La Petite Academy - Leesburg
A child day center in Leesburg, Virginia 20175
6 Cardinal Park Dr. SE, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. (571) 977-4542.
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The short answer
- 62 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 252026 the latest visit on record
- 158 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
26 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 25, 2026.
62 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
62 deficiencies in 12 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 25, 2026: complaint inspection7 deficiencies
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Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, fulfilled a high school program completion or equivalent, and met one of the documented requirements.
“Staff 1 was employed as a program leader, but did not have any documentation of program leader qualifications in their file.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY In addition to the staff required by rest period ratios, an additional staff member shall always be available on-site to offer immediate assistance.
“Staff 1 was supervising during rest nap time and needed assistance, but there was no additional staff member available to offer immediate assistance.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Infants shall be protected from older children.
“Children ages 2 months and 4 years old were sharing a classroom during the morning opening time period.”
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SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Materials and equipment available shall be age and stage appropriate for the children.
“The morning activities for morning arrivals was held in the classroom for children under 2 years of age. The children in care were up to 4 years of age. The 4 year old child did not want to be in that classroom, and expressed interest in being in the office instead of the infant/toddler classroom, but was never given the opportunity to spend time in a classroom with age appropriate materials and equipment.”
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Records and reports on children and staff required by this chapter shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services or separation from employment.
“Several face to name ratio sheets for children and staff were not available at the time of the inspection, and admin staff could not locate them.”
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REPEAT, SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY When a child’s clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately.
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“1. Child had a bowel movement in their diaper, and notified Staff 1, accidently wiping feces on the staff member. Staff member cleaned the child’s hand and tried to clean off their own clothes. Staff 1 waited approximately 30 minutes for another staff member to arrive to the classroom, and directed them to change the child’s diaper. Staff 1 then left the classroom. 2. Child was left in the same diaper all day and was only noticed to be heavily soiled when the child was picked up, resulting in the child developing a diaper rash.”
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The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: reference checks completed prior to employment, and if taken by phone must have the date contacted and signature of person completing the check.
“Staff 1 did not have documentation of dates when their references were conducted.”
Aug 10, 2026: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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2 year olds - ratio 1:8 (staff : children)
“On 8/7 the early preschool room had a combined group of 9 children: 3 two year olds, and 7other children that were 3yrs- 9yrs.”
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In order to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth, staff shall interact with the child and one another to provide needed help, comfort, support and : Promote ways of getting along.
“Two staff members were observed arguing and using inappropriate language in the early preschool classroom, and were observed by a parent. Staff acknowledged the argument in the classroom.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following: parents/guardians annual review of children’s records.
“1. Child 5’s parents/guardians last review of their record was 4/3/25 2. Child 2’s parents/guardians last review of the record was 1/10/25 3. Child 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity.”
Aug 4, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Diapering: when a child’s clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately.
“1. A child was sent home in the same diaper it arrived to child care in, and it was heavy with urine and there was loose stool that had leaked and was on their clothing at the time of pickup. The parent changed the child’s clothes and diaper during pickup. 2. A child was sent home with a large amount of caked on feces in their underwear.”
Jul 22, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
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REPEAT Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“1. Large planks of plastic were kept on the playground near the shed. 2. The cabinets in the infant room looked as though there were spills that ran down the lower cabinet doors that had not been cleaned up in some time. 3. Appeared to be feces smeared on the bathroom doors, toilet, and step stool of the pre-K bathroom.”
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The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill conducted in May of 2026.”
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The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries: date and time parents were notified.
“Child 1 had an injury report that did not have the time the parents were notified.”
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When centers provider meals and snacks: the menu for the one-week period shall be posted in a conspicuous location.
“Menu posted in the main hallway next to the office was for the previous week. They did have a second menu posted at the end of the hall at the entrance to the kitchen.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a record for each child that contains the following: parent name, phone, and address; 2 emergency contacts name, phone, and address.
