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La Petite Academy, INC- 7144

3190 Lake Powell Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days

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About La Petite Academy, INC- 7144

La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 is a licensed child care center in Williamsburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy, INC- 7144

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#654444
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Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 21 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The list in the center's classrooms was not dated for the current month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was an incomplete physical documentation in the record of child #6, who had been enrolled for two years.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a cracked plastic container with sharp points containing a toy in the Twos/Threes classroom during free play. There was a protruding screw on the wall mirror nearby the sink in the Twos/Threes classroom.”
  3. Dec 3, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In the infant room, Child#1 was sleeping in a crib not identified for use by a specific child. In the Infant room, Child#2 was sleeping in a crib not labeled for this specific child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #10, who has been enrolled for 1 year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. The record for Child #3, enrolled for seven months, was missing the following required components: address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
  4. Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In the infant room, Child#1 was sleeping in a crib not identified for use by a specific child. In the Infant room, Child#2 was sleeping in a crib not labeled for this specific child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #10, who has been enrolled for 1 year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. The record for Child #3, enrolled for seven months, was missing the following required components: address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
  5. Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In the infant room, Child#1 was sleeping in a crib not identified for use by a specific child. In the Infant room, Child#2 was sleeping in a crib not labeled for this specific child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #10, who has been enrolled for 1 year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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. The record for Child #3, enrolled for seven months, was missing the following required components: address for two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached”
  6. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 more than 4 months, lived outside Virginia in the past five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, criminal history check and sex offender from state the staff lived in. Staff #6, employed for more than 5 months, lived outside of Virginia in the past five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry from the state the staff lived in.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent fire inspection was February 27, 2024.”
  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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 more than 4 months, lived outside Virginia in the past five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check, criminal history check and sex offender from state the staff lived in. Staff #6, employed for more than 5 months, lived outside of Virginia in the past five years. The center did not have documentation of requesting a central registry from the state the staff lived in.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The most recent fire inspection was February 27, 2024.”
  8. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 23 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure current certfication in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: Staff #4 did not have CPR certification that included in-person competency. Staff #4 was hired in April 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not not ensure center obtained all required information on the minor injury reports. Evidence: Child #1 injury report for 7/01/2024 did not have two signatures. Child #3 injury report for 7/16/2024 did not have required notification information documented. Child #4 injury report for 7/16/2024 did not have have informaiton how parent was notified.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Based on record review , observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure Central Registry was maintained prior to be alone with children. Evidence: Staff #1 hire 7/22/2024 was alone in the 2 year old classroom. The center did not have results for the central registry. Confirmed with the Director.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation : Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside was mainted in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Outdside on the play ground area there was a black spout attached to the gutter that was cracked / broken with sharp edges. Outside on the playground, there was a plastic tote with outdoor toys that was cracked/broken.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was hazordous substances kept in locked place. Evidence: In the preschool classroom, there was a cabinet unlocked with multiple cleaning chemicals. Confirmed with director during the tour.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was sufficient amount of resilent surfacing in the fall zone. Evidence: There was not 6 inches of resilent surfacing under all fall zones on both playgrounds. The resilent surfacing in the fall zone was unable to be determined. Confirmed during tour with the director.”
  4. Jul 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure current certfication in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: Staff #4 did not have CPR certification that included in-person competency. Staff #4 was hired in April 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not not ensure center obtained all required information on the minor injury reports. Evidence: Child #1 injury report for 7/01/2024 did not have two signatures. Child #3 injury report for 7/16/2024 did not have required notification information documented. Child #4 injury report for 7/16/2024 did not have have informaiton how parent was notified.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Based on record review , observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure Central Registry was maintained prior to be alone with children. Evidence: Staff #1 hire 7/22/2024 was alone in the 2 year old classroom. The center did not have results for the central registry. Confirmed with the Director.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat violation : Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside was mainted in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Outdside on the play ground area there was a black spout attached to the gutter that was cracked / broken with sharp edges. Outside on the playground, there was a plastic tote with outdoor toys that was cracked/broken.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was hazordous substances kept in locked place. Evidence: In the preschool classroom, there was a cabinet unlocked with multiple cleaning chemicals. Confirmed with director during the tour.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure there was sufficient amount of resilent surfacing in the fall zone. Evidence: There was not 6 inches of resilent surfacing under all fall zones on both playgrounds. The resilent surfacing in the fall zone was unable to be determined. Confirmed during tour with the director.”
  5. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.023-A

