La Petite Academy - Dumfries Road

The Center is required to ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“At the time of inspection during nap time in the Pre-K classroom, Child #1 and Child #2 were laying on cots behind a toy shelf. Staff #1 was not able to see the children on the other side of the toy shelf.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F. From a complaint.

Cots used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.

“In the Pre-K classroom during nap time, Child #3 was on a cot without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on 3 edges.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A. From a complaint.

When any surface has been contaminated with body fluids, it shall be cleaned and sanitized.

“In the Infant classroom, toys contaminated with children’s saliva were not sanitized. Staff #2 stated that toys contaminated with children’s saliva are cleaned with soap and water and are not sanitized until the end of the week.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-490-E. From a complaint.

A menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period should be dated; posted in a location conspicuous to parents or given to parents; list any substituted food; and be kept on file for one week at the center.

“The menu for the week of 6-1-2026 was not posted and there was no documentation that the menu was provided to the parents for the weeks of 5-25-2026 or 6-1-2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F. From a complaint.

When a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt shall be fastened securely.

“In the Infant classroom, Child #4 (age 9 months old) was sitting in a high chair and the safety belt was not fastened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-A. From a complaint.

The Provider is required to request a check of the criminal history record, the central registry record and the sex offender registry record from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment.

“The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a sex offender registry clearance from all states where they resided within the last five years was requested prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The Center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children and within 30 days prior to employment that is signed by a physician or a physician’s designee.

“The TB test for Staff #1 was not signed by a physician as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“There were air fresheners stored in the staff bathroom where the door and the gate between the PK and Early Preschool classrooms were both open and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The Center is required to ensure annually that parent confirmation of the required information in the child record is up to date.

“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not have documentation that the parent had confirmed the updated record annually.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.

“There was no document permission from the child’s physician or parent on file for Child #2?s medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

“The last shelter in place drill that was documented was 21 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“On the large playground, there are 5 large roots protruding from the area on the back of the playground by the fence which could pose a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

The Center is required to ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“During inspection the list of allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions did not contain one of Child #1?s allergies, sensitivities or dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

The Center is required to keep a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“1)During inspection in the Infant classroom, there were 7 children present, but the written record reflected there were 6 children present. 2)During inspection in the PreK classroom, there were 15 children present, but the written record reflected there were 14 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The Center is required to obtain documentation that a central registry search was completed by the end of the 30th day of employment.

“The record for Staff #4 contained documentation that a central registry search was completed over 5 months after the first day of employment. No documentation of follow up was in the file.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

The Center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to contact with children and within 30 days prior to employment that is signed by a physician, a physician’s designee or an official of the local health department.

“The file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of a negative TB test or screening within 30 days prior to employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

The Center is required to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“On the large playground, there are 5 large roots protruding from the area on the back of the playground by the fence which could pose a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The Center is required to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials were not located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and should be stored in areas physically separate from food.

“During inspection in the Preschool classroom, there were cleaning materials stored above eating utensils.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

The Center is required to ensure that each grouping of children had at least one staff member that met the qualifications of program leader or program director regularly present.

“Staff #4 who is the designated program leader in the Preschool classroom does not have documentation on file that they meet the qualifications for program leader.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D.

The Center is required to maintain the required supervision ratio of 1 staff to 4 infants age birth to 16 months old whenever children are in care.

“During the inspection, the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio in the infant room. A staff member left the infant classroom to answer the door leaving 2 staff with 9 infants.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1.

The Center is required to maintain a current and dated written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions that is accessible to all staff in each group or area where children are present.

“During inspection of the playground, the Twos class was outside, and the list of allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions with the class did not contain one of Child #1?s allergies, sensitivities or dietary restrictions.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician and parent for a long-term medication.

“1)For a medication for Child #2, authorization from the physician expired 16 months ago. 2)There was no documented permission from the child’s physician or parent on file for Child #3?s medication.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

8VAC20-780-550-E

“The Center is required to implement a practice shelter in place drill twice per year. There was documentation for only 1 Shelter in place drill within the last year.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

8VAC20-780-550-F

“The Center is required to implement an annual practice lockdown drill. The last lockdown drill documented was over 15 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period.