“Child 3 and 6 did not have an address for their second emergency contact.”
Jul 22, 2026: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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16 months up to 24 months - ratio 1:5 (staff: children)
“According to staff interviews and review of name-to-face forms, the Toddler classroom had a ratio of 1:8 (staff: children) on 7/20/26.”
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2 year olds - ratio 1:8 (staff: children)
“According to staff interviews and review of name-to-face forms, the Two year old classroom had a ratio of 1:9 (staff: children) on 7/15/26. According to staff interviews and review of name-to-face forms, the Two year old classroom had a ratio of 1:13 (staff: children) on 7/21/26.”
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3 year olds up to school age - ratio 1:10 (staff: children)
“The inspector observed that the pre-K classroom (4yrs to school-age) had a ratio of 1:11(staff: children) at the time of the inspection.”
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Children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.
“Children three years of age and younger were given frozen strawberries for lunch on 7/16.”
Mar 3, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection8 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under two years of age.
“Child 4 and 5 did not have documentation of additional immunizations.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“1. Two’s playground: broken trashcan on the ground, with garbage falling out. 2. School-age filed: flat soccer ball 3: School-age playground: broken, large black bucket”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“1. Room 2 had an unlocked cabinet under the sink, with several disinfectants that were accessible to children. 2. Room5 had an unlocked cabinet with a tub filled with insect repellants and sunscreen marked keep out of reach of children.”
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The required first aid kits shall include at a minimum: at a minimum 2 triangular bandages.
“The first aid kit on the main level only had 1 triangular bandage.”
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The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“There were no evacuation drills practiced in November of 2025, December of 2025, or January of 2026.”
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Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.
“No lockdown drill was practiced from January 2025 to February 2026.”
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The center shall maintain a written record of children’s injuries. The record shall include: date and time parents were notified.
“Found that 1 out of 5 injury reports did not have documentation of time parents were notified.”
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The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: 2 references checked prior to employment.
“Staff 1 and 2 had reference checks completed approximately 5 days to 2.5 months after employment.”
Sep 11, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
The inspectors’ words, 100 words
“1. Room 1 had crumbs around the eating area and the floor where the children crawled around. Children were eating after-nap snacks, but there was also pieces of green vegetables, from lunch around the cabinets near the linoleum. There were also stains and caked in food particles on the carpet. 2. Room 2 had food and dirt debris along the edges of the classroom floor, and staff stated that the crumbs had been waxed into the floor, and that they could not remove the debris. There were also food crumbs on the carpet, away from where the children were eating.”
Aug 26, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“1. The lower school-age playground had approximately 8 broken hula hoops strewn around the playground. 2. Room 5 had peeling paint accessible to children. 3. Noticed food crumbs all over the floor in the lower level multipurpose area and the school-age area.”
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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.
“Room 3 had an unlocked cabinet with disinfectants stored, accessible to children.”
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If diaper ointment or cream is used, the following requirements shall be met: must be in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.
“Room 3 had diaper ointment that was not labeled with the child’s name.”
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If insect repellent is used, the following requirements shall be met: must be kept in the original container and labeled with the child’s name.
“Room 3 had insect repellent (OFF) that was not labeled with a child’s name.”
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Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.
“No documentation of a lockdown drill completed within the last 12 months.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“Room 1 had 2 bottles that were not labeled with a date.”
May 23, 2025: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“1) Child 1 was in care when they chipped their tooth, loosing half of their front tooth, and none of the teachers supervising them knew how or when it happened. 2) Child 2 has 59 documented bites to other children in the facility. 3) Child 3 has received a total of 35 bites from other children in care.”
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The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. The record shall include the following: date and time parents/guardians were notified.
“7 injury reports did not have documentation of the time parents/guardians were notified of the injuries.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: name, address and phone number for emergency contacts.
“Child 1 did not have documentation of an address for one of their emergency contacts.”