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the notice of intent was posted in a prominent place at public entrance of the licensed premises. Evidence: The center director confirmed the Notice of Intent was not posted.”
  8. Jan 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required information was in each childrens' record. Evience: Child # 3 was missing one emergency contact address.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-D

      “Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a battery operated radio in the facility. Evidence : Staff #1 was not able to locate a battery operated radio in the facility.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure shelter in place and lockdown drills were documented. Evidence: There was no documentation that in 2023 there were 2 shelter in place and 1 lockdown conducted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff references included results. Evidence: REPEAT Staff #2 and Staff #3 references did not have documentation of results. Confirmed by Staff #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 12/18/2023. Staff #3 lived in Massachussetts in the past 5 years. Staff #3 did not haven Massachussetts criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observaton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kit. Evidence: The center did not have the following first aid items: 1- adhesive tape 2- First aid manual 3- tweezers 4- anatiseptic solution or wipe/pads”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside and outside shallbe maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the two year old and three year old room, in two of the bathrooms there is rust on the partition. A red residue is coming off the partition. Outside on the playground, the paint on the fence is peeling off in multiple areas.”
  9. Jan 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required information was in each childrens' record. Evience: Child # 3 was missing one emergency contact address.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-D

      “Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a battery operated radio in the facility. Evidence : Staff #1 was not able to locate a battery operated radio in the facility.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure shelter in place and lockdown drills were documented. Evidence: There was no documentation that in 2023 there were 2 shelter in place and 1 lockdown conducted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff references included results. Evidence: REPEAT Staff #2 and Staff #3 references did not have documentation of results. Confirmed by Staff #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 12/18/2023. Staff #3 lived in Massachussetts in the past 5 years. Staff #3 did not haven Massachussetts criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observaton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kit. Evidence: The center did not have the following first aid items: 1- adhesive tape 2- First aid manual 3- tweezers 4- anatiseptic solution or wipe/pads”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside and outside shallbe maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the two year old and three year old room, in two of the bathrooms there is rust on the partition. A red residue is coming off the partition. Outside on the playground, the paint on the fence is peeling off in multiple areas.”
  10. Jan 12, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure all required information was in each childrens' record. Evience: Child # 3 was missing one emergency contact address.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-D

      “Based on interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a battery operated radio in the facility. Evidence : Staff #1 was not able to locate a battery operated radio in the facility.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-H

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure shelter in place and lockdown drills were documented. Evidence: There was no documentation that in 2023 there were 2 shelter in place and 1 lockdown conducted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure staff references included results. Evidence: REPEAT Staff #2 and Staff #3 references did not have documentation of results. Confirmed by Staff #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 12/18/2023. Staff #3 lived in Massachussetts in the past 5 years. Staff #3 did not haven Massachussetts criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observaton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required items were in the first aid kit. Evidence: The center did not have the following first aid items: 1- adhesive tape 2- First aid manual 3- tweezers 4- anatiseptic solution or wipe/pads”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “REPEAT Based on observation, the areas and equipment of the center inside and outside shallbe maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the two year old and three year old room, in two of the bathrooms there is rust on the partition. A red residue is coming off the partition. Outside on the playground, the paint on the fence is peeling off in multiple areas.”
  11. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “REPEAT Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are in sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff check on a child who has not returned from the restroom after five minutes. Depending on the location and layout of the restroom, staff may need to provide intermittent sight supervision of the children in the restroom area during this five-minute period to assure the safety of children and to provide assistance to children as needed. On September 6, 2023, child #1 (4 years old) was left alone without sight and sound supervision for an undetermined amount of time. Staff #4 found Child #1 was found alone in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom bathroom by the Staff #4. The group that the child was supposed to be in class was outside on the playground. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were responsible for her care, were unaware that the child was not in their group on the playground.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “REPEAT 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. Evidence: 1. The center’s Child Supervision Guidelines states: "Children must be supervised, in the direct line of sight and within ear shot of a staff member, at all times. All state mandated adult to child ratios must be followed at all times. " 2. Center policy also states: "Face-to-Name means staff must see the child's face and say the child's name when confirming all children are accounted for throughout the day. Face to names must be used to document staff to child ratios throughout the day: hourly, children arriving or leaving the classroom, transitioning children from one location to another (playground, fieldtrips, electives etc.), combining and or blending classrooms. Face to Name sheets is kept current at all times." 3. On September 6, 2023, Staff #3 confirmed that they heard a child #1 (4 years old) knocking on a bathroom door and yelling. Staff #4 looked over the bathroom stall from the 2-year-old classroom and went to the Pre-K classroom to open the bathroom door for child #1. During the time that child #1 was in bathroom, the child was not supervised as the center’s supervision policy requires and she could not be accounted for because the group she was supposed to be in had transitioned from the classroom to the outdoor play area. Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were responsible for her care, confirmed that child #1 was then brought out to them on the playground.”
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “REPEAT Based on interviews, documentation and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On September 6, 2023, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were in the 2-year-old classroom. They heard Child #1 (4-years-old) yelling and knocking on the door. The bathroom door was stuck. Staff #4 left the 2-year-old classroom to open the door for Child #1. The length of time child #1 was in the bathroom was not able to be determined. Child #1 was supposed to be in the care of Staff #1 and Staff #2, who were outside with the other children. Staff #4 brought Child #1 outside with her class. 2. Staff confirmed the bathroom door in Pre-K classroom has been sticking for a few months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: Yes

