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La Petite Academy #7136

Inspection · 2024-05-17

Date
2024-05-17
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced inspection was initiated on May 17, 2024, and concluded on June 6, 2024, as a result of a self-report received in the licensing office on May 17, 2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:00am and ended at 11:15am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 82 children present and 16 staff. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-340-F
When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On May 17, 2024, Child #1 (age 2) was able to exit the toddler playground unsupervised for approximately one minute.

Evidence:
1. Staff #1 allowed 6 toddlers (ages 16 months to 2 years old) to go outside on the playground without a staff member in front of them or already on the playground.
2. Child #1 was able to exit the toddler playground unsupervised running the parameter of the preschool building.
3. Staff #2, toddler teacher, was the last to get out the door and while completing the name to face attendance, notice that Child #1 was not present.
4. Staff #3, preschool teacher, observed Child #1 running alone the sidewalk outside her window and immediately called for the Director to get the child outside.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.