La Petite Academy #7123

8VAC20-780-160-A

“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 TB was dated two months prior to the date of employment, and Staff #2 had no documentation of a TB screening and has been working for 3 weeks.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for three (3) weeks, did not have a completed national criminal background check prior to employment. The national criminal background check for Staff #2 , who is currently working, was dated two (2) weeks after their first day of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain a copy of background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for 3 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting an out-of-state central registry check and a sex offender registry search.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who have been working with children for 3 weeks, did not have documentation of orientation training to include all of the facility's specific topics.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 and 16 other children did not have records for this center. The children had been attending for 3 weeks and their records were for a different child care center.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Each center shall keep and maintain staff records for each staff person. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who has been actively working at the center for the last 3 weeks, did not have a staff record with the required documents. The records did not have an application, date of employment, references, background checks, documentation to demonstrate the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required for the job position, and health information. Repeat Violation”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who had been employed for three (3) weeks, did not have a central registry requested.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #2 , who is currently working, is dated one week after their first day of employment. Repeat violation”

8VAC20-780-90-A

“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent and include an authorization for emergency medical care, a statement the center will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and parent will arrange to have the child picked up, and a statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease. Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have written parental agreements for the center. The parental agreements were for a different child care program. There were 16 other children in attendance from a different center who did not have parental agreements.”

8VAC20-780-130-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. Child #3, #4 and #5, who had been attending for 3 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Repeat Violation”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on record review, at least one staff in each classroom where children are present did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The Infant classroom did not have at least one staff with a current CPR. Staff #3 had an expired CPR certification which expired on 4/22/24.”

8VAC20-780-130-B

“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: Child #2 (age 14 months) last immunization record is dated 7/5/23. No additional documentation of immunization were obtained.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the provider failed to document that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation of references being completed prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation for completing the VDOE sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation that orientation training had been completed at the time of the inspection (7/22/24). 2. The record for Staff #4 (DOH 7/8/24) did not have documentation that orientation training had been completed at the time of the inspection (7/22/24).”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. The Twos classroom had peeling paint or chipped on various walls 2. The Toddlers classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls. 3. The Preschool classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls. 4. The Pre-K classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, the Sworn Statement was not completed prior to employment. Evidence: The Sworn Statement was dated 04/29/24 for Staff #2 and the date of hire for Staff #2 was 4/1/24.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no documentation for a practice evacuation drill for the months of April and May 2024.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The TB documentation (dated 6/25/24) for Staff #8 (DOH 6/24/24) was not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. The TB documentation(dated 1/11/24) for Staff #2 was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment (DOH 4/1/24). 3. The TB documentation (dated 4/22/24) for Staff #5 was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment (DOH 7/1/24).”

8VAC20-780-530-A-1

“Based on record review, at least one staff in each classroom where children are present did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The Infant classroom did not have at least one staff with a current CPR. Staff #3 had an expired CPR certification which expired on 4/22/24.”

8VAC20-780-130-B

“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: Child #2 (age 14 months) last immunization record is dated 7/5/23. No additional documentation of immunization were obtained.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the provider failed to document that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation of references being completed prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation for completing the VDOE sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (DOH 4/1/24) did not have documentation that orientation training had been completed at the time of the inspection (7/22/24). 2. The record for Staff #4 (DOH 7/8/24) did not have documentation that orientation training had been completed at the time of the inspection (7/22/24).”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas inside were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1. The Twos classroom had peeling paint or chipped on various walls 2. The Toddlers classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls. 3. The Preschool classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls. 4. The Pre-K classroom had peeling or chipped paint on various walls.”