      “REPEAT Based on observation, 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: During inspection on September 14, 2023, the bathroom door in the Pre- K classroom was sticking, making it hard to open the door. On September 14, 2023, and September 21, 2023 Staff confirmed that the door sticks.”
  13. Sep 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “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. Evidence: 1. The center’s Child Supervision Guidelines states: "Children must be supervised, in the direct line of sight and within ear shot of a staff member, at all times. All state mandated adult to child ratios must be followed at all times. " 2. Center policy also states: "Face-to-Name means staff must see the child's face and say the child's name when confirming all children are accounted for throughout the day. Face to names must be used to document staff to child ratios throughout the day: hourly, children arriving or leaving the classroom, transitioning children from one location to another (playground, fieldtrips, electives etc), combining and or blending classrooms. Face to Name sheets is kept current at all times." 3.The Face to Name transition sheet had child #1 checked off transitioning to the playground at 3:44pm. Video footage confirmed the children went outside at approximately 4:15pm and Staff #3 found Child #1 in the bathroom at 4:17pm. The incident report states on September 12, 2023, at 4:16pm, Staff #3 heard knocking on the bathroom door in the Pre-K classroom. Staff #3 open the bathroom door. Child #1 walks out of the bathroom. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that child #1 was brought out to the playground by Staff #3.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “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. Staff check on a child who has not returned from the restroom after five minutes. Depending on the location and layout of the restroom, staff may need to provide intermittent sight supervision of the children in the restroom area during this five-minute period to assure the safety of children and to provide assistance to children as needed. 1. On September 12, 2023, child #1 (3 years old) was left alone without sight and sound supervision for approximately 2 minutes in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom. Confirmed by the video footage that was reviewed on September 21, 2023. 2. After viewing video footage, it was determined that Child #1 went into the bathroom at approximately 4:00pm to approximately 4:17pm when he was found by another staff person. No staff checked on Child #1 while he was in the bathroom because staff were unaware that he was there. Staff #1 and Staff #2 went out to playground and left child #1 in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #3 found child #1 at 4:17pm. Staff confirmed they did not know Child #1 was in the bathroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “8VAC20-780-270. Building maintenance Based on observation, 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: During inspection on September 14, 2023, it was observed that the bathroom door in the Pre- K classroom was sticking, making it hard to open the door. On September 14, 2023 and September 21, 2023 staff confirmed that the door sticks.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, documentation and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On September 12, 2023, Staff #3 reported that child #1 (3-year-old) was left alone in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #1 was cleaning the tables and Staff #2 was on the carpet with the children. Observed on video footage at approximately 4:00pm, child #1 goes into the bathroom and closes the door. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed they were not aware that child #1 was in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 brought a group of children out to the playground. Staff #3 was walking through the classroom and heard knocking on the bathroom door. Staff #3 opened the bathroom door and child #1 came out of the bathroom. Child #1 was left in the bathroom of the classroom alone for approximately 2 minutes. Confirmed by video footage and staff interviews. 3. As confirmed by interviews, statements, documentation and video footage, Staff #3 found child #1 in the bathroom at approximately 4:17pm. During staff interviews confirmation was made that the bathroom door sticks. 4. The center’s incident report stated "Child #1 was left in the bathroom and that actions to be taken to prevent future incidents is to perform and follow proper face to name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each child record contained all required information. Evidence: Child #2 and Child #5 record documentation did not have complete emergency addresses for each emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure docuemntation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place and lock down drills . Evidence: There was not documentation of June emergency evacuation drill was conducted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each staff member and shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department Evidence : Staff #4 hire date 07/10/2023. Staff #4 most recent tuberculosis test was 04/28/2023 which is not with in the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom partition in the preschool is rusting. Outside on the playground , there is a cone that is cracked . Outside on the building, there is splintering siding.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 08/14/2023. Staff #1 lived in Pennsylvania in the past 5 years. Staff #1 did not have Pennsylvania criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
  14. Sep 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “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. Evidence: 1. The center’s Child Supervision Guidelines states: "Children must be supervised, in the direct line of sight and within ear shot of a staff member, at all times. All state mandated adult to child ratios must be followed at all times. " 2. Center policy also states: "Face-to-Name means staff must see the child's face and say the child's name when confirming all children are accounted for throughout the day. Face to names must be used to document staff to child ratios throughout the day: hourly, children arriving or leaving the classroom, transitioning children from one location to another (playground, fieldtrips, electives etc), combining and or blending classrooms. Face to Name sheets is kept current at all times." 3.The Face to Name transition sheet had child #1 checked off transitioning to the playground at 3:44pm. Video footage confirmed the children went outside at approximately 4:15pm and Staff #3 found Child #1 in the bathroom at 4:17pm. The incident report states on September 12, 2023, at 4:16pm, Staff #3 heard knocking on the bathroom door in the Pre-K classroom. Staff #3 open the bathroom door. Child #1 walks out of the bathroom. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that child #1 was brought out to the playground by Staff #3.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “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. Staff check on a child who has not returned from the restroom after five minutes. Depending on the location and layout of the restroom, staff may need to provide intermittent sight supervision of the children in the restroom area during this five-minute period to assure the safety of children and to provide assistance to children as needed. 1. On September 12, 2023, child #1 (3 years old) was left alone without sight and sound supervision for approximately 2 minutes in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom. Confirmed by the video footage that was reviewed on September 21, 2023. 2. After viewing video footage, it was determined that Child #1 went into the bathroom at approximately 4:00pm to approximately 4:17pm when he was found by another staff person. No staff checked on Child #1 while he was in the bathroom because staff were unaware that he was there. Staff #1 and Staff #2 went out to playground and left child #1 in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #3 found child #1 at 4:17pm. Staff confirmed they did not know Child #1 was in the bathroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “8VAC20-780-270. Building maintenance Based on observation, 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: During inspection on September 14, 2023, it was observed that the bathroom door in the Pre- K classroom was sticking, making it hard to open the door. On September 14, 2023 and September 21, 2023 staff confirmed that the door sticks.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, documentation and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On September 12, 2023, Staff #3 reported that child #1 (3-year-old) was left alone in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #1 was cleaning the tables and Staff #2 was on the carpet with the children. Observed on video footage at approximately 4:00pm, child #1 goes into the bathroom and closes the door. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed they were not aware that child #1 was in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 brought a group of children out to the playground. Staff #3 was walking through the classroom and heard knocking on the bathroom door. Staff #3 opened the bathroom door and child #1 came out of the bathroom. Child #1 was left in the bathroom of the classroom alone for approximately 2 minutes. Confirmed by video footage and staff interviews. 3. As confirmed by interviews, statements, documentation and video footage, Staff #3 found child #1 in the bathroom at approximately 4:17pm. During staff interviews confirmation was made that the bathroom door sticks. 4. The center’s incident report stated "Child #1 was left in the bathroom and that actions to be taken to prevent future incidents is to perform and follow proper face to name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each child record contained all required information. Evidence: Child #2 and Child #5 record documentation did not have complete emergency addresses for each emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure docuemntation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place and lock down drills . Evidence: There was not documentation of June emergency evacuation drill was conducted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each staff member and shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department Evidence : Staff #4 hire date 07/10/2023. Staff #4 most recent tuberculosis test was 04/28/2023 which is not with in the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom partition in the preschool is rusting. Outside on the playground , there is a cone that is cracked . Outside on the building, there is splintering siding.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 08/14/2023. Staff #1 lived in Pennsylvania in the past 5 years. Staff #1 did not have Pennsylvania criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
  15. Sep 14, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-780-40-E

