VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

La Petite Academy #7136
2453 Taylor Road
2449 Suite D
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 465-3893

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Nov. 20, 2023

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) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance: Licensing standards reviewed regarding physical plant.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on November 20, 2023. The inspector arrived at 1:10pm and departed at approximately 3:40pm. In additional, the inspection was conducted as a result of a self report received in the licensing office on November 20, 2023. There were 99 children present and 15 staff members. A sample size of 12 records were reviewed which included 7 children?s records and 6 staff records. The Inspector observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during group activity, classroom lessons, free play indoor and outdoor, handwashing, diapering, and naptime. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Transportation vans were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site assistant director and regional manager at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined that the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 09/08/2023) noted on their signed Sworn Statement dated 09/08/2023 that they lived in another states outside of Virginia in the past five years. There was no background check for that State. 2. Staff #1, confirmed there was no out of state background check completed for Staff #2 prior to hire and was working with children at the center.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: During the inspection, the regional manager was able to complete the out-of-state background child for Staff #2. Results were placed in the staff records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	8VAC20-780-160. A. Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Four of the six staff records reviewed did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening in their record and were currently working at the center with children. a. Staff #3 (date of hire 8/28/2023) did not results of a TB screening; b. Staff #4 (date of hire 10/23/2023) did not have results of a TB screening: c. Staff #5 (date of hire 9/11/2023) did not have results of a TB screening; d. Staff #6 (date of hire 7/10/2023) did not have results of a TB screening. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 did not have documentation of a negative TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will have Staff #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, and Staff #6 complete the TB screening as soon as possible and have the results placed in their staff records. Moving forward, the center will ensure that all staff members have the required TB screening prior to working with children at the center.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the work phone number and place of employment of each parent who has custody. Evidence: 1. Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/04/2023) did not have the parent?s work number listed in their record. 2. Child #4 (date of enrollment 10/31/2023) did not have the work phone number listed for a parent. 3. Child #5 (date of enrollment 5/15/2022) did not have the work phone number listed for a parent. 4. Staff #1, confirmed that there was missing work phone numbers in the records for Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will obtain the work phone numbers from the parents at pick up or via email and place them in the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Child #1 has a diagnosed food allergy confirmed by a physician however there was no instructions from a physician the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. 2. Child #2 has a diagnosed food allergy confirmed by a physician however there was no allergy action plan signed by a physician with regards to steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #2 had an emergency medication on site. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that there was no documentation of the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction for Child #1 and Child #2?s allergies.
Plan of Correction:	The center responded with the following: The center will speak to the parents and obtain documentation about the child?s allergy and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.