Feb 13, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Authorize the child day center, family day home, or family day system described in subsection A to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Staff 1, 4, and 5 did not have complete out of state background checks.”
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Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: prior to the child’s first day of care, or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child 1 and Child 5 did not have documentation of a physical exam, and both had been in care for more than 30 days.”
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The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
“The facility did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection report, and was not sure when the last fire inspection had occured.”
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After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a plan of correction, for meeting requirements for: Water supply; Sewage disposal system; and Food service, if applicable.
“The facility did not have documentation of their most recent health inspection report that included a water supply/sewage inspection, and was not sure when the most recent inspection had occured.”
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The center’s procedures for administering medication shall: include duration of the parent’s authorization for medication, provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days.
“Child 7 and 8 had had parental medication authorizations that expired. Child 7’s authorization expired on 2/4/25 and Child 8’s authorization expired on 2/10/25.”
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Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“The facility has only had one shelter in place inspection (July 2024) within the last 12 months.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information: 2 emergency contacts, parents annual review of emergency contact information.
“Child 1’s last annual review of their record was dated 2/6/2023. Child 4 did not have a second emergency contact.”
Sep 11, 2024: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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REPEAT VIOLATION. Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“1. Room two has a screw sticking half way out of the wall, accessible to children. 2. Room two has blood smeared on the wall of the bathroom stall door. 3. Room three has oatmeal strewn all over the floor from a sensory activity earlier that day. 4. Room four has food crumbs all over the floor, hallway, and under the tables.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION. 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.
“1. In room 1, bleach concentrate, hand soap, dish soap, marked keep out of reach of children, on the floor, the door to the room was unlocked and open. 2. In room 2, hand sanitizer, disinfectant spray, and soap solution accessible to children.”
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“1. On 4/10/2024, Child One bit and swallowed part of a small green foam hat. The child ingested part of the hat 2. Child One was sitting at a table with scissors, working on a project, and the child used the scissors to cut their hair.”
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There shall be at least 12 inches of space between occupied cots, beds, and rest mats.
“In Room five, there was less than 12 inches between occupied cots.”
Aug 14, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed that the hallways, classroom floors, stairwells were littered with food debris and crumbs, grime, small bits of rocks, dust and other debris; a layer of dried “dirt” and various types of dried liquid substances that caused the floor to stick to the inspectors shoes as they walked around the facility. 2) observed peeling paint in the Twos classroom and the School-Age classroom and hallway.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed in the school age classroom, a bottle of bleach water and soap water solution accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. 2) observed in the Toddler’s classroom bleach water bottles left on the changing table and in the sink.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they conducted a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: reviewed the facility’s monthly practice evacuation drill log and found that they did not conduct a drill in April or May.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that bottles were dated. Evidence: observed bottles in the infant refrigerator and found that two for Child 6 were not dated.”
Apr 12, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for all staff. Evidence: Staff #2’s Date of Hire (11/6/2023) record did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers in areas used by children. Evidence: The Multipurpose room, used by children under the age of 5 years old had 2 uncovered and un used outlets.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on a self report, the staff did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: During group time in the multipurpose room. There were two staff supervising sixteen children between the ages of 2-3 years old. Child#1 (3 years old) ran out of the room and was approximately 25 feet, behind a closed door, out of sight and supervision of the two staff reportedly for two minutes on 4/10/2024.”
Feb 5, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to post or give parents the menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the week of 1/29-2/2/2024. Evidence: The facility failed to ensure that the menu for 1/29-2/2/2024 was provided to parents by drop off 1/29/2024, which is used for parents to identify foods that may contain allergens”
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8VAC20-780-560-P
“Based on record review and staff interviews, a child with a diagnosed food allergy was served food identified in the written care plan as an allergen. Evidence: On 1/29/24 Child#1 was fed (ravioli) containing eggs, which is a documented allergen for the child.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT Based on record review, the center did not maintain and keep at the center a record that contained for an enrolled child, the name, address, and phone number of a second designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: Child#1?s record did not have a second emergency contact person listed.”
