La Petite Academy, Inc.-7145

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

“Based on video footage, staff interview and documentaiton, the licensee did not ensure staff to child ratio was 1:5 for 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: - Video footage reviewed on February 15, 2024, Staff #1 was left alone in the toddler classroom from approximatley 3:00pm to 3:20pm with 8 children freely playing. - The Toddler ratio should be 1 staff to 5 children.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“REPEAT Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure documentation was maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter in place and lockdown drills . Evidence: The center did not have documentation of evacuation drill for Decemeber of 2023, shelterplace drills for 2023 and Lockdown drills for 2023.”

8VAC20-780-380-A

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a daily schedule posted. Evdience: In the 3-5 year old classroom there was not a posted daily routine.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure Hazordous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1- In the 3-5 year old room, there was chemicals sitting next to the food on a shelf. 2-In the classroom where classes are combined in the morning, there was a cabinet unlocked with 5 labled spray bottles with soap and water and santizers in unlocked cabinet.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not esnure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside were maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor playground equipment multiple areas are peeling. The building paint is peeling on multiple areas. Pictures were taken of the peeling paint. Confirmed with staff. Indoor there was a broken table in area near the restrooms and kitchen entry. Confirmed with staff.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure the diapering surface shall be used only for diapering. Evidence: The diapering are in the toddler room, there was daily reports on the surface.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

“Based on staff interview, video footage and documentation the licensee did not ensure there was 1 staff to 8 children for 2 years of age. Evidence: In the morning mix age group/preschool classroom, there was one staff with 11 children between 7:16am-7:30am. The youngest child in the group was two years old. The staff to child ratio is 1:8.”

8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: No

“Based on video footage and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On November 15, 2023, at approximately 7:28am, 11 children were left alone in the classroom without sight supervision of staff for about 30 seconds. During that time, Staff #1 was assisting a child in the restroom and Staff #2 and Staff #3 were in the office.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation. Evidence: There was not documentation of a emergency evacuation was completed for the month of August 2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT Based on observation and staff interivew, 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: 1- Outside on the playground composite , there is peeling paint in multiple areas . This is a repeat violation. 2- Outside on the playground, the shaded area the poles are peeling with red paint. 3-Outside by the playground area, the building as multiple areas of siding has blue paint peeling. 4- Inside the building, the door frame next to the sink near the preschool bathroom is red residue (rusting). 5- In the two year old bathroom, there is toilet with chipped toilet cover. 6- In the two year old bathroom, there is moveable dirt on the toilet and toilet paper holder.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure an employee of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have docuementation of a completed sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT Based on record review, the center did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #3 ( hire date 08/21/2023) did not have negative tuberculosis screening in her record.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff records contain all required documents. Evidence: The following items are missing out of the records and was not able to be provided during the inspection. Staff #1 ( hire date 08/28/2023), Staff #2 ( hire date 08/21/2023) and Staff #3 ( hire date 08/21/2023) was missing two references, orientation training, documentation to demonstrate the the indvidual possess the education, certification and experience required by qualification for position and orientation and training as required.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“REPEAT Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation. Evidence: There was not documentation of a emergency evacuation was completed for the month of August 2023.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“REPEAT Based on observation and staff interivew, 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: 1- Outside on the playground composite , there is peeling paint in multiple areas . This is a repeat violation. 2- Outside on the playground, the shaded area the poles are peeling with red paint. 3-Outside by the playground area, the building as multiple areas of siding has blue paint peeling. 4- Inside the building, the door frame next to the sink near the preschool bathroom is red residue (rusting). 5- In the two year old bathroom, there is toilet with chipped toilet cover. 6- In the two year old bathroom, there is moveable dirt on the toilet and toilet paper holder.”

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure an employee of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Staff #3 did not have docuementation of a completed sworn statement.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“REPEAT Based on record review, the center did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Staff #3 ( hire date 08/21/2023) did not have negative tuberculosis screening in her record.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure all staff records contain all required documents. Evidence: The following items are missing out of the records and was not able to be provided during the inspection. Staff #1 ( hire date 08/28/2023), Staff #2 ( hire date 08/21/2023) and Staff #3 ( hire date 08/21/2023) was missing two references, orientation training, documentation to demonstrate the the indvidual possess the education, certification and experience required by qualification for position and orientation and training as required.”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the tuberculosis screening was 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 #1 most recent TB test was 02/1/2023. Staff #1 employment date 03/20/2023. The TB test was not completed within the last 30days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a fire inspection is conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was 02/22/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas of equioment of the center, inside and outside be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1-On the preschool Playground, the playground composite there are multiple areas of peeling and flaking paint. 2- The gazebo ( shaded area ) the red poles multiple areas of peeling and flaking paint. 3- Inside the Pre-K room the window sill there is peeling paint .”

8VAC20-780-160-B

“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure the tuberculosis screening was 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 #1 most recent TB test was 02/1/2023. Staff #1 employment date 03/20/2023. The TB test was not completed within the last 30days prior to employment.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure a fire inspection is conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was 02/22/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure areas of equioment of the center, inside and outside be maintained in a clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1-On the preschool Playground, the playground composite there are multiple areas of peeling and flaking paint. 2- The gazebo ( shaded area ) the red poles multiple areas of peeling and flaking paint. 3- Inside the Pre-K room the window sill there is peeling paint .”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure each staff member submit documentation of negative tuburclosis prior to employment with in 30days. Evidence: Staff #2 tuberculosis screening results did not have date reults were provided.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure prepared infant formula will be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were bottles in the infant room were not labeled with date and names on the date of the inspection. Confirmed with staff in the infant room.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on staff interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure each staff member submit documentation of negative tuburclosis prior to employment with in 30days. Evidence: Staff #2 tuberculosis screening results did not have date reults were provided.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on staff interview and observation, the licensee did not ensure prepared infant formula will be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: There were bottles in the infant room were not labeled with date and names on the date of the inspection. Confirmed with staff in the infant room.”

