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Little Learners Academy LLC

Inspection · 2023-01-13

Date
2023-01-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tameika King
(804) 629-7486
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced Renewal Inspection took place on 01/13/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:35 a.m. and 1:05 p.m. There were 4 classrooms observed with a total of 32 children with 6 staff within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating lunch and other organized activities. A complete inspection of the physical plant, playground, children and staff records, fire drill log, medication and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during the inspection.

Violations

9
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-E
Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 14 months) most recent immunization record was dated 01/13/2022.
Plan of Correction: We contacted the parents yesterday requesting the record.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence: A spray bottle containing floor cleaner, a spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution, a spray disinfectant and an air freshener were on a shelf in the Pre-K bathroom, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: We will remove them now.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-G
Based on observation and staff interview, not all substitute containers, for hazardous substances not stored in the original container, clearly indicated their contents.

Evidence:
1. A spray bottle on a shelf in the Pre-K bathroom was not labeled with its contents.

2. Staff #5 stated that the bottle contained a floor cleaner.
Plan of Correction: We will label it now.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-G
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not meet the proof of child identity and age requirements.

Evidence: The center did not verify proof of identity for Child # 3 (start date:01/04/2023) within seven days of enrollment.
Plan of Correction: We will remind the parents to bring it in.
Standard 8VAC20-780-40-M
Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children?s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.

Evidence:
1. Staff# 3 and Staff# 4 stated that Child #1 has an egg allergy.

2.The allergy lists posted in the Infant, Preschool and Pre-K classroom did not list Child #1?s allergy.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during inspection
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-A
Based on observation, over-the-counter skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product.

Evidence: Under the changing table in the Preschool classroom, a healing ointment belonging to Child #5 expired September 2022.
Plan of Correction: We will get rid of it.
Standard 8VAC20-780-520-C
Based on observation, not all diaper ointments or crems were labeled with the child?s name.

Evidence: A diaper cream belonging to Child #6 was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction: We will label it.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-B
Based on record review, the center?s written emergency preparedness plan did not contain all procedural components.

Evidence: The center?s written emergency preparedness plan did not contain procedural components for a lockdown.
Plan of Correction: We will work with the sheriff's office to develop lockdown procedures.
Standard 8VAC20-780-550-F
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually.

Evidence: Staff #3 stated that the center has not practiced lockdown procedures.
Plan of Correction: We will do a lockdown drill.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services