Dec 14, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on review of staff information, a central registry search was not completed for staff supervising children.
“Evidence: There was no record of a central registry search for Staff #2.”
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Based on inspection of the building, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe condition.
“Evidence: Curtain chains in classrooms were a head entrapment for the children in care.”
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Based on review of children’s records, work phone numbers of each parent who has custody were not kept for each child enrolled.
“Evidence: Work phone numbers for both parents who have custody of Child #1 were not kept on record.”
Oct 6, 2023: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on interview and review of the center’s video recording, it was determined that a staff member did not provide needed help, comfort and support to promote the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being and growth.
The inspectors’ words, 150 words
“Evidence: Video recordings for 10/3/2023 and 10/4/2023 were reviewed by La Petite Academy Administration and the Licensing Inspector and the following was confirmed: 1. In the Toddler’s classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 2:53pm, Staff #1 was observed standing on one side of a table, while Child #1 (2 years old) was standing close to the table on the opposite side. The center’s video recording showed Staff #1 picking up a chair, lifting it over the table and trying to place it between Child #1 and the table. Staff #1 inserted the chair between Child #1 and the table in a manner that caused the child to lose their balance and fall backwards. 2. On 10/4/2023 at approximately 10:35am Staff #1 was observed walking over to Child #2 (14 months old), lifting them from the floor, flipping the child once to place them on their shoulder while walking around the classroom.”
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Based on review of video recordings, the center did not ensure that children washed their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating snacks.
“Evidence: In the Toddler’s classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 3:00pm, children were observed transitioning to snack time and eating snacks. Children’s hands were not washed before or after snack time.”
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Based on observation of video recordings, a child was allowed to drink while walking around.
“Evidence: In the Toddlers classroom, on 10/3/2023 at approximately 2:45pm, Child #2 was observed holding their bottle while walking around the classroom.”
Aug 9, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on interviews, a staff member used a method that is forbidden when disciplining children for behavior.
The inspectors’ words, 112 words
“Evidence: On July 24, 2023, an ice cream truck stopped at the facility at around snack time. According to staff interviews, after the children from the Preschool classroom had picked the ice cream of their choice, Staff #1 instructed three children in the classroom to give their ice cream back to them because they needed to earn their ice cream. Staff #2 was instructed to not give the ice cream back to them until the end of the day. Staff #2 indicated that ice cream was withheld from Child #1, #2 and #3, while the other children were allowed to eat it because they had not been following directions during the day.”
Jun 22, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on interview and review of the center’s video recording, a child was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff for approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
The inspectors’ words, 297 words
“Evidence: 1. On June 21, 2023, at approximately 10:43am, the center’s video recording shows Staff #1 in the multipurpose room with 11 school-age children. At approximately 10:44am Child #1 (5 years old) is observed walking over to Staff #1 and talking briefly with them. Staff #1 stated that the child asked them to help them put a charm on their shoe, to which Staff #1 replied “no”. Staff #1 stated that when they replied no to Child #1’s request, the child started kicking and scratching Staff #1. 2. At approximately 10:46am, Staff #1 is observed walking over to the classroom’s phone to call administration for assistance with the child. Staff #1 stated that when they called the office they said to them: “Please come get Child #1 before I hurt them” 3. Staff #1 stated that after calling administration they went back to the area where Child #1 was, then Child #1 hit Staff #1 in the stomach. 4. At approximately 10:47am, the center’s video recording shows Staff #1 holding Child #1 by their arm and walking them towards a door that leads to a hallway. Staff #1 opened the door, Child #1 walked into the hallway, then Staff #1 proceeded to close the door, leaving the child outside the multipurpose room and out of sight and sound supervision. 5. After Staff #1 called administration, Staff #2 was asked to go to the multipurpose room to assist with the situation. When Staff #2 arrived to the multipurpose room, the door to the hallway was closed. Staff #2 found Child #1 in the hallway, out of sight and sound supervision of Staff #1. Based on the time of the phone call to administration, it’s estimated that Child #1 was out of sight supervision for 1 to 2 minutes.”
