La Petite Academy ,Inc--Sully Station

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years and subsequently every five years if the individual continues to live out of state.

“The center did not request a follow-up search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #1 which currently lives out of state, who has been employed for 5 years and 10 months and whose out of state child abuse and neglect results expired over ten months ago. Staff #1 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4. From a complaint.

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

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

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“The information in the record of Child #1 had not been updated in over 22 months and was overdue by 10 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-3. From a complaint.

If the center provides transportation, the center shall be responsible from the time the child boards the vehicle until returned to the parents or person designated by the parent.

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-A. From a complaint.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before eating meals or snacks. Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages.

“During the inspection on 7/21/26, children in Classroom A were observed using books at the tables prior to snack. When it was time to eat, the books were removed and the children were served the food where they proceeded to eat without washing their hands with soap and running water between activities. A staff member in Classroom B was observed preparing and serving snack to children without washing their hands beforehand.”

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

Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.

“The tables in Classroom A were not sanitized before snack during the inspection.”

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

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #4’s updated TB screening was due 3 months ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Repeat violation:

“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The vinyl soft-seating located in the Pre-K classroom contained numerous holes/tears and the fiber filling was exposed and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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

“Two spray bottles containing cleaning solution were observed, unlocked on a shelf in the Toddler Classroom at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.

“Child #2’s record did not contain annual confirmation that the required information for the child was up to date.”

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

For diapering, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used.

“The condition of the changing pad located in the Classroom #5 is deteriorating making the changing surface absorbent and unable to be appropriately cleaned and sanitized.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The inspection and violation notice from the inspection completed on 1/22/26 was not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F. From a complaint.

When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

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

Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“On February 4, 2026, Staff #2 failed to be present at the offsite bus stop located approximately 50 yards from the center, to receive child #1, 2, 3, and 4, (ages 6-10 years old). The children exited the bus at the bus stop at approximately 3:45 pm, and based on attendance sheets, were not present and supervised at the center until 3:58 pm. Witness A & B stated that this has happened at least two times prior to this.”

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

The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

“Staff #4, whose been living in another state, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from that state.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“Staff #3 updated screening was due over 1 month ago. The documentation of the updated screening has not yet been provided.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children.

“There was no documentation that any staff member had a current certification for Daily Health Observation.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-245-L.

Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Peeling paint was observed on a wall at the children’s level in a preschool classroom. A hole was observed in the wooden closet door in the infant classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of a child’s identity and age.

“Child 2 and Child 3 had no documentation of viewing proof of their age and identity on file. Child 4 and Child 5 did not have documentation of when documentation was viewed and who viewed it.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, shall complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Staff 3 had no record of completing the annual health and safety update training since 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-600-F.

8VAC20-780-40-E

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-70

“Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and records must have documentation that two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff # 1, who has been employed for over a week, did not have two references completed. Staff #3 who has been employed for over 30 days, did not have two references completed. Staff #4, who has been employed for three weeks, did not have two references completed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

8VAC20-780-80-A

“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Class #1 did not document the arrival time of four children as it occurred and at the time of transition from classroom #1, Staff #5 did not document the departure of nine children to classroom #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.

“A child, who had been attending less than a week, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

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

The center shall post a daily record for each infant that can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child. The record shall contain for infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs.

“A child who was 3 months of age and could not turn over, did not have documentation of the amount of time spent on their stomach.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-420-E-1. From a complaint.

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the child day center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a sex offender registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (DOH 3/25/24) did not have documentation of an out-of-state sex offender registry results at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Based on record review, the documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The date of hire for Staff #2 was 07/24/23 and the documentation for a negative TB screening was dated 09/18/23.

“Repeat violation: Previous violation 01/03/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection (2/13/24) , Staff #5 has not completed the orientation course and the date of hire for Staff #5 was 09/18/23. 2. The center director confirmed the orientation course has not been completed at this time.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

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. The Two’s classroom had a bottle of bleach water, a bottle of detergent and a bottle of soap water on the bottom shelf inside an unlocked changing table.

