La Petite Academy-Clara Barton

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

“The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age is one staff per ten children. On July 7, 2025, in classroom #2, staff #1 and staff #4 were out of ratio (youngest child 3 years old) from approximately 9:24am until 12:08pm with: -22 children from approximately 9:24am until 9:50am. -24 children from approximately 9:50am until 12:08pm. Witness #3 and witness #4 observed classroom #2 out of ratio from approximately 9:24am until 12:08pm. The center's face to name transition sheet confirmed that classroom #2 was out of ratio from approximately 9:24am until 12:08pm On July 7, 2025, in classroom #3, staff #1 was out of ratio (youngest child 3 years old) from approximately 3:00pm until 4:27pm with: -15 children from approximately 3:00pm until 4:06pm. -14 children from approximately 4:06pm until 4:10pm. -13 children from approximately 4:10pm until 4:16pm. -12 children from approximately 4:16pm until 4:25pm. -11 children from approximately 4:25pm until 4:27pm. Witness #4 observed classroom #3 out of ratio from approximately 3:00pm until 4:27pm. The center's face to name transition sheet confirmed that classroom #3 was out of ratio from approximately 3:00pm until 4:27pm.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

“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.”

8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

“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.”

8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: No

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

“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.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“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.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“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.”

8VAC20-780-550-D

“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill completed for the month of December 2024.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-550-E

“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.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“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.”

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

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 #1, who is currently working, was dated one day after their first day of employment.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an out of state sex offender registry search and a search of child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry maintained by any other state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's(date of hire: 08/19/2024) sworn statement document indicated that Staff # 2 lived out side the state of Virginia within the last five years. The record for Staff #2 did not contain an out of state sex offender registry search or an out of state search of child abuse and neglect registry that was requested by the child day center. 2. Staff #1 acknowledged that the record for Staff #2 did not contain an out of state sex offender registry search or an out of state search of child abuse and neglect registry that was requested by the child day center.”

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.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“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.”

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.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“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 .”

8VAC20-780-160-C

“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.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“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.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“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.”

8VAC20-780-240-B

“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.”

8VAC20-780-70

“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.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interview, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On January 4, 2024, at approximately 3:45pm, during afternoon pick-up time, Staff #1 (doh: 5/16/2013) in the Infant room give a bottle that contained approximately 6 ounces of a mixture of ? breast milk & ? formula to Infant #1. The bottle did not belong to Infant #1. 2. Staff #1 fed the whole bottle to Infant #1. 3. Staff #1 realized the bottle that was just fed to Infant #1 did not belong to Infant #1 at the time that Infant #1 was being picked up by their parent in the afternoon. 4. Staff #1 did not always ensure the care and protection of Infant #1.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

“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.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“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."”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“Based on staff interview, when staff were supervising children, they did not always ensure their care and protection. Evidence: 1. On January 4, 2024, at approximately 3:45pm, during afternoon pick-up time, Staff #1 (doh: 5/16/2013) in the Infant room give a bottle that contained approximately 6 ounces of a mixture of ? breast milk & ? formula to Infant #1. The bottle did not belong to Infant #1. 2. Staff #1 fed the whole bottle to Infant #1. 3. Staff #1 realized the bottle that was just fed to Infant #1 did not belong to Infant #1 at the time that Infant #1 was being picked up by their parent in the afternoon. 4. Staff #1 did not always ensure the care and protection of Infant #1.”

8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No

“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.”

22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No

“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.”

8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: No

“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."”

8VAC20-820-120-E-5

“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.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-340-A

“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. 1. On 9/2/2022, the Two’s classroom was outside during their morning playground time. At approximately 10:31am, video footage showed Child A (2 years old) push the unlocked gate in the back corner of the playground, exit through the gate, and the gate then closing behind Child A. 2. Staff B and Staff C were supervising the children in Two’s classroom while outside on the playground and they did not see Child A exit the playground. 3. The gate that Child A exited out of lead to the parking lot of the facility. Over an approximate 3 minute span, Child A walked to the outside of the parking lot, approximately 12 feet from the playground gate. A bicyclist who was passing by observed that Child A was unsupervised and yelled to Staff A (who was holding the front door of the facility open at that time) ?There is a child in the road!? At approximately 10:34am, video footage showed Staff A running towards [name] Drive to retrieve Child A. 4. Staff A stated that Child A was found ?by the grassy area in between the sidewalk and the road ([name] Drive). 5. [name] Drive runs adjacent to Ox Road, which is a busy, 4 lane divided highway. 6. Staff B and Staff C had realized that Child A was missing when they conducted their head count prior to going back inside to the Two’s classroom. After checking the playground thoroughly for Child A, they went inside to the Two’s classroom to use their walkie talkie to contact the front office and notify them of a ?missing child.? 7. Shortly after they contacted the front office about the ?missing child?, Staff A walked back into the building with Child A and returned Child A to the Two’s classroom.”

8VAC20-780-340-F

“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 [name] 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.”

8VAC20-780-40-E

“Based on staff interview, the licensee did not ensure that they are in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation available on 9/8/2022 of either the Staff or Management’s Daily Playground Safety Checklist being completed on the date of the incident, 9/2/2022. 2. The center’s Playground Safety Procedures state: ?1. Every day, prior to children using the playground, a member of management must designate a staff member who must complete the following: -Inspect the Playground using the Daily Playground Safety Checklist for Staff. 2. A member of Management must complete the Daily Playground Safety Checklist for Management and either make the necessary repairs or submit work orders to Facilities.? 3. Staff A stated that ?The playground Safety checklist was not completed that day, 9/2/2022. Staff D usually does the playground safety checklist, but it was not completed that day.? 4. Staff E stated that ?No one did the morning safety checklist to make sure all of the gates are secure. Usually the opener or safety captain is the one who does it.?”

8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: No

“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.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No

“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.”

22.1-289.035-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-160-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.”

8VAC20-780-450-A

“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.”

8VAC20-780-520-C

“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.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

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

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.”

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.”

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.”