“There was no menu posted for the current one-week period at the center, and the menu posted at the center was a month old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

The Center is required to ensure that food brought from home is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“In the Infant classroom, Child #4 had brought food from home that was stored in the refrigerator and was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

8VAC20-780-570-E

“The Center is required to ensure that prepared infant formula was dated and labeled with the child’s name. In the Infant classroom, Child #5 had a bottle that was stored in the refrigerator and was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-570-E.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure they have a written care plan from a physician for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“The record for Child #2 did not contain an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to maintain documentation for staff records including two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Documentation should include dates of contact, names of persons contacted, the firms contacted, results and the signature of the person making the call.

“1)The center did not have documentation of two signed references for Staff #1. 2)The files for Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have completed references that recorded the date of contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the unlocked kitchen directly off the Preschool classroom and where children have access, 1 container of sanitizer and 10 detergents containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Warning? were stored on a shelf. 2)In the Toddler classroom in an unlocked drawer was 1 container of baby powder and 2 containers of hand sanitizer containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Warning? on the label.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

The Center is required to ensure annually that parent confirmation of the required information in the child record is up to date.

“Evidence: The files for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 did not have documentation that the parent had confirmed the updated record annually.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3.

The Center is required to treat that staff and child records confidentially.

“Evidence: There were records posted in the lobby at the center dated 6/4/24 that contained confidential information related to the staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-A.

The Center is required to have written medication authorization from the child’s physician for a long term medication.

“Evidence: For a long term medication for Child #3, there was no medication authorization from the physician.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-E.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to ensure that diaper cream is kept inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Toddler classroom, there were 4 diaper creams stored in an unlocked drawer where children have access.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: There was no documentation of an evacuation drill for October 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

The Center is required to ensure they have a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

“Evidence: The record for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain an allergy care plan for their diagnosed food allergy.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

8VAC20-780-70

“(Repeat Violation) The Center is required to maintain documentation for each staff member that includes documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The center did not have documentation for Staff #1 that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have CPR training within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval.

“Evidence: Staff #4 (date of hire 11/13/23) did not have CPR certification within 90 days of the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-1.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have 1st aid training within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval.

“Evidence: Staff #4 (date of hire 11/13/23) did not have 1st Aid certification within 90 days of the date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-D-2.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they post the findings of the most recent licensing inspection of the facility.

“Evidence: The complaint inspection on 2/12/24, the most recent licensing inspection of the facility, was not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #3 (date of hire 6/3/24) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on review of 5 staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that orientation was completed prior to staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: The file for Staff #2 (date of hire 10/25/23) and Staff #4 (date of hire 11/13/23) did not contain documentation of an orientation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers.

“Evidence: In the Pre-K and School age classroom (ages 3-10 years old), there were 2 outlets that did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-290-A-3.

8VAC20-780-380-A-1

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A-1.

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain all of the required documentation for staff records. Evidence: The center did not have documentation for Staff #1(date of hire 5/14/24) or Staff #3 (date of hire 6/3/24) that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on staff interview and documentation, the center failed to report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services immediately as required.

Rule 63.2-1509-A.

Based on interview and video footage, the center failed to ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care.

“Evidence: 1)On 2/1/24 at approximately 11:47am, Staff #2 was seen in video footage lifting Child #2 (16 months old) by 1 arm to move them to another area. 2)On 2/1/24 at approximately 11:47am, Staff #2 was seen in video footage lifting Child #3 (6 months old) by picking them up under their neck and turning them to a new position. As the child is lifted, their neck and back are placed into a hyperextended position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on video observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff interact with children to provide needed help, comfort and support.

“On 2/1/24 at approximately 11:50am, Staff #1 was holding Child #1 to assist them in falling asleep. Child #1 was crying and Staff #1 was shown in video footage pressing the infant’s face into their chest and forcing the infant’s pacifier into their mouth. Staff stated that the infant did not want the pacifier, but they kept forcing the infant to take it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-A.

Based on staff interviews and video footage, the center failed to ensure that the forbidden action of striking and roughly handling or shaking of a child did not occur.

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the provider did not obtain a central registry background check report every five years from the date of the last check.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 did not contain documentation that a central registry background check report had been completed every five years from the date of the last check. The last central registry check on file was completed 9/12/18.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a central registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #3 (date of hire 8/1/22) did not contain documentation of a completed central registry record check from all states where they resided within the last five years prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on documentation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that they receive annual approval from the health department or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system and food service if applicable.