“Repeat violation: Previous violation on 01/03/23 and 07/12/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-280-D

“Based on observation, cleaning and sanitizing materials were located above utensils and single-service articles. Evidence: 1. Cleaning and sanitizing materials (bottles of bleach water, soap and detergent) were stored inside a changing table above single-use articles (paper plates, bowls, plastic drinking cups and utensils) in the Two’s classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-D.

Based on observation, diaper ointments were not labeled with a child’s name and products were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. There were 4 diaper ointments (Cerave, 2 tubes of Destin, and Butt Paste) not labeled with a child’s name in the Infant-B classroom. 2. Various diaper ointments and creams stored inside the changing table were accessible to children in the Two-year-old classroom.

“Repeat Violation: previous violation 07/12/23”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-560-G

“Based on observation and interview, food container brought from home was not dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. A bottle of milk in the Infant-B classroom was not labeled. 2. Staff #6 acknowledged the bottle was not labeled and belong to Child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-G.

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. The twos classroom had cleaning materials (bleach, glass cleaner, liquid soap) inside an unlocked cabinet that was located under the sink.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-520-C

“Based on observation, diaper ointment or cream was not kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: Various diaper ointments and creams were accessible to children at the changing table in the Two-year-old classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Based on observation, tables were not sanitized after each use for feeding. Evidence: Staff #5 (Toddler Classroom) did not sanitize the table after breakfast.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.Child #1 started on 9/9/22 and immunization is dated 9/30/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, the documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 1/24/22) TB screening was conducted on 5/25/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, potentially poisonous materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The Preschool 3 class (3 years) has an unlocked cabinet under the changing table with cleaning products and a bottle of bleach solution inside the cabinet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Staff #4 (Infant classroom) did not wash their hands before or after changing a child’s diaper.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the staff did not clean the diapering surface with soap and water after each use. Evidence: 1. Staff #4 (Infant classroom) did not use soap and water to clean the diapering surface after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

8VAC20-780-560-J

“Based on observation, the tables were not sanitized before feeding. Evidence: The Toddler Staff did not sanitize the tables before children were fed their lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-J.

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review, the central registry finding was not received by the 30th Day of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 (DOH 4/27/22) did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.”

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

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review and interview, the Virginia DOE orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 4/27/22) had no record of the course. 2. Center Director confirmed Staff #2 had not completed the course.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on observation and interview, the facility did not follow the center’s own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1.Center Director acknowledged the center is a nut-free environment. 2. A paper cup filled with peanuts/nuts was inside a changing table located in the infant classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, a crib provided for a child during rest periods, was not identified for use by a specific child\. Evidence: A crib was not labeled with the name of child #1 sleeping in the crib.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-440-B.

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation and interview, a cot used by a child did not have linen consisting of a top cover or a bottom cover. Evidence: 1. Three children in Pre-K classroom were laying on cots without a top or bottom cover. 2. Staff acknowledged children did not have their covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

8VAC20-780-510-B

“Based on observation and record review, the facility did not obtain written parent authorization as required for prescription and nonprescription medication. Evidence: 1. There was no written authorization for diaper cream ointment for child #1, #2, #4, #5, and #6. 2. There was no written authorization for over-the-counter medication for child #7, and #8.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-B.

8VAC20-780-520-A

“Based on observation, all non-prescription and over-the-counter skin products were kept and used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1.The Toddler class had 3 expired diaper cream ointments. 2. The Infant class had 2 expired diaper cream ointments.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

8VAC20-780-540-C

“Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain the minimum supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have triangular bandages.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-C.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, the center did not maintain record of child’s parent work phone number and employment. Evidence: Child #3?s application did not have father’s work phone number and employer listed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, and interview with Director, the record logging monthly evacuation drills was incomplete. Evidence: The Evacuation Drill Log was missing the data for the drills conducted in April. The information was unavailable for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.