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La Petite Academy, Inc- #7138

Inspection · 2023-07-26

Date
2023-07-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tiffany Jones
(757) 403-3045
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.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Inspector Notes

An unannounced Renewal monitoring inspection was conducted on July 26, 2023 from aproximately 10:50am-`1:21 pm. There were 62 children and 8 staff present during the inspection. Children were observed eating lunch, transitoning to nap and napping and diapering. Five staff records and five children's records, two medications records and injury reports were reviewed . Licensing Inspector reviewed indoor and outdoor areas, supervision, activities, equipment,medication procedures, emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drill documentation, emergency procedures and required posting.

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.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-780-130-A
Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center obtain documentation that each child has recieved immunization before the child can attend the center.

Evidence:
Child #2 start date 09/27/2022 record did not have a immunization before child attend. There was no documentation of immunization during the inspection confirmed by the staff in charge.
Plan of Correction: Immunizations were obtained and placed in child's file on 7/26/23. Management will conduct pre-enrollment meetings with families to ensure all paperwork is turned in prior to child's start date. Management will audit child files quarterly to ensure all information is up to date.
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Repeat Violation

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas and euipment of the center, inside and outside, be maintained in a clean, safe and opearable condition.

Evidence:

1. In the infant room, there was multiple fitted sheets in the cribs with holes.
2. In the infant room, a storage closet 1/2 door could not close properly.
3. The infant door, enterance paint is peeling.
4. In the 2 year old classroom, the large cabinet the bottom is deteriorating .
5. In the toddler classroom, the cabinet under the sink the bottom deteriorating under the sink.
6. Outside on the playground, the red and blue playground composite steps are peeling.
7. Outside on the playground, there were multiple wooden fence slats that are splintered, cracked, and deteriorating.
8. In the preschool bathroom, the bathroom partition is rusting , their is a drain that is approximaly 1 inch depth causing a tripping hazard and the vinyl floor peeling up.
Plan of Correction: 1. new sheets have been purchased and put in place. Staff will inspect sheets monthly and inform management of replacements needed.
2. Door was fixed on 8/10. Safety captain will complete monthly safety checklist to ensure all broken/malfunctioning equipment is repaired timely.
3. work order was placed on 7/26/23 and should be completed by 9/15/23.
4. Cabinet was removed on 8/10/23. Safety captain will complete monthly safety checklist to ensure all broken/malfunctioning equipment is addressed timely.
5. work order was placed on 7/26/23 and should be completed by 9/30/23.Safety captain will complete monthly safety checklist to ensure all broken/malfunctioning equipment is addressed timely.
6. work order was placed on 7/26/23 and should be completed by 9/1/23. Safety captain will continue to monitor and complete daily playground safety checklist to ensure all broken/malfunctioning equipment is addressed timely.
7. work order was placed on 7/26/23 and should be completed by 9/1/23. Safety captain will continue to monitor and complete daily playground checklists to ensure broken equipment is addressed timely.
8. work order was placed on 7/26/23 and should be completed by 9/15/23.
Standard 8VAC20-780-560-F
Repeat violation:

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period dated.

Evidence:
The menu posted was not dated during the inspection on July 26, 2023.
Plan of Correction: Management will ensure that date is included on weekly menu prior to being posted.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records did not contain documentation of all required information.

Evidence:
Child #2's (start date: 09/07/2022) record did not contain documentation of proof of identity. Staff in charge was unable to locate documentation of proof identity was reviewed.
Plan of Correction: Proof of identity was obtained and child's file was updated on 7/26/23. Management will conduct pre-enrollment meetings with families to ensure all paperwork is turned in prior to child's start date. Management will audit child files quarterly to ensure all information is up to date.
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