      “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. Evidence: 1. The center’s Child Supervision Guidelines states: "Children must be supervised, in the direct line of sight and within ear shot of a staff member, at all times. All state mandated adult to child ratios must be followed at all times. " 2. Center policy also states: "Face-to-Name means staff must see the child's face and say the child's name when confirming all children are accounted for throughout the day. Face to names must be used to document staff to child ratios throughout the day: hourly, children arriving or leaving the classroom, transitioning children from one location to another (playground, fieldtrips, electives etc), combining and or blending classrooms. Face to Name sheets is kept current at all times." 3.The Face to Name transition sheet had child #1 checked off transitioning to the playground at 3:44pm. Video footage confirmed the children went outside at approximately 4:15pm and Staff #3 found Child #1 in the bathroom at 4:17pm. The incident report states on September 12, 2023, at 4:16pm, Staff #3 heard knocking on the bathroom door in the Pre-K classroom. Staff #3 open the bathroom door. Child #1 walks out of the bathroom. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed that child #1 was brought out to the playground by Staff #3.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “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. Staff check on a child who has not returned from the restroom after five minutes. Depending on the location and layout of the restroom, staff may need to provide intermittent sight supervision of the children in the restroom area during this five-minute period to assure the safety of children and to provide assistance to children as needed. 1. On September 12, 2023, child #1 (3 years old) was left alone without sight and sound supervision for approximately 2 minutes in the bathroom of the Pre-K classroom. Confirmed by the video footage that was reviewed on September 21, 2023. 2. After viewing video footage, it was determined that Child #1 went into the bathroom at approximately 4:00pm to approximately 4:17pm when he was found by another staff person. No staff checked on Child #1 while he was in the bathroom because staff were unaware that he was there. Staff #1 and Staff #2 went out to playground and left child #1 in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #3 found child #1 at 4:17pm. Staff confirmed they did not know Child #1 was in the bathroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “8VAC20-780-270. Building maintenance Based on observation, 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: During inspection on September 14, 2023, it was observed that the bathroom door in the Pre- K classroom was sticking, making it hard to open the door. On September 14, 2023 and September 21, 2023 staff confirmed that the door sticks.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “Based on interviews, documentation and video footage, the licensee did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: On September 12, 2023, Staff #3 reported that child #1 (3-year-old) was left alone in the bathroom of the classroom. Staff #1 was cleaning the tables and Staff #2 was on the carpet with the children. Observed on video footage at approximately 4:00pm, child #1 goes into the bathroom and closes the door. Staff #1 and Staff #2 confirmed they were not aware that child #1 was in the bathroom. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 brought a group of children out to the playground. Staff #3 was walking through the classroom and heard knocking on the bathroom door. Staff #3 opened the bathroom door and child #1 came out of the bathroom. Child #1 was left in the bathroom of the classroom alone for approximately 2 minutes. Confirmed by video footage and staff interviews. 3. As confirmed by interviews, statements, documentation and video footage, Staff #3 found child #1 in the bathroom at approximately 4:17pm. During staff interviews confirmation was made that the bathroom door sticks. 4. The center’s incident report stated "Child #1 was left in the bathroom and that actions to be taken to prevent future incidents is to perform and follow proper face to name.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each child record contained all required information. Evidence: Child #2 and Child #5 record documentation did not have complete emergency addresses for each emergency contact.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure docuemntation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place and lock down drills . Evidence: There was not documentation of June emergency evacuation drill was conducted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure each staff member and shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department Evidence : Staff #4 hire date 07/10/2023. Staff #4 most recent tuberculosis test was 04/28/2023 which is not with in the last 30 days of the date of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom partition in the preschool is rusting. Outside on the playground , there is a cone that is cracked . Outside on the building, there is splintering siding.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure 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. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 08/14/2023. Staff #1 lived in Pennsylvania in the past 5 years. Staff #1 did not have Pennsylvania criminal history record information check prior to the 1st day of employment.”
  16. Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. May 5, 2023Visit11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances were be kept in a locked place using a safe lock method. Evidence: In the infant two classroom, there was bleach and water spray bottles on both sides of counters sitting on the counters.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff records and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an out-of-state background check for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain results of completed search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Florida in which the staff member resided before moving to Virginia within the last five years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not enure all staff had TB test results prior to hire. Evidence: The center was unable to provide documentation of Staff #4 (hire date 05/10/2022)TB test results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required information for each staff record was obtained. