La Petite Academy, Inc- #7138

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

“The flannel learning board in the preschool classroom was detached from the fabric, exposing the sharp ends of screws at the bottom due to the metal frame being opened.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on review of staff records, the center did not ensure to obtain central registry findings for all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers every five years thereafter.

“Evidence: In Staff#7’s record (date of hire: 01/01/07), there was no central registry finding results provided for review during the inspection.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: In the infant room, there was observation of Child#1 sitting on the floor covered in multiple torn pieces of paper towels while inserting a larger piece into their mouth. Staff#1 & Staff#2 were observed on the opposite side of the room and were unaware until told by inspector.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to post daily schedules in each group of children. Evidence: In the preschool & toddlers groups, there were no daily schedules posted for review during the inspection.

“Interview with staff confirmed the daily schedule for each of the groups were not posted for review.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-380-A.

Based on interview, the center did not ensure to obtain all nonmedical emergency supplies required.

“Evidence: Interview with staff revealed a one working, battery-operated radio in each building used by children was not available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-540-E.

Repeat

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on staff interview and attendance documentation , the licensee did not ensure the ratio in the 3 year olds up to schoolage ratio is 1 staff to 10 children.

“Evidence: 1- Licensees observed at approximatley 9:40am 1 staff with 11 children in the Preschool classroom during the tour. 2- The face to name attendace record confirmed there was 1 staff to 11 children 9:37am - 9:43am. 3- The ratio for children 3 year old up to school age the ratio is 1 staff to 10 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-350-B-4.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure evacuation drills were conducted monthly.

“Evidence: The center confirmed there was not a evacuation drilled conducted in the December.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-D.

Based on record review the licensee did not ensure all serious and minor injury written documentation contained all required information.

“Evidence: Child #8’s written record for injury from December 14, 2023 did not containt type of first aid administered/treatment provided. Child #8’s written record for injury from December 8, 2023 did not contain how parent was notified.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering or cleaning children.

“Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, there was coloring pages, tablet and supplies on the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the menu was posted for the week.

“Evidence: The menu posted was for the week of November 13-November 17. The menu for the week of November 20 was not posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure Notice of the superintendent’s intent shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the facility to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.

“Evidence: The Notice of Intent was not posted in the center on November 21, 2023. Confirmed with staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-3.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a copy of special order issued by the department be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations.

“Evidence: On November 21, 2023 the special order issued was not posted . Confirmed by staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-6.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center obtain documentation that each child has recieved immunization before the child can attend the center.

“Evidence: Child #2 start date 09/27/2022 record did not have a immunization before child attend. There was no documentation of immunization during the inspection confirmed by the staff in charge.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-130-A.

Repeat Violation

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Repeat violation:

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period dated. Evidence: The menu posted was not dated during the inspection on July 26, 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-560-F.

Based on record review, 1 of 5 children’s records did not contain documentation of all required information.

“Evidence: Child #2’s (start date: 09/07/2022) record did not contain documentation of proof of identity. Staff in charge was unable to locate documentation of proof identity was reviewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure a health insepction was completed annually.

“Evidence: The most recent health inspection was May 24, 2021 which is more than a year old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on record reveiw the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center , inside and outside , shall be maintained in a clean safe and operable condition.

“Evidence: In all rooms in the center , there was dust on the ceiling vents. The infant classroom, there is white peeling paint on the bottom of the 1/2 door.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on interviews, written statements, documentation and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-A.

Based on interviews and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are in sight and sound supervision of staff.

“Evidence: 1. On March 7, 2023, child #1 ( 4 years old) was left alone without sight and sound supervision for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in the center’s fenced in playground area. Confirmed by the video footage that was reviewed on March 14, 2023. 2. After viewing video footage, it was determined that Staff #1 went out to playground and Child #1 was at the top of the slide under the covered red component of the overhead portion of the roof of the slide.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-340-F.

Based on interview and review, the center did not ensure that the center’s activities were maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department.

Rule 8VAC20-780-40-E.

Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that child day program has a carbon monoxide detector .

“Evidence: Director confirmed they are still working on getting a carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was annual fire inspection completed.

“Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was 08/09/2021, which is more than a year old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-A.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure health inspection are completed annually.

“Evidence: The most reccent health inspection was 05/24/2021, which more tha a year old.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-260-B.

Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure th emost recent inspection finding were posted.

“Evidence : The inspection finding posted was from August 2021. The most recent inspection was in July 2022. Director confirmed she did not have most recent inspeciton posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

Based on record review,observations and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made of the day of occurence contained all required documentation.

“Evidence: On August 17, 2022, the written record for injury provided did not have a type of circumstance of the injury . The report from August 16, 2022 stated “ During clean up Child #1 went to sit on carpet “ the report did not provide details of the incident. Staff #1 confirmed the report did not provide the details of the incident. Staff #1 did complete the documentation when the licensing inspector was present.”

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

Based on video footage , staff interview and documentaiton, the licensee did not ensure behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.

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

Based on staff interview and review of menu, the licensee did not ensure center follow the most age approriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Ault food Program for USDA.

“Evidence: On July 28, 2022 the menu posted in the facility shows for breakfast there are only 2 food components provided for breakfast. USDA guidelines state the center must provide 3 components for breakfast. Staff #1 confirmed the menu does state breakfast but it is actually a snack provided in the morning.”

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

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a carbon monoxide detector was in a building that serves preschool-age children.

“Evidence: During the inspection the person in charge was unable to locate the carbon monoxide detector.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was one working, battery-operated radio in building .

“Evidence: There was not a battery operated radio available during the inspection. Confirmed by the person in charge.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-540-E.

Based on observation and staff interview, a menu listing foods to be served for meals and snacks during the current one-week period shall be dated,

“Evidence: The menu posted was not dated. Confirmed by person in charge.”

Rule 22VAC40-185-560-F.

Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure inside and outside is maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.

“Evidence : Inside the building entering the classrooms, there was a broken storage container with library books. In the Preschool classroom, there was one broken plastic container, which was cracked that could snag skin or pinch. In the School Age room, there was two plastic storage containers broken, which was cracked that could snag skin or pinch. In the both bathrooms , the bottoms of partions are rusting and a red residue is coming off the partition.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensse did not enure the bathrooms are equipped with toilet paper within reach of children.

“Evidence: The front bathrooms, there was not toilet paper between the last two toilets. Staff confirmed the toilet paper was not in reach for children.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-320-B.

Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure medicaiton labeled with the child’s name , the name of the medication , the dosage amount and the time or times to be given.

“Evidence: Child #2 epipen and benadryl did not have child’s name . The epipen did not have the perscription label. Confirmed by staff.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-510-G.

Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the records for staff contained all required documents.

“Evidence: During the inspection the records for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have 2 references. Staff #3 was missing one reference.”

Rule 8VAC20-780-70.