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

“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure child ratio was maintained for the children, from birth through 16 months, one staff member for every 4 children. Evidence: The head count sheets maintained by the center for the morning infant classroom revealed that the center did not meet the required staff-to-children ratio on the following date: January 19, 2023, from 7:56am to 8:30am; one staff with five children. Confirmed with Staff #3.”

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

“Based on a review of video footage and staff interview, behavioral guidance was not constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, or intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Evidence: Video footage from the two-year-old classroom on 11/29/2022, shows Child #1 put her hand in a toy bucket. Staff #1 abruptly pulls Child #1 by her bicep from the toy bucket. Child #1 walks away and looks back to where Staff #1 is standing. Staff #1 walks over to Child #1 and abruptly pulls Child #1?s arm up by the bicep and puts Child #1 in the child size chair. Staff #1 walks away. Video footage was reviewed with the Staff #5.”

8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure child ratio was maintained for the children, from 16 months ? 24 months, one staff member for every 5 children. Evidence: The head count sheets maintained by the center for the morning mixed age group classroom revealed that the center did not meet the required staff-to-children ratio on the following dates: January 20, 2023, from 7:37am to 8:00 am; two staff with eighteen children; from 8:00 am to 8:15am; three staff with nineteen children January 24, 2023, from 8:10am to 8:35 am; three staff with 19 children January 25, 2023, from 7:46am to 8:05am; three staff with 17 children; from 8:15am to 8:30am; three staff with seventeen children Staff members confirmed there were noncompliance with staff-to-children ratio.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence : In the infant room, the soap and water and bleach and water spray bottles were in basket next to diapering area and preparation are for infant food. THere was only one infant in classroom and diapering was not taken place at the time. In the toddler classroom, the soap the soap and water and bleach and water spray bottles were in basket next to diapering area and children were not being diapered at the time of observation.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, licensee did not ensure that the documentation of a negative tuburculosis screening should be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date was 06/10/2022 the tuburculosis test results were provided was from November 5, 2021, which is more than 30 calendare days of the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure outside was maintained in clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: On the infant/toddler playground, there was a cracked plastic container that could snag skin or pinch a child. The climbing hand and foot pieces on the playground composite on both sides are cracked which has sharp points.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation in classrooms, the licensee did not ensure the list is dated. Evidence: In the Pre-K classroom, the velcro allergy list did not have a date on the child with the allergy.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure documentation was maintained for emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of a March evacuation drill.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure hazordous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence : In the infant room, the soap and water and bleach and water spray bottles were in basket next to diapering area and preparation are for infant food. THere was only one infant in classroom and diapering was not taken place at the time. In the toddler classroom, the soap the soap and water and bleach and water spray bottles were in basket next to diapering area and children were not being diapered at the time of observation.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, licensee did not ensure that the documentation of a negative tuburculosis screening should be completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date was 06/10/2022 the tuburculosis test results were provided was from November 5, 2021, which is more than 30 calendare days of the date of employment.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure outside was maintained in clean , safe and operable condition. Evidence: On the infant/toddler playground, there was a cracked plastic container that could snag skin or pinch a child. The climbing hand and foot pieces on the playground composite on both sides are cracked which has sharp points.”

8VAC20-780-40-M

“Based on observation in classrooms, the licensee did not ensure the list is dated. Evidence: In the Pre-K classroom, the velcro allergy list did not have a date on the child with the allergy.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on record review, the licensee did not ensure documentation was maintained for emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of a March evacuation drill.”

22VAC40-665-580-E-1

“Based on record review the licensee did not ensure staff have obtained CPR and First Aid with in 90 days from start of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 7/19/2021 is not CPR and First Aid certified. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 90 days.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the tuberculosis (TB) documentation was completed with in the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 8/12/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 11/2/2021. Staff #3 hire date 7/19/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 04/28/2021. Staff #4 hire date 9/27/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 7/15/2021.”

22VAC40-185-260-B

“Based on record review , the licensee did not ensure there was annual health inspection completed. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was January 31, 2020. The inspection was more than a year old.”

22VAC40-185-540-E

“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio. Evidence : The center did not have batteries for the radio. Confirmed with the director .”

22VAC40-665-580-E-1

“Based on record review the licensee did not ensure staff have obtained CPR and First Aid with in 90 days from start of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 hire date 7/19/2021 is not CPR and First Aid certified. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 90 days.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on record review and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure the tuberculosis (TB) documentation was completed with in the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 hire date 8/12/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 11/2/2021. Staff #3 hire date 7/19/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 04/28/2021. Staff #4 hire date 9/27/2021 the tuberculosis (TB) screening was completed 7/15/2021.”

22VAC40-185-260-B

“Based on record review , the licensee did not ensure there was annual health inspection completed. Evidence: The most recent health inspection was January 31, 2020. The inspection was more than a year old.”

22VAC40-185-540-E

“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure there was a working battery operated radio. Evidence : The center did not have batteries for the radio. Confirmed with the director .”