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La Petite Academy

Inspection · 2023-02-13

Date
2023-02-13
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 9:15am-11:15am. There were a total of 19 children with 6 supervising staff members present. Children were observed during diapering, handwashing, and engaged in group activities. A selection of staff and children records, 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

9
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
Based on record review, a criminal history check was not obtained prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-03/21/2022) contained a criminal history check that was obtained after the first day of employment. The fingerprint results were dated 03/22/2022.
Plan of Correction: Fingerprints will be completed for staff before the first day of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3's record (Date of hire-12/12/2022) did not contain documentation of results for a central registry.
2. Staff #4 confirmed that the results for the central registry for Staff #3 had not returned. There was documentation of a follow up on 01/10/23, but no further follow up was completed after 01/10/23.
Plan of Correction: Administration will follow up today with OBI.
Standard 8VAC20-780-160-A
Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-03/21/2022) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening was dated 02/05/2022.
Plan of Correction: Moving forward, administration will ensure that newly hired staff members have a tb test that is within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. In the Pre-K classroom, there is peeling paint on the restroom door.
Plan of Correction: A work order will be placed to paint the restroom door.
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 prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the Two's classroom, three bottles of disinfecting and sanitizing spray bottles were located at the bottom shelf of a diapering station without a lock.
Plan of Correction: The sanitizing and disinfecting spray bottles were placed in a locked location.
Standard 8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Based o observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
1. In the Toddler classroom, two electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.
2. In the Two's classroom, two electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.
Plan of Correction: Outlet covers will be placed on the electrical outlets.
Standard 8VAC20-780-440-B
Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Evidence:
1. In the Pre-K classroom, cots were not identified for use by a specific child.
Plan of Correction: The cots were labeled during the time of the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-780-500-B
Based on observation, a foot operated disposal system, or another method that prevents the staff's hand or soiled diaper from touching the exterior of the trashcan during disposal was not operational.
Evidence:
1. In the Infant classroom, the foot operated trashcan was broken. The foot pedal was not operational and the lid of the trashcan had to be touched for diaper disposal.
Plan of Correction: A new trashcan will be purchased and placed in the classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-70
Based on record review, staff records were not kept for each staff person.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-02/07/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.
Plan of Correction: Documentation of education will be placed in the staff member's record.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services