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La Petite Academy - Old Hundred

Inspection · 2021-05-18

Date
2021-05-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lynn Powers
(804) 840-8260
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

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.

A monitoring inspection was initiated on May 18, 2021 and concluded on May 20, 2021. A self-reported incident was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of staffing and supervision. The Director was contacted by telephone to conduct the investigation. The inspector emailed the provider a list of documentation required to complete the investigation.

The evidence gathered during the investigation supported the allegation of non-compliance with standards or law and violations were issued.

If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, Heather Dapper, at (804) 662-7014.

Violations

3
Standard 22VAC40-185-340-A
Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection.

Evidence:
1. Child #1 was left alone in a classroom for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not know that the child was left alone in the classroom. Administrator #2 received a phone call from a parent who was watching the classroom camera and reported that child #1 was alone in the classroom.
Plan of Correction: Training of staff. Staff involved in incident placed on admin leave upon investigation have had their employment terminated.
Standard 22VAC40-185-340-F
Based on interviews, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age shall be within sight and sound supervision of staff.

Evidence:
1. On 05/17/2021, the toddler class transitioned from their classroom to the playground. Staff #1 and staff #2 took the children to the playground. Child #1 was left alone in the toddler classroom during this transition.
Plan of Correction: Team as a whole trained on the process for success.
Standard 22VAC40-185-40-E
Based on a review of policies and procedures and interviews, the center did not ensure that the operational responsibilities of the licensee included, but were not limited to, ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities were maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Evidence:
1. Administrator #1 reported that ?Staff did not follow the written policy of transitions by the company and left a 17 month old child alone in a classroom?.
2. The center?s employee handbook was not followed when staff #1 and staff #2 left a child alone in the classroom. The center?s employee handbook states ?Appropriate employee conduct includes?, creating a warm, nurturing, and safe environment for the children in care?.
Plan of Correction: Training of staff. Staff involved in incident placed on admin leave upon investigation have had their employment terminated.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services