence:
1. The center did obtain annual approval from the health department . Documentation of the last annual approval from the health department was dated 09/22/2022.
2. Staff #6 confirmed that the center did not have an annual health inspection.
Plan of Correction: The center will contact the Health Department to schedule annual health inspection. Center will check periodically for expiration dates.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevent access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Infant 2 classroom, two bottles of sanitizer and one bottle of soap and water were observed on the counter near the diaper changing table.
Plan of Correction: The bottles of sanitizers and soap and water were locked up at the time of the inspection. Staff members will keep spray bottles out of reach of children and locked up when not in use.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Infant 2 classroom, one electrical outlet did not have a protective cover. The electrical outlet was located high on a wall in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: An outlet cover was placed on the electrical outlet at the time of the inspection. Management will walk the center throughout the day to ensure that outlet covers are on.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on documentation review, written parent authorization for diaper creams were not obtained.
Evidence:
1. Child #1's record did not contain documentation of written parent authorization for two containers of diaper cream.
2. Child #6's record did not contain documentation of written parent authorization for a diaper cream.
Plan of Correction: Administration contacted parents to complete parent authorization for the diaper creams. Management will have parents complete paperwork prior to dropping off diaper cream.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services