La Petite Academy-Clara Barton

Repeat Violation

“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1 had a national criminal background check dated over one week after their first date of employment. Staff #2 had a national criminal background check dated five days after their first date of employment. Staff #3 had a national criminal background check dated one day after their first date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for over seven months, did not have a central registry search requested.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“There was no physical examination in the record of child #1, who had been enrolled for six weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-A.

Repeat Violation and Systemic Deficiency

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 and staff #3s TB screenings were dated over a year prior to their dates of employment. Staff #1 has been employed for seven months, staff #3 has been employed for over one month.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Repeat Violation

“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. On playground #1 and playground #2, the chain link fence prongs at the top and base of the fence were unfolded and sticking out. The prongs exposed sharp points of rusting wire.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

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.

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

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Staff #1, was dated one day after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment and the provisional hire shall not be alone with children until the results of the central registry search have been obtained as required by the Code of Virginia.

“The results of the central registry search for Staff #2, employed one week, had not been obtained at the time of the inspection and Staff #2 was working alone with a group of eight children.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #1’s TB was dated six weeks prior to date of employment.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid.

“Staff #2 was alone with a group of eight children (ages 4-5 years) and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

The center is required to have one working, battery-operated radio.

“The center did not have a battery-operated radio available at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

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

“The center only practiced one shelter in place drill in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“The center did not practice a lockdown drill in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-F.

Records and reports on children required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services.

“There was no record of a feeding schedule for formula for Child #1 (age 9 months) who unenrolled one month ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-50-B. From a complaint.

The record of each child on formula shall contain the child’s feeding schedule.

“The record for Child #2 (age 11 months) did not contain a feeding schedule. Child #2 drinks formula.”

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

COMPLAINT RELATED, REPEAT VIOLATION and SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY

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

COMPLAINT RELATED, REPEAT VIOLATION and SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY

“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On August 29, 2025, Staff #1 roughly snatched Child #1 (age 3) out of a chair from behind. Staff #1 used their foot to kick up Child #2 (age 3) nap cot from one side, the staff kicked the cot up three times before the child rolled off on to the floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.

“The special order was not posted in a prominent place at each entrance of the licensed premises.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-6. From a complaint.

If the child has had a physical examination prior to attendance, it shall be within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age.

“The physical examination for child #1 (age: 3 years), enrolled for eleven months, was dated two years and 10 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-140-B.

Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.

“In classroom #1, four expired diaper ointments were observed under the changing table.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-A.

If diaper ointment or cream is used, these products do not need to be kept locked but shall be inaccessible to children.

“In classroom #1, diaper ointment was observed in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall meet the safety standards set by the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of children.

“The Virginia State Registration stickers on the bus used to transport children, were expired and overdue by over two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-580-B.

Repeat Violation

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled. At the time of inspection, there was no record available to review for child #2.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Repeat violation

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

REPEAT VIOLATION and SYSTEMIC DEFICENCY

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

Repeat violation

“The following actions or threats of physical punishment and roughly handling are forbidden. According to Witness #1 and #2, Staff#1 sprayed multiple children in the face with water when the children wouldn’t line up and to stay in line on their way outside to the playground.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain name, address, and telephone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.

“The record for child #1, enrolled for three weeks, did not contain complete addresses for two designated people.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A. From a complaint.

The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 months is one staff per five children.

“On July 7, 2025, in classroom #1, staff #2 and staff #3 were observed out of ratio (youngest child 16 months old) from approximately 8:53am until 11:53am with: -11 children from approximately 8:53am until 9:13am. -12 children from approximately 9:13am until 11:53am. Witness #1, witness #2 and witness #3 confirmed that classroom #1 was out of ratio from 8:53am until 11:53am. The center’s face to name transition sheet confirmed that classroom #1 was out of ratio from approximately 8:53am until 11:53am.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-2. From a complaint.

The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age is one staff per ten children.