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have hire date documented and two references were missing. Staff #3 did not have documentation of orientation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the staff to child ratio from birth up to 16 months ratio is 1:4 (staff:children). Evidence: In the toddler classroom, at approximatley 1:30pm there was 9 children with 2 staff. Child #1 (12 months old) was youngest in the classroom the ratio for birth to 16 months is 1:4.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure 16 months up to 24 months- ration 1 staff to 5 children. Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, there was 2 staff to 16 children. The youngest child in the classroom was child #3,18 months old. Confirmed by staff toddlers and 2's were combined transitioning to nap time.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure their was a evacuation drill completed monthly. Evidnece: There was not documentation of a evacuation drill completed in the month of April 2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure their a health inspection completed annually. Evidence: The previous inspection the center did not have documentation of a recent health inspection. During the inspection May 5, 2023, there was not annual health inspection documentation available. Confirmed with staff that they have not had inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas of equipment of the center , inside and outside should be maintained in clean , safe and operable condition. In the bathrooms, the bathroom stall partitions are rusting which is a red residue. The center confirmed they are aware. In the bathroom, there was brown matter on the toilet seat . Confirmed by the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the most recent licens was posted. Evidence: The license was posted dated May 22, 2017- May 23, 2019.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the weekly menu was dated. Evidence: The menus was posted without a date.”
  18. May 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances were be kept in a locked place using a safe lock method. Evidence: In the infant two classroom, there was bleach and water spray bottles on both sides of counters sitting on the counters.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff records and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an out-of-state background check for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain results of completed search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Florida in which the staff member resided before moving to Virginia within the last five years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not enure all staff had TB test results prior to hire. Evidence: The center was unable to provide documentation of Staff #4 (hire date 05/10/2022)TB test results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required information for each staff record was obtained. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have hire date documented and two references were missing. Staff #3 did not have documentation of orientation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the staff to child ratio from birth up to 16 months ratio is 1:4 (staff:children). Evidence: In the toddler classroom, at approximatley 1:30pm there was 9 children with 2 staff. Child #1 (12 months old) was youngest in the classroom the ratio for birth to 16 months is 1:4.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure 16 months up to 24 months- ration 1 staff to 5 children. Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, there was 2 staff to 16 children. The youngest child in the classroom was child #3,18 months old. Confirmed by staff toddlers and 2's were combined transitioning to nap time.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure their was a evacuation drill completed monthly. Evidnece: There was not documentation of a evacuation drill completed in the month of April 2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure their a health inspection completed annually. Evidence: The previous inspection the center did not have documentation of a recent health inspection. During the inspection May 5, 2023, there was not annual health inspection documentation available. Confirmed with staff that they have not had inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas of equipment of the center , inside and outside should be maintained in clean , safe and operable condition. In the bathrooms, the bathroom stall partitions are rusting which is a red residue. The center confirmed they are aware. In the bathroom, there was brown matter on the toilet seat . Confirmed by the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the most recent licens was posted. Evidence: The license was posted dated May 22, 2017- May 23, 2019.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the weekly menu was dated. Evidence: The menus was posted without a date.”
  19. May 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances were be kept in a locked place using a safe lock method. Evidence: In the infant two classroom, there was bleach and water spray bottles on both sides of counters sitting on the counters.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of staff records and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure to obtain an out-of-state background check for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 did not contain results of completed search of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Florida in which the staff member resided before moving to Virginia within the last five years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not enure all staff had TB test results prior to hire. Evidence: The center was unable to provide documentation of Staff #4 (hire date 05/10/2022)TB test results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure all required information for each staff record was obtained. Evidence: Staff #2 did not have hire date documented and two references were missing. Staff #3 did not have documentation of orientation.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the staff to child ratio from birth up to 16 months ratio is 1:4 (staff:children). Evidence: In the toddler classroom, at approximatley 1:30pm there was 9 children with 2 staff. Child #1 (12 months old) was youngest in the classroom the ratio for birth to 16 months is 1:4.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-2