Mar 22, 2023: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a 1 :4 ratio in the Infant classroom.
“Evidence: On 2/7/2023 from approximately 8:23am to 8:30am, one staff was alone with 6 infants in the Infant classroom.”
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Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a 1:8 ratio in the Twos classroom.
“Evidence: 1.On 2/1/2023 from approximately 8:50am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 9 children in the Twos classroom. 2.On 2/2/2023 from approximately 8:45am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 9 children in the Twos classroom.”
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Based on review of attendance documentation and interview, the center did not maintain the required ratio in the Toddler classroom.
The inspectors’ words, 164 words
“Evidence: 1.On 2/10/2023 from approximately 8:10am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 6 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #3 (11 months), Child #7 (15 months) and Child #8 (15 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old. 2.On 2/22/2023 from approximately 8:20am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 7 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #2 (9 months), Child #3 (10 months), Child #4 (10 months) and Child #6 (15 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old. 3.On 2/24/2023 from approximately 8:05am to 9:00am, one staff was alone with 6 children in the Toddler classroom. Child #2 (9 months), Child #3 (10 months), and Child #7 (14 months) were under 16 months of age, which required the group to go by the 1:4 ratio for infants to 16 months old.”
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Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that cribs are used for children under 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot or mat.
“Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, Child #1 (10 months) and Child #2 (10 months) do not have cribs in the classroom. 2. Staff confirmed that both children sleep on mats.”
Feb 17, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain fingerprint based background checks for each staff member prior to the first day of employment.
“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s record (DOH: 02/13/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 2. Staff #3’s record (DOH: 2/8/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background check result required prior to the first day of employment. 3. Staff #5’s record (DOH: 2/9/2023) does not contain the fingerprint based background checks result required prior to the first day of employment.”
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Based on record review and interview, Tuberculosis(TB) screening requirements were not met.
The inspectors’ words, 121 words
“Evidence: 1. Staff #2’s (DOH: 2/23/2023) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. Staff #4’s (DOH: 11/29/2022) record did not contain documentation of a negative TB screening required at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3. Staff #1’s (DOH: 2/6/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 11/18/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 4. Staff #4’s (DOH: 2/8/2023) record contained TB screening documentation that was completed on 8/14/2022, the documentation was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
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Based on review of documentation, the written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions was not current.
“Evidence: Child #6’s physical exam documents listed a food allergy. Child #6 was not listed on the allergy list.”
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Based on review of medication and interview, the program did not return medication to the parents within 14 days of the authorization expiration date.
“Evidence: 1.Child #7’s medication authorization was signed by the parent only on 12/9/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 2.Child #9’s parents authorized for medication to be administered between 12/14/2022 through 12/16/2022, the medication was observed on-site during the inspection. 3.Program management confirmed that the medication did not get returned to the children’s parents.”
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Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with a name and today’s date.
“Evidence: 1.Child #10 had one bottle with no date and two bottles with the incorrect date. 2.Child #11 had two bottles with no date. 3.Child #12 had two bottles with no date. 4.Child #13 had two bottles with the incorrect date.”
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Based on record review and interview, a written care plan was not obtained for each child with a diagnosed food allergy.
“Evidence: Child #6 and Child #8, both have diagnosed food allergies, center management confirmed that allergy action plans had not been obtained for these children.”
Dec 15, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the tuberculosis (TB) screening/test documentation that the center obtained for a staff member was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
“Evidence: Staff #3’s record contains a TB screening/test that was completed on 11/26/2021. The staff member’s first day of employment was documented as 11/28/2022.”
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Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: 1.The front wall and the side wall of the shed located on the outdoor playground were not connected. The gap between the two walls was approximately 1 ft. wide and approximately four ft. long. 2.The sink located in the school-age bathroom has a broken faucet.”