22.1-289.035-B-1

“Based on record review, the Sworn Statement was not completed prior to employment. Evidence: The Sworn Statement was dated 04/29/24 for Staff #2 and the date of hire for Staff #2 was 4/1/24.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“Based on record review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: There was no documentation for a practice evacuation drill for the months of April and May 2024.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening. at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The TB documentation (dated 6/25/24) for Staff #8 (DOH 6/24/24) was not submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 2. The TB documentation(dated 1/11/24) for Staff #2 was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment (DOH 4/1/24). 3. The TB documentation (dated 4/22/24) for Staff #5 was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment (DOH 7/1/24).”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. There were 3 bottles of formula not dated and labeled with a child's name. 2. Staff #4 confirmed the bottles of formula were not labeled for Child #4. 3. The director confirmed the bottles of formula were not labeled.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not wash their hands before a diaper change. 2. Staff #4 did not wash their hands before a diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the staff failed to use the foot-operated leakproof storage system in such a way that neither the staff member's hand or soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during diaper disposal. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 used her hands to lift the foot-operated storage system when disposing of soiled diapers and paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation and interview, the prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. There were 3 bottles of formula not dated and labeled with a child's name. 2. Staff #4 confirmed the bottles of formula were not labeled for Child #4. 3. The director confirmed the bottles of formula were not labeled.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water before a diaper change. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not wash their hands before a diaper change. 2. Staff #4 did not wash their hands before a diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the staff failed to use the foot-operated leakproof storage system in such a way that neither the staff member's hand or soiled diaper touched the exterior surface of the storage system during diaper disposal. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 used her hands to lift the foot-operated storage system when disposing of soiled diapers and paper towels.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a clean, and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Peeling and chipped paint in the school-age classroom (back wall). 2. Chipped paint in the infant classroom (left side wall). 3. The inspector and director observed the toddler playground. There are tree roots from the tree closest to the right fence exposed and creating tripping hazards.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, cots used by children during the designated rest period did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: Inspector observed in the Toddler classroom, Child #6 was laying on a cot that did not have a bottom cover.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Record for Child #1 (age 14 months) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation is dated 4/4/22. 2. Record for Child #2 (age 14 months) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation is dated 9/26/22.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a clean, and safe condition. Evidence: 1. Peeling and chipped paint in the school-age classroom (back wall). 2. Chipped paint in the infant classroom (left side wall). 3. The inspector and director observed the toddler playground. There are tree roots from the tree closest to the right fence exposed and creating tripping hazards.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“Based on observation, cots used by children during the designated rest period did not have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. Evidence: Inspector observed in the Toddler classroom, Child #6 was laying on a cot that did not have a bottom cover.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Record for Child #1 (age 14 months) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation is dated 4/4/22. 2. Record for Child #2 (age 14 months) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation is dated 9/26/22.”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. On the Toddler-Twos playground, the mulch does not provide a safe fall zone. There is bare dirt under playground equipment (climber and slide) and throughout the play area. 2. Several large tree roots are exposed where the dirt and mulch does not cover. 3. Mulch is less than ?? on most areas of the playground.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the children hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: Child #7 in the Toddler Classroom did not wash their hands after toileting.”

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 #5 (Toddler classroom) did not use soap and water to clean the diapering surface after each use. 2. Staff #5 only used a bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Infant classroom failed to sign in Child #6. 2. Staff #5 acknowledge that Child #6 was not signed in upon arrival. Child #6 arrived at approximately 8:35am. 3. At time of observation (11:35am) child #6 was not signed in on attendance sheet.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, crib was not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1.Child #5 (Infant classroom) was sleeping in a crib that was not labeled. 2. Staff #5 acknowledged the crib was not labeled for Child #5 (start date 08/2/2022)”

8VAC20-780-330-B

“Based on observation, resilient surfacing does not comply with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. On the Toddler-Twos playground, the mulch does not provide a safe fall zone. There is bare dirt under playground equipment (climber and slide) and throughout the play area. 2. Several large tree roots are exposed where the dirt and mulch does not cover. 3. Mulch is less than ?? on most areas of the playground.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, the children hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: Child #7 in the Toddler Classroom did not wash their hands after toileting.”

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 #5 (Toddler classroom) did not use soap and water to clean the diapering surface after each use. 2. Staff #5 only used a bleach solution to sanitize the diapering surface.”

8VAC20-780-80-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Infant classroom failed to sign in Child #6. 2. Staff #5 acknowledge that Child #6 was not signed in upon arrival. Child #6 arrived at approximately 8:35am. 3. At time of observation (11:35am) child #6 was not signed in on attendance sheet.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation and interview, crib was not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1.Child #5 (Infant classroom) was sleeping in a crib that was not labeled. 2. Staff #5 acknowledged the crib was not labeled for Child #5 (start date 08/2/2022)”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, tuberculosis screening for staff was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #2 Tuberculosis test was dated 2/1/22 and the date of hire was 7/25/22.”

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. Child in preschool classroom was laying on cot without a top or bottom covered. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged child did not bring his covers today..”