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La Petite Academy - Dumfries

Inspection · 2022-11-28

Date
2022-11-28
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 Programs.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced inspection was conducted to investigate a self-reported incident regarding a forbidden action. The onsite inspection was conducted November 28, 2022 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Based on evidence obtained through multiple interviews and a review of documentation, the self-reported incident was substantiated. A violation notice was issued as a result of this inspection. An exit interview was conducted on 12/8/2022. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-410-1
Based on multiple interviews, it was determined that staff used a forbidden action - striking a child. Evidence: on 10/19/2022 at approximately 8:30 am, child #1 (age 3) was throwing a tantrum, kicking and throwing items. Staff #1 pulled child #1 into the bathroom, and smacked their hand, causing child #1 to start crying. Staff #2 and staff #3 stated that they heard and saw the smack occur. Staff #1 admitted that they "tapped" the child?s hand.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.