VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy, INC- 7144
3190 Lake Powell Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 253-1938

Current Inspector: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816

Inspection Date: Jan. 12, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxid

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with person in charge about posting of menu with date, posting most recent violation notice, posting map or procedures for shelter in place and program leader qualifications.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on January 12, 2024 from 10:35am - 1:50 pm. the time of entrance, 50 children were in care with 8 staff members present. The inspection concluded on January 17, 2024. Additional staff was present to assist. The sample size consisted of 6 children records and 6 staff records. The children were observed participation in table activities , transition time , freely playing, lunch time and preparing for lunch. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. Amended inspection on 2/02/2024.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	Staff member is no longer employed with the school. Management will ensure that new staff have all required background checks completed prioe to beginning employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency contact information has been obtained. Management will ensure that all new staff have all required documents prior ro beginning employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	References have been obtained . Management will ensure that all new staff have all required documents prior to beggining employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-C
Description:	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
Plan of Correction:	All items have been added to complete the first aid kit. Safety captain will sudit kit monthly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-540-D
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	Radio was obtained. Safety captain will sudit monthly to ensure it remains operable.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-H
Description:	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.
Plan of Correction:	A schedule of drills has been created and will be implemented through out the year ro ensure that all required drills are conducted.