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La Petite Academy Inc

Chalfont, PA · Bucks County
2000 Horizon Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914
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Capacity
124 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 477-6020
2000 Horizon Dr
Chalfont, PA 18914
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251988
License Issued
Mar 21, 2026
Active Through
Mar 21, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 16

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About the Provider

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LA PETITE ACADEMY INC is a Child Care Center in CHALFONT PA, with a maximum capacity of 124 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-28 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, infants in the infant A classroom were observed sleeping in cribs that were not positioned to have 2 feet of space on three side of the rest equipment.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The directors will remind all staff of the requirements for rest equipment placement. All rest equipment will be spaced to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides when the equipment is in use.
2026-01-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(1) - Child's name, birth date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(1)

Description: Child's name, birth date

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the child's birthdate.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's birthday will be filled in on the emergency information form. The updated form will be copied and replaced in all rooms that have a copy.
2026-01-28 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #1, and #2 did not include the addresses of all the release persons listed on the form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses on the emergency contact form.
2026-01-28 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the file for staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training dated 2/9/25 that was only 2 hours in length and was not from an approved source.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be informed to complete a new mandated reporter training that is 3 hours in length and is from an approved source. Staff person #1 will not work alone in a classroom until the training is competed.
2026-01-28 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, a Kalanchoe plant was observed at the entrance of the facility and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The assistant director will have the plant taken out of the facility.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses for all the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be notified to provide the addresses for each release person listed on the form.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1) - Physical examination Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)

Description: Physical examination

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have a statement regarding conducting a physical examination answered by the physician.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will be notified to return to the doctor's office to have the form completed in it's entirety.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include statements answered by the doctor regarding - communicable diseases and the staff person's suitability to provide care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person will be notified to return to the doctor's office to have the form completed in its entirety.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the fans in room Infant B and Toddler A were visible dirty and dusty and in need of being cleaned, the wall in the Toddler B room had crayon marks on the wall, the wall by the kitchen set in the Pre-K room was dirty, and the wall in by the trash can and sink in Pre-School B was dirty.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fans and the walls will be cleaned so all indoor and outdoor surfaces in clean and in good condition.
2025-01-22 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, chipped paint was observed in each classroom in various areas such as walls, under windows, by coatracks/cubbies, by exit doors, and in bathrooms.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director has submitted a work order to have the facility re-painted. All areas of chipped paint will be re-painted so the walls, bathrooms, and all indoor and outdoor surfaces will be free of chipped paint
2024-11-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: At time of unannounced inspection on 11/5/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment or TB test results.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be notified to provide a health assessment and TB test results, both of which will be less than 1 year old from the time of hire.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent will be notified to provide the addresses of all the release persons listed on the emergency contact form. The updated form will be copied and placed in any file where emergency contact information is stored.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.27(e) - Letter to parents Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(e)

Description: Letter to parents

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency letter provided to parents did not include the facility's procedures for accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency situation.

Correction Required: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent letter will be updated to include accommodations for non-walkers and any children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During paperwork review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 completed the 6-hour pre-service professional development training prior to 9/30/16 and after 6/30/18. Date of completion for staff person #1- 8/13/2016, and for staff person #2- 11/21/2018. Due to timeframe of completion dates, the 10-hour pre-service training is required to be completed.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 will not work alone with children until the 10-hour pre-service training is completed. The certificate of completion will be printed and kept on file at the facility.
2024-01-25 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During walk-through at renewal inspection, golden yellow chipped paint was observed throughout the facility in the classrooms. A visibly dirty windowsill was observed in the Infant B classroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The windowsill will be cleaned immediately. A request will be made to have all of the chipped paint in each of the classrooms re-painted.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classrooms that not all rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will review with all staff the requirements of 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.181(e) - Emergency master file updated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(e)

Description: Emergency master file updated

Noncompliance Area: On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classroom that the emergency contact forms for some children were not updated at least every six months.

Correction Required: If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director will ensure each emergency contact form in all classrooms were updated within the past six months.
2022-03-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized

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