      “Based on observation, staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure 16 months up to 24 months- ration 1 staff to 5 children. Evidence: In the 2 year old classroom, there was 2 staff to 16 children. The youngest child in the classroom was child #3,18 months old. Confirmed by staff toddlers and 2's were combined transitioning to nap time.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure their was a evacuation drill completed monthly. Evidnece: There was not documentation of a evacuation drill completed in the month of April 2023.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure their a health inspection completed annually. Evidence: The previous inspection the center did not have documentation of a recent health inspection. During the inspection May 5, 2023, there was not annual health inspection documentation available. Confirmed with staff that they have not had inspection.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas of equipment of the center , inside and outside should be maintained in clean , safe and operable condition. In the bathrooms, the bathroom stall partitions are rusting which is a red residue. The center confirmed they are aware. In the bathroom, there was brown matter on the toilet seat . Confirmed by the center.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the most recent licens was posted. Evidence: The license was posted dated May 22, 2017- May 23, 2019.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the weekly menu was dated. Evidence: The menus was posted without a date.”
  20. Mar 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface is used only for diapering. Evidence: In the Toddler classroom and 2 year old classroom , there were tablets sitting on the diapering surface. In the 2 year old classroom , there was also a clipboard on the diapering surface.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the most recent license was posted at each public entrance of the facility. Evidence: Staff confirmed they have did not have it posted at public entrance. The center had the building painted and did not posted back up and had it in a box.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not enusure the most recent inspection was posted . Evidence: The center had the facility painted and did not post the most recent inspection. Confirmed by the staff.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was annual fire inspection completed yearly. Evidence: The center did not provide documentation of the date of most recent fire inspection. Center did provide a schedule date of fire inspeciton for 03/09/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center maintained a allergy list accessible to all staff who work with children . The list should be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: Staff in the 2 year old classroom was unable to locate the allergy list.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on documentaiton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a annual health inspection is conducted annually. Evidence: The center did not provide documentation of the most recent Health inspection. Center stated a Health inspection is schedule to be conducted March 30, 2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a out state child abuse and negelct for staff who lived outside Virginia in the past 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 hired in 08/2022. The center was unable to provide documentation of Staff #1 Out of State Child abuse and neglect registry for New York.”
  21. Mar 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface is used only for diapering. Evidence: In the Toddler classroom and 2 year old classroom , there were tablets sitting on the diapering surface. In the 2 year old classroom , there was also a clipboard on the diapering surface.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-1