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Based on observation, prepared infant formula was observed without a date.
“Evidence: In the infant classroom, two bottles of prepared infant formula were observed in the refrigerator labeled with the child’s name, but without a date.”
Dec 15, 2022: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review of the center’s video recording, staff interviews and review of the center’s written policies and procedures, it was determined that the center failed to comply with its own policies and procedures as it relates to behavior guidance.
The inspectors’ words, 211 words
“1. The Center’s “Prevention and Response” guidelines, under “Positive Behavior Support” states: “We embrace a Positive Behavior Support model that works to prevent challenging behavior in young children.” “Children are more likely to develop self-control when they are treated with dignity and given clear, consistent, and fair limits for classroom behavior.” “ When children struggle with making appropriate behavior choices, our approach is to embrace these teachable moments by helping children learn social-emotional skills, through teaching, modeling, and coaching in the moment.” “The following types of discipline are prohibited: Restricting a child’s movement by binding, tying, or any other type of physical restraint or time-out, including lifting or carrying a child.” 2. The center staff did not follow its own policies and procedures on 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:53pm when: A) Staff #1 directed Child #1 (4 years old) to sit on a chair, without offering an alternative activity or redirection. B) Staff #1 chased Child #1 around the classroom then grabbed Child #1 under their left arm, placed the child over their shoulder and proceeded to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to another classroom. C) Staff #1 pulled Child #1’s sleeve to direct them to pick up the chairs the child had kicked to the floor.”
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Based on staff interview and review of the center’s video recording, it was determined that a staff member did not use behavioral guidance that was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
The inspectors’ words, 214 words
“Evidence: The video recording for December 12, 2022, was reviewed by La Petite Academy Administration and Licensing Inspectors and the following was confirmed: 1. On 12/12/2022 at approximately 3:51pm, Child #1 (4 years old) picked up a cylinder mat and began to roll it around the Multipurpose room. Staff #1 is observed taking the cylinder mat from Child #1 and putting it away. Staff #1 then walks Child #1 towards a chair and directs them to sit on the chair. 2.Child #1 sits down on the chair, but then the child gets up and starts walking away from the chair. Child#1 is observed running away from Staff #1, while Staff #1 is trying to get to them. 3. At approximately 3:53pm, Staff #1 is observed lifting the child up from under their left arm, placing the child over their shoulder as they proceed to carry the child with their feet dangling off the ground to the School-age classroom, which is adjacent to the Multipurpose room. 4. While in the School-age classroom Child #1 is observed walking around the classroom and knocking down two chairs. Staff #1 then walks towards Child #1, pulls the child from their sleeve, and takes the child back to the chairs that the child knocked down to pick them up.”
Aug 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on observation, areas of the center were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: An area of approximately 6 feet in length of cracked uneven concrete was observed on the walkway that leads to the infant playground.”
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Based on observation, the center did not have emergency numbers posted in a visible place at each telephone.
“Evidence: A total of 6 telephones were observed, one in each classroom, emergency numbers were not posted in a visible place at each telephone during the inspection.”
All 26 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 25, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| May 23, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 1, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 158 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 12 complaint inspections on record.
- 11 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 11 of them found valid.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Sep 23, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quantity. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quality/Training. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quantity. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Staff Quantity. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Restraints/Behavior Management. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 304 child care providers in Loudoun County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 62.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
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| La Petite Academy - Leesburg This child care provider | 62 |
| Congregation Sha’are Shalom | 2 |
| Evelyn Morant | 6 |
| Leesburg Community Church | 2 |
| Christ Community Church and School | 41 |
| Winwood Children’s Center | 27 |
| Loudoun Country Day School | 8 |
| Fareeha Shaharyar | 10 |
| The Goddard School - Leesburg | 21 |
| Lia Johnson | 11 |
| Christina Townsend | 1 |
| Mary Ugarte | 29 |
| Kiddie Academy of Leesburg | 30 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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