“Evidence: The center did not have an inspection completed from the health department within the last year. The last inspection on file was dated 8/4/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on documentation review, the center did not have at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification with an in-person competency demonstration.

“Evidence: Staff #2 and Staff #5 did not have a valid CPR certification because the training program did not contain an in-person demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A-1.

Based on review of documentation, the center did not ensure they implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“Evidence: There was no documentation for evacuation drills for September 2023 and October 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they have a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period.

“Evidence: There was no menu posted for the current one-week period at the center. The menus posted at the center were dated for the weeks of April 10, October 10 and October 16.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

(Repeat Violation) Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the Twos classroom, there were 8 children present, but the written record reflected there were 9 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks.

“Evidence: In the Toddler classroom, 2 out of the 5 children present did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes after lunch as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A. From a complaint.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each meal or snack.

“Evidence: In the Toddler room, staff stated that the tables where children eat are only washed with soap and water and are not sanitized before and after feeding the children as required.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J. From a complaint.

Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the licensee did not to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was under playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a sufficient fall zone.

Rule 8VAC20-780-330-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that sunscreen was kept inaccessible to children under 5 years of age.

“Evidence: In the Twos classroom there were 14 sunscreens stored in an unlocked cabinet under the child sink where children have access.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure that diaper cream was kept inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: In the Twos classroom there were 9 diaper ointments stored in an unlocked cabinet under the child sink where children have access.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“Evidence: During inspection in the PreK classroom, there were 9 children present, but the written record reflected there were 10 children present.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Based on staff interview and documentation, the center failed to report a suspected incident of child abuse or neglect to Child Protective Services within 24 hours as required.

“Evidence: On 12/16/2022 at approximately 10:00am, Child #1 (DOB 11/18/20) was left in a classroom unattended for approximately 27 minutes. Based on documentation, the center reported the incident to Child Protective Services on 12/21/22 at approximately 5:00pm.”

Rule 63.2-1509-A.

Based on review of 4 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 8/1/22) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire. The sworn disclosure on file was dated 9/16/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the center did not ensure the care, protection, and guidance of all children in care.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on staff interviews and review of video footage, the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: 1)On 12/16/22 at approximately 10:00am, Child #1 (DOB 11/18/20) was left alone in the classroom while the rest of their class went out to the playground. 2)The video footage of the Two-year-old classroom showed that Child #1 was alone for 27 minutes while the Two-year-old group was outside on the playground. 3)Staff #1 and Staff #2 stated that they did not realize they had left the child inside until it was time to return to the classroom with the rest of the group.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on review of 5 staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #5 (date of hire 8/1/22) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal history record check or central registry check from all states where they resided within the last five years prior to employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that ensure that they obtained documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: Reviewed 2 children’s record and found that Child 2 did not have documentation of an immunization record. The child has been in care for over 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that each child has documentation of a physical examination prior to the first day of care, or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Reviewed 2 children’s records and found that Child 2 did not have documentation of a physical examination. Child 2 has been in care for over 12 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-340-D

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that there was a program lead qualified staff member assigned to the Toddler Room. Evidence: Reviewed 2 staff records and found that neither staff member was program lead qualified, and that the facility recognizes both staff members as assistants. Neither of the two staff members assigned to the Toddler classroom were program lead qualified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-D. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-350-Q

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that documentation of the parent’s written authorization to move a child to a different age group, was maintained in the record. Evidence: Reviewed 2 children’s record and found that Child 1 did not have documentation of written parental permission to move the child to a different age group.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-Q. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-440-E

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that there shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds and rest mats. Evidence: observed in Twos classroom, four occupied cots that were less than 12 inches apart.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-E. From a complaint.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that over-the-counter skin products were labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: observed in the Two’s classroom a diaper ointment bottle that was not labeled with a child’s name. Interviewed staff and found that it belonged to a specific child in care, and had not been labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C. From a complaint.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that employees must not be employed until they have completed the sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Reviewed 4 staff records and found that 2 (Staff A and B) did not have documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-780-270-A

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.