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the most recent license was posted at each public entrance of the facility. Evidence: Staff confirmed they have did not have it posted at public entrance. The center had the building painted and did not posted back up and had it in a box.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not enusure the most recent inspection was posted . Evidence: The center had the facility painted and did not post the most recent inspection. Confirmed by the staff.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was annual fire inspection completed yearly. Evidence: The center did not provide documentation of the date of most recent fire inspection. Center did provide a schedule date of fire inspeciton for 03/09/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the center maintained a allergy list accessible to all staff who work with children . The list should be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: Staff in the 2 year old classroom was unable to locate the allergy list.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on documentaiton and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a annual health inspection is conducted annually. Evidence: The center did not provide documentation of the most recent Health inspection. Center stated a Health inspection is schedule to be conducted March 30, 2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a out state child abuse and negelct for staff who lived outside Virginia in the past 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 hired in 08/2022. The center was unable to provide documentation of Staff #1 Out of State Child abuse and neglect registry for New York.”
  22. Feb 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a documentation of negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence : Staff #3 documentation provided for tuberculosis screening did not have the complete date when the screening was complete or clear results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the most recent inspection of the facility was posted. . Evidence: The licensee most recent inspection was not posted for March 25, 2021 . The inspection posted was October 6, 2020.”
  23. Feb 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure there was a documentation of negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence : Staff #3 documentation provided for tuberculosis screening did not have the complete date when the screening was complete or clear results.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the most recent inspection of the facility was posted. . Evidence: The licensee most recent inspection was not posted for March 25, 2021 . The inspection posted was October 6, 2020.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about La Petite Academy, INC- 7144

Is La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 12 of 21 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are La Petite Academy, INC- 7144's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy, INC- 7144 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 253-1938 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy, INC- 7144's phone number?

(757) 253-1938.

Where is La Petite Academy, INC- 7144?

3190 Lake Powell Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. The nearest other daycare we list is James City County Parks & Recreation-Laurel Lane, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).