La Petite Academy

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on video observation, staff used the forbidden action of roughly handling children in care. Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom on June 20, 2024 at approximately 2:38pm, Staff #1 is observed standing in front of two highchairs with Child #1(10 months old) at their feet. Staff #1 grabs Child #1's right forearm and carries them approximately 3 feet and places them on the carpet. Child #1 is not crying. Child #1 crawls towards Staff #1 by the two highchairs in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-410-1

“Based on video observation, staff used the forbidden action of roughly handling children in care. Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom on June 20, 2024 at approximately 2:38pm, Staff #1 is observed standing in front of two highchairs with Child #1(10 months old) at their feet. Staff #1 grabs Child #1's right forearm and carries them approximately 3 feet and places them on the carpet. Child #1 is not crying. Child #1 crawls towards Staff #1 by the two highchairs in the classroom.”

8VAC20-780-370-5 Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation and staff interview, staff did not provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant's needs. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:17am, Child #1(2 months) was placed in a bouncy chair by Staff #2. Child #1 was removed from the bouncy chair at approximately 10:43am. 2. On 03/25/2024, Child #1 did not receive a total of 30 minutes each day of tummy time to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was placed on their stomach for approximately five minutes, but because their face turned red, stopped tummy time. Staff #1 confirmed that tummy time for Child #1 was not done for the rest of the time in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, children's hands were not washed before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, Child #2 (13months) and Child #3 (11months) did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating a meal. 2. On 03/25/2024, Staff #1did not wash their hands with soap and running water before feeding a bottle to Child #1. 3. On 03/25/2024, Staff #2 did not wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages and before and after a diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, one bottle fed infant was not held when being fed. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 was observed feeding Child #1(2months) a bottle while Child #1 was laying in a bouncy.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 1 classroom, three bottles of prepared infant formula were located in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name and date.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six moths for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record (Start date-01/17/2023) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation of immunizations was dated 08/04/2023 when the child was 18 months old.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure lead teachers met one of the lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 stated that Staff #4 was the lead teacher in the Infant 1 classroom. Staff #4 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 2. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation that Staff #4 met the qualifications for being a lead teacher.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation 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 Pre-K classroom, two bottles of sanitizer were located in a tall cabinet that was not locked up.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and water or disposable wipes before eating meals. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, Child #2s, Child #6's, and Child #8's hands were not washed before eating lunch.”

8VAC20-780-370-5 Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation and staff interview, staff did not provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant's needs. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:17am, Child #1(2 months) was placed in a bouncy chair by Staff #2. Child #1 was removed from the bouncy chair at approximately 10:43am. 2. On 03/25/2024, Child #1 did not receive a total of 30 minutes each day of tummy time to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was placed on their stomach for approximately five minutes, but because their face turned red, stopped tummy time. Staff #1 confirmed that tummy time for Child #1 was not done for the rest of the time in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, children's hands were not washed before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, Child #2 (13months) and Child #3 (11months) did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating a meal. 2. On 03/25/2024, Staff #1did not wash their hands with soap and running water before feeding a bottle to Child #1. 3. On 03/25/2024, Staff #2 did not wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages and before and after a diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, one bottle fed infant was not held when being fed. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 was observed feeding Child #1(2months) a bottle while Child #1 was laying in a bouncy.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 1 classroom, three bottles of prepared infant formula were located in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name and date.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six moths for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record (Start date-01/17/2023) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation of immunizations was dated 08/04/2023 when the child was 18 months old.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure lead teachers met one of the lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 stated that Staff #4 was the lead teacher in the Infant 1 classroom. Staff #4 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 2. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation that Staff #4 met the qualifications for being a lead teacher.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation 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 Pre-K classroom, two bottles of sanitizer were located in a tall cabinet that was not locked up.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and water or disposable wipes before eating meals. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, Child #2s, Child #6's, and Child #8's hands were not washed before eating lunch.”

8VAC20-780-370-5 Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation and staff interview, staff did not provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant's needs. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:17am, Child #1(2 months) was placed in a bouncy chair by Staff #2. Child #1 was removed from the bouncy chair at approximately 10:43am. 2. On 03/25/2024, Child #1 did not receive a total of 30 minutes each day of tummy time to facilitate upper body strength and to address misshapen head concerns. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that Child #1 was placed on their stomach for approximately five minutes, but because their face turned red, stopped tummy time. Staff #1 confirmed that tummy time for Child #1 was not done for the rest of the time in care.”