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

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

“Child #1 (age: 4 years) and child #2 (age: 4 years) were wrestling on the classroom floor Staff #1 picked up child #1 from behind by gripping the outside of both upper arms and moved child #1 across the classroom. Child # 1 was observed having red marks on their upper right arm.”

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

Repeat Violation

“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Child #1 (age: 4 years) and child #2 (age: 4 years) were wrestling on the classroom floor. Staff #2 was observed calling out from across the classroom but did not move towards child #1 and child #2. Staff #1 picked up child #1 from behind by gripping the outside of both upper arms and moved child #1 across the classroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

The following actions thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child.

“Staff #1 picked up child #1 (age: 4 years) from behind by gripping the outside of both upper arms and moved child #1 across the classroom. Child # 1 presented with red marks on their upper right arm.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-410-1. From a complaint.

The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence.

“Staff #1 stated that they did not complete an injury report after they saw a bruise on child #1s (age: 4 years) upper right arm. There was no written record of this injury available for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #2, who had been employed for four months, national criminal background check was overdue by nine days.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2. From a complaint.

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

“Staff #2 TB was dated seven months prior to date of employment and has been employed for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A. From a complaint.

Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

“Staff #1 has been observed using harsh tones with the children in classroom #1.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-400-B. From a complaint.

The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for staff #1, who is currently working, was dated one day after their first day of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1.

The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“Staff #1, who had been employed for eight weeks, central registry search was requested four weeks after the date of employment.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3.

Repeat Violation

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for eight weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state and no documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check from two states.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Child #1 (age 18 months) last immunization record was dated over one year ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“The pink push car on the Toddler playground had a broken steering wheel exposing sharp plastic.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat Violation

“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 of disinfectant were unlocked in the four-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.

“Five outlets were uncovered and accessible to children in a three-year-old classroom.”

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

The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.

“There was no evacuation drill completed for the month of December 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

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

“The last shelter in place drill was practiced one year and six months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-E.

22.1-289.035-B-4

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Repeat Violation

“Based on record review and interview, 1 of 5 staff did not complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (date of hire: 08/19/2024) did not contain documentation of orientation training. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged that Staff #2 did not receive orientation training at the center. 3. Staff #2 was observed working with children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

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 infant classroom, 1 toy bin containing sanitizing liquid, was observed on the counter top and 3 bottles of cleaning spray were observed in an unlocked closet. 2. Staff #2 acknowledged the toy bin containing sanitizing liquid and the cleaning sprays in the unlocked closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

Repeat violation

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 (date of hire: 05/02/2024) negative tuberculosis screening was dated 05/09/2024. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that Staff #5 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment .”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, hand washing procedures were not followed. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 was observed returning Child #9 to the group without washing their hands after diapering.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-A.

Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: 1. Child #2 (dob: 8/29/22) last immunization record on file was dated 3/17/23. 2. Child #4 (dob:7/13/21) last immunization record on file was dated 7/19/22. 3. Child #6 (dob:7/7/20) last immunization record on file was dated 9/14/20.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-E.

Based on record review the center failed to ensure that tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings were completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #1 had a TB document dated 7/19/23, the listed hire date for this staff was 07/10/23. 2. Staff #2 had a TB document dated 12/19/23, the listed hire date for this staff was 12/15/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on record review, the center did not ensure that employees obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years.

“Evidence: A current TB screening was due for Staff #4 The Tb screening form in the record for Staff #4 was dated 1/16/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-C.

Based on record review, not all records contained documentation that orientation training had been completed within the first seven days of assuming job responsibilities.

“Evidence: The record for staff #3 contained documentation of orientation training dated 10/19/23 the listed hire date for this staff was 10/2/23.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

Based on record review, the center failed to ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #2 had no documentation of orientation training in first aid and CPR.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-E.

Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education or certification required by the job position.

“Evidence: There was no documentation in the staff record that Staff #2 possessed the education or certification required by the job position.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

Based on staff interview, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02.

