VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy - Dumfries Road
10023 Dumfries Road
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6356

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: June 4, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new. Provided consultation on the following: 8VAC20-780-40M Allergy lists should be current and updated as new allergies are added. 8VAC20-780-320B Each restroom area should be equipped with disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/04/2024 from 10:25am to 1:10pm with the Director. There were 39 children ages 4 months to age 10 years old supervised by 6 staff. The physical plant, programming, attendance, menus, 5 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, emergency supplies, and policies were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Children were observed participating in free play, singing, and eating. There was an adequate number of staff present with current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) and Daily Health Observation (DHO) training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Missing background checks must be sent no later than 10 days from the date of inspection. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy of each page to me via email by 5pm on 6/13/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure they post the findings of the most recent licensing inspection of the facility. Evidence: The complaint inspection on 2/12/24, the most recent licensing inspection of the facility, was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Most recent inspection Summary posted on 6/6/2024. Moving forward, management will posted the most current inspection summary within 24 hours of receipt.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement for each staff prior to date of hire. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 (date of hire 6/3/24) did not contain documentation of a completed sworn disclosure statement prior to the date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Completed 6/3/2024
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain all of the required documentation for staff records. Evidence: The center did not have documentation for Staff #1(date of hire 5/14/24) or Staff #3 (date of hire 6/3/24) that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	Management completed references for staff #1 & #3 and placed in their file on 6/5/2024. Moving forward a minimum of 2 references will be completed before offering employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on review of 5 staff records and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that orientation was completed prior to staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The file for Staff #2 (date of hire 10/25/23) and Staff #4 (date of hire 11/13/23) did not contain documentation of an orientation.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #2 and Staff #3 received orientation on 6/4/24. Orientation documentation now on file. Moving forward orientation will be completed on 1st day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1)During inspection in the unlocked kitchen directly off the Pre-K and School age classroom (ages 3-18) where children have access, 4 containers of disinfectant containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Caution? were stored on the countertop. 2)Behind the front desk in the lobby, 5 containers of paint containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Warning? on the label was stored on the floor. 3)In the Toddler classroom (ages 15 months - 22 months old) 1 bottle of lotion containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Warning? on the label was stored on a countertop. 4)In the Early Preschool classroom where the Pre-K and School age classroom (ages 3-10) share a bathroom, 1 container of disinfectant and 1 container of detergent containing a label that stated ?Keep out of Reach of Children? and the word ?Caution? were stored in an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Kitchen now has a child proof lock. Completed 6/10/2024 We had a staff meeting on 6/11/2024 and we went over hazardous substances. Paint was moved to a locked storage room on 6/4/2024. Bottle of lotion was moved to a lock cabinet during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Description:	Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: In the Pre-K and School age classroom (ages 3-10 years old), there were 2 outlets that did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction:	6/11/2024
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-380-A-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, the center did not ensure that Toddler, Preschool and School age programs operating more than 5 hours per day, include one hour of outdoor activity per day. Evidence: 1)Upon arrival to the center for the inspection, the playground equipment, resilient surfacing, and playground fencing had been removed and there was construction in process in that area. 2)Interviews with staff revealed there was no area available for children to play outdoors since the demolition took place on 5/30/24 and until the playground project was completed.
Plan of Correction:	One side of our playground is now completed. Date completed 6/12/2024