8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, children's hands were not washed before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, Child #2 (13months) and Child #3 (11months) did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating a meal. 2. On 03/25/2024, Staff #1did not wash their hands with soap and running water before feeding a bottle to Child #1. 3. On 03/25/2024, Staff #2 did not wash their hands with soap and running water before preparing or serving food or beverages and before and after a diaper change.”

8VAC20-780-570-B Complaint related: No

“Based on video observation, one bottle fed infant was not held when being fed. Evidence: 1. On 03/25/2024, at approximately 9:45am, Staff #1 was observed feeding Child #1(2months) a bottle while Child #1 was laying in a bouncy.”

8VAC20-780-570-E

“Based on observation, prepared infant formula was not dated and labeled with the child's name. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 1 classroom, three bottles of prepared infant formula were located in the refrigerator not labeled with the child's name and date.”

8VAC20-780-130-E

“Based on record review, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six moths for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record (Start date-01/17/2023) did not have documentation of additional immunizations. The last documentation of immunizations was dated 08/04/2023 when the child was 18 months old.”

8VAC20-780-210-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure lead teachers met one of the lead teacher qualifications. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 stated that Staff #4 was the lead teacher in the Infant 1 classroom. Staff #4 was the only staff member present in the classroom. 2. Staff #4's record did not contain documentation that Staff #4 met the qualifications for being a lead teacher.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation 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 Pre-K classroom, two bottles of sanitizer were located in a tall cabinet that was not locked up.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and water or disposable wipes before eating meals. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, Child #2s, Child #6's, and Child #8's hands were not washed before eating lunch.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-09/11/2023) contained documentation of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Documentation of two reference checks were conducted on 09/12/2023. 2. Staff #4's record (Date of hire-08/16/2023) contained documentation of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Documentation of two reference checks were conducted on 08/16/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's classroom, a bottle of antibacterial cleaner was located in a high cabinet without a lock.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after contact with body fluids. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler's classroom, Staff #4 was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing their hands after coming in contact with body fluids.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children's records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3's (Start date-10/11/2022) and Child #5's record(Start date-05/23/2022) did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the child day center did not obtain a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry of an individual that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-09/11/2023) has documentation that states that they have lived in the state of Maryland in the preceding five years. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation of an out of state sex offender registry search prior to the first day of employment. Staff #2 record did not contain documentation of an out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the of the 30th day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire11/14/2022) contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course completed on 05/26/2023.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Repeat Violation Based on record review, required records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-09/11/2023) contained documentation of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Documentation of two reference checks were conducted on 09/12/2023. 2. Staff #4's record (Date of hire-08/16/2023) contained documentation of two references as to character and reputation as well as competency were not checked before employment. Documentation of two reference checks were conducted on 08/16/2023.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Repeat Violation Based on observation, hazardous substances as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Two's classroom, a bottle of antibacterial cleaner was located in a high cabinet without a lock.”

8VAC20-780-500-A

“Based on observation, staff did not wash their hands with soap and running water after contact with body fluids. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler's classroom, Staff #4 was observed wiping a child's nose and not washing their hands after coming in contact with body fluids.”

8VAC20-780-60-A

“Based on record review, children's records did not contain required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3's (Start date-10/11/2022) and Child #5's record(Start date-05/23/2022) did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up to date information in the child's record.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review, the child day center did not obtain a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry of an individual that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-09/11/2023) has documentation that states that they have lived in the state of Maryland in the preceding five years. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation of an out of state sex offender registry search prior to the first day of employment. Staff #2 record did not contain documentation of an out of state child abuse and neglect search request by the end of the of the 30th day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-240-A

“Based on record review, the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was not completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire11/14/2022) contained documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course completed on 05/26/2023.”

8VAC20-780-160-A

“Based on record review, each staff member did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-03/21/2022) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening that was not within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. The tuberculosis screening was dated 02/05/2022.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K classroom, there is peeling paint on the restroom door.”

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 Two's classroom, three bottles of disinfecting and sanitizing spray bottles were located at the bottom shelf of a diapering station without a lock.”

8VAC20-780-290-A-3

“Based o observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler classroom, two electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers. 2. In the Two's classroom, two electrical outlets were not covered with protective covers.”

8VAC20-780-440-B

“Based on observation, cots were not identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: 1. In the Pre-K classroom, cots were not identified for use by a specific child.”

