La Petite Academy - Sterling
211 Edds Lane
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 450-5369
Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827
Inspection Date: Feb. 21, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/21/2024 between the hours of approximately 1:15 pm and 3:00 pm. There were 31 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 4 years, with 5 staff supervising. Children were observed during their designated rest period.
The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. There was no medication on site today. A total of 3 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-G Description: Based on children's record review, the center did not ensure to include in the child's record documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age within seven business days of initial attendance.
Evidence:
1) The record for Child #3 (start date 07/21/2023) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.Plan of Correction: Birth certificate viewed and recorded.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: Based on documentation review, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the allergy list available in each room was dated 10/24/2022. The information contained was not current.Plan of Correction: New allergy list updated and posted. No current allergies in the center.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on documentation review, the center did not keep an accurate written record of children in attendance each day.
Evidence:
1) At the time of entrance, the preschoolers and pre-k rooms had been combined for the designated rest period but the attendance record (face-to-name form) had not been updated.Plan of Correction: Talked with staff of both rooms and went over process to combine rooms on face-to-name.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-E Description: Based on staff's records review, the center did not ensure that within 30 days of the first day of employment, staff complete orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.
Evidence:
1) On the date of inspection, the record for Staff #1 (start date 01/15/2024) did not contain documentation of having completed orientation training in first aid and CPR.Plan of Correction: Will have new staff complete CPR/First aid within 30 days.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
