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La Petite Academy
Fort Wayne, IN
· Allen County
7219 Engle Road,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Quick Facts
Capacity
128 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
14108
License Issued
Aug 1, 2026
Active Through
Oct 31, 2026
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
We believe children need a safe, well-rounded environment that nurtures their whole self. Our Whole Child Education approach to teaching goes beyond just prepping your child for kindergarten. Our curriculum concentrates on seven sets of skills, including early literacy, logical thinking, problem solving, social understanding, physical coordination, creativity and positive character traits, such as cooperation and self-control. We believe that every activity is an opportunity to teach. Our motto, “Play with a purpose,†guides the daily curriculum designed to stimulate your child’s fullest potential.By nurturing all areas of your child’s development, we are creating good citizens and lifelong learners with a strong intellectual curiosity.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-20 |
Two caregivers, one in a toddler classroom and one in an infant classroom, did not have current pediatric CPR certification. Caregivers in infant/toddler rooms need to be certified in pediatric CPR before working in the classroom. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate |
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| Licensing 2026-06-22 |
A tub of diaper creams under unlocked cabinet of changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children |
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| Licensing 2026-05-28 |
In the infant room, two staff were present with 6 infants. One staff present in the room had expired fingerprints, making the ratio 6:1. | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation |
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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
Early Preschool 2's room was in free play time when consultant arrived. Only items available for the seven children present were blocks and books, shelving units containing toys were turned around/made inaccessible. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-127(3) Caregivers shall: make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections |
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| Licensing 2026-04-27 |
Staff member in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before serving breakfast. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene |
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| Licensing 2025-12-22 |
Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. Staff member is no longer employed at program. | 2026-01-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior |
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| Licensing 2025-06-04 |
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientations. | 2025-06-12 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided |
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| Licensing 2025-04-22 |
Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Age 3-4 room: 7 tubes of diaper cream in restroom drawer, 3 tubes of diaper cream under changing tables in 2's room (unlocked), sunscreen in low child's cubby in 2's room | 2025-04-23 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items |
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| Licensing 2024-12-06 |
Child involved in incident on 11/25/24 does not have record of immunizations on file at program. | 2024-12-31 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization. |
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| Licensing 2024-11-25 |
Daily record charts not being maintained for infants. | 2024-12-02 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-122 Infant/Toddler Charts and Records |
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| Licensing 2024-10-11 |
Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds were unsupervised on a playground. | 2024-09-30 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2024-05-20 |
Based on a complaint received, the program had the front door propped open on 5/3/10. There is no screen door on main door at the program. All unscreened doors must remain closed. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 3/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current UP training. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Written program plans | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-60 No lesson plans posted in 3/4 or 5's. |
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| Licensing 2024-04-16 |
Posted items | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Ratio charts not in every room (missing in 5's, green toddler, 3/4's, 2's), not all rooms have signed First Aid directives posted (infant, 1's) |
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