LaPetite Academy - South Bend IN Licensed Center

521 North St. Joseph Street , South Bend IN 46601
(574) 234-7109

About the Provider

Description: In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Additional Information: Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 4;

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 13668
  • Capacity: 136
  • Age Range: Infant; Toddler; Two-Twelve
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
  • PTQ Level: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: Jul 01, 2020
  • District Office: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
  • District Office Phone: 1-877-511-1144 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Type/Date Action needed to correct issue Date Resolved
Licensing
2021-04-19
Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant 2021-04-28
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b)
3 feeding plans were not found in files.
Licensing
2021-04-19
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2021-04-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
Small tunnel on Infant/Toddler playground does not meet commercial equipment as stated in Public Playground Handbook.
Licensing
2021-04-19
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2021-04-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
Prek shaving cream found in unlocked cabinet on accessible shelves for children. Plunger found in bathoom.
Licensing
2021-04-19
Bathrooms 2021-04-19
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
Paper towel in both toddler classrooms were found on counter not in dispensers.
Licensing
2021-02-10
An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit:(1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and(2) the applicant fingerprints;for a national criminal history background check by the FederalBureau of Investigation.
Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d)
1 caregiver had no current Consent to Release form on file.
Licensing
2020-07-09
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2020-07-09
Playground and Outdoor Safety 2020-07-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-66
On the large playground there were some trash items t hat need to be removed/disposed of (deflated ball, plastic cup)
Licensing
2020-07-09
Childrens admission records 2020-07-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
1 child was missing the 4th dtap immunization, or a statement from a physician stating that this immunization isn' t needed.
Licensing
2020-07-09
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records 2020-07-21
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41
A few staff were missing documentation of current Universal Precautions training.
Licensing
2019-04-29
Bathrooms 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113
There was a broken toilet paper dispenser.
Licensing
2019-04-29
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n)
The older toddler room had a vacuum stored in the bathroom. Only items that are directly related to toileting may be stored in the bathrooms.
Licensing
2019-04-29
Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h)
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2019-04-29
Poisons, chemicals, and any item that states fatal if swallowed must be in locked storage and not accessible to children 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(a)
There was a bleach bottle in the preschool room that was on a shelf that was accessible to the children.
Licensing
2019-04-29
Rest periods 2019-08-10
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-53
No NonCompliances Cited
Licensing
2018-12-28
Childrens admission records 2019-01-02
Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36
3 children's files had no physicals; 1 child;s file had no shot records.

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