“1. Staff #1 (doh: 1/8/2024) did not have fingerprints results on file at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2. From a complaint.

Based on observation and staff interview, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: 1. Upon inspection of the kitchen, it was observed that there were food remnants and crackers on the kitchen floor. 2. Inside the refrigerator in the kitchen, there were liquid spills on the refrigerator shelves. 3. The kitchen did not appear to be clean during the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A. From a complaint.

Based on a review of the center’s own policies, the licensee did not ensure that the center’s own policies and procedures were followed.

“Evidence: 1. In the kitchen, an opened bag of oats was observed on a shelf. The bag was not labeled. 2. The Learning Care Group’s “Food Safety Procedure” policy states that “Dry food items that come packaged in an unmarked bag inside of a box (bulk crackers, lentils, etc.) must be stored in the original bag from the box, dated with the date it was received (m/d/y format) & stored inside an air tight food safe container. These items must be used within 3 months.””

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E. From a complaint.

Based on a review of staff records, 1 out of 3 staff did not complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.

“Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (doh: 10/17/2022) did not have documentation of completing The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Based on observation, the Notice of the Superintendent’s intent to take an action listed in subdivisions B 1 through B 6 of ? 22.1-289.023 of the Code of Virginia was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.

“Evidence: 1. The Notice of Intent issued to the facility on 3/31/2023 was not posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-5.

Based on staff interview and a review of video footage, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on staff interview and a review of video footage, children under 10 years of age were not always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: 1. On 9/2/2022, video footage showed that at approximately 10:31am, Child A (2 years old), exited the playground and walked approximately 12 feet to Clara Barton Drive until Staff A retrieved Child A at approximately 10:34am. 2. Child A was without sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 3 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that they are in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on a review of records, the facility did not maintain the required staff to child ratios.

“Evidence: 1. On 8/22/2022, the infant classroom was out of ratio from approximately 9:00am-11:00am. There were 10 children and 2 staff members.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-1. From a complaint.

Based on a review of records, the facility did not maintain the required staff to child ratios.

“Evidence: 1. On 8/22/2022, the Preschool classroom was out of ratio from approximately 9:00am-1:00pm. There were 11 children with 1 staff member. 2. On 8/24/2022, the Preschool classroom was out of ratio from approximately 11:20am-1:00pm. There were 11 children with 1 staff member.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4. From a complaint.

Based on record review, documentation of subsequent background checks were not conducted every five years.

“Evidence: Staff #4 central registry check expired on 1/5/2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on record review, TB documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.

“Evidence: At the time of inspection (8/10/22), Staff #3 was hired 5/31/22 and TB test was completed on 3/8/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.

“Evidence: Pre-K classroom did not have protective covers on 2 outlets.”

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

Based on observation and staff interview, cots did not have linens consisting of a top cover and bottom cover or a one-piece covering when used by children other than infants.

“Evidence: 1.Four (4) cots in the Preschool classroom did not have bottom sheets. 2.Staff confirmed they did not have bottom sheets for 4 cots.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-450-A.

Based on observation, diaper ointment was not labeled with the child’s name.

“Evidence: The Two’s classroom, had 2 diaper ointments that were not labeled with a child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-520-C.

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on a review of staff records, all staff did not complete The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 (Date of Hire 11/11/2021) did not have documentation of The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course on file during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the areas and equipment were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were several surfaces throughout the facility, on the walls, doors, and baseboards where yellow and white paint were peeling and chipping. 2. There were areas on the fence on the playground where black paint was peeling and chipping.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on a review of children’s records the center did not maintain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record. Evidence: 1. Child number 1 (enrolled 6/6/2018) had their last annual update on 1/16/2020. 2. Child number 2 (enrolled 3/18/2020) did not have an annual update. 3. Child number 3 (enrolled 9/16/2019) did not have an annual update. 4. Child number 4 (enrolled 11/2/2020) had their last annual update 3/13/2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.