8VAC20-780-500-B

“Based on observation, a foot operated disposal system, or another method that prevents the staff's hand or soiled diaper from touching the exterior of the trashcan during disposal was not operational. Evidence: 1. In the Infant classroom, the foot operated trashcan was broken. The foot pedal was not operational and the lid of the trashcan had to be touched for diaper disposal.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on record review, a criminal history check was not obtained prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Date of hire-03/21/2022) contained a criminal history check that was obtained after the first day of employment. The fingerprint results were dated 03/22/2022.”

8VAC20-770-60-C-2

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's record (Date of hire-12/12/2022) did not contain documentation of results for a central registry. 2. Staff #4 confirmed that the results for the central registry for Staff #3 had not returned. There was documentation of a follow up on 01/10/23, but no further follow up was completed after 01/10/23.”

8VAC20-780-70

“Based on record review, staff records were not kept for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff #2's record (Date of hire-02/07/2023) did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”

8VAC20-780-210-A-4

“Based on record review and staff interview, the facility did not ensure that the program leaders had six months of supervised programmatic experience. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Start date-09/06/2022) documented that Staff #1 is a program leader. Staff #1 has documentation of a high school diploma, but does not contain documentation of prior supervised programmatic experience. 2. Staff #5 stated that Staff #1 has had prior supervised programmatic experience, but was unable to provide documentation of Staff #1's supervised programmatic experience.”

8VAC20-780-240-E

“Based on record review, staff did not complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's record (Start date-09/06/2022) did not contain documentation of complete orientation in first aid and CPR within 30 days of the first day of employment.”

8VAC20-780-260-A

“Based on observation and interview, the center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. The center did not obtain an annual fire inspection report for the current year. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that the annual fire inspection had not been requested for the current year and that the inspection had not taken place.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A corner post of the larger playground located near the roadside had deteriorating and splintering wood along the edge of the post that could snag skin. 2. Three loose panels were protruding out alongside the right side of the playground fence located near the building. 3. The wire fence that separates the toddler playground and the larger playground has unraveling wires at the bottom and top of the fence that could snag skin and clothing. 4. There was standing water located at the bottom of the two slides on the larger playground. The front area of the slides is saturated with an inch and half of water.”

8VAC20-780-280-B

“Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the Infant 2 classroom, two bottles of bleach and water solutions were located in an unlocked cabinet behind the diapering station.”

8VAC20-780-550-G

“Based on record review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills. Evidence: 1. The documentation for the emergency evacuation drills, shelter in place, and lockdown drills was missing the method used for notification of the drill and weather conditions.”

8VAC20-780-130-A

“Based on record review and interview, the center did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #4's record (Start date-5/23/22) did not contain documentation of an immunization record. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that the immunization record had not been obtained from the parents.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

“Based on record review, it was determined that the Corporation did not ensure that a Central registry search results were not obtained by the end of the 30th day of employment for all officers. Evidence: 1. Officer #1's record (Date of hire-06/27/2022) did not contain documentation of Central Registry search results. The copy of the Central Registry Search was dated 08/18/2022.”

22.1-289-036-B-4

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the Corporation did not ensure that board officers that lived out of the state of Virginia within the last five years have in their files the results of an out of state Central Registry search request within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Officer #1(Date of hire-06/27/2022) did not contain documentation of an out of state Central Registry search request. Officer #1 had declared on their Sworn Statement that they lived out of the state of Virginia within the last five years before employment. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that Officer #1's Out of State Central Registry search results had not been obtained.”

8VAC20-780-140-A

“Based on record review and interview, each child did not have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #4's record (Start date-5/23/22) did not contain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that documentation of a physical examination had not been obtained from the parents.”

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's record (Start date-7/5/22) did not contain documentation of additional immunizations once every six moths. The last update was dated 03/24/22.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, the wood on the edge of the diapering table is cracked and missing a three inch piece of wood. This area can entangle clothing and snag skin.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and interview, the center was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The building that was built before 2015 that houses a child day program was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the center did not have a carbon monoxide detector on site.”

8VAC20-780-270-A

“Based on observation, areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A corner post of the playground wooden fence located near the roadside had deteriorating and splintering wood along the edges of the post. 2. Seven loose and warped boards were protruding out alongside the right side of the playground fence located near the building. Two of the boards contained two or more rusty nails protruding outwards. 3. A four inch nail was protruding out of the top of a wooden post located near the picnic table on the playground.”