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.
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0137628 | 2025-07-30 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Contact Group size was in compliance at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but not limited to: *Ensure that the bus seats are in good repair before the start of school. *Ensure the Bus Book has been updated with Emergency Information and Immunization cards for each child who's riding the bus. *Ensure that all brush bristles are not accessible to enrolled children at all times. *Ensure to label the Director and Designee on the Main Posting Board. | |||
| INSP-0048605 | 2024-09-25 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #AZ00036914 investigation conducted on 9/25/24 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 9/25/24. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell A plan of correction will not be accepted. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 3:7 Ones: 2:9 Twos: 1:8 Threes: 1:8 Fours: 1:12 Two staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 3 of 4 allegations were substantiated. The other allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0046498 | 2024-08-07 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *All the Criminal Affidavit questions need to be answered at the time of hire Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer Supervisor is Jennifer Forschino. | |||
| INSP-0038983 | 2024-02-12 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint #00067328 investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 1:3 1-year-old children: 1:5 2-year-old children: 2:9 3-year-old children: 1:8 3-year-old children: 1:11 4-year-old children: 1:9 There were 1 staff interviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Director The Compliance Officer attempted to contact the complainant via telephone on 2/8/2042 and 2/9/2024, however was unable to speak to the complainant. Documentation observed: Dish washing procedures. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00067328, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: * The description of accessible water for the 1-year-old and 2-year-old classrooms. The Compliance Officer is Sherri Pavlisick. | |||
| INSP-0033305 | 2023-10-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of Complaint #00064356 investigation conducted on 10/6/23 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 10/6/23. Compliance Officer # 1: Brian Howell Compliance Officer # 2: Archana Navin A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Infants: 1:2 Ones: 2:4 Twos: 3:13 Threes: 1:8 Threes: 1:9 Fours: 1:9 Four staff members were interviewed during this investigation. One staff file was reviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters Video footage of incident Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, staff interview and documentation that 2 of 2 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed. | |||
| INSP-0031124 | 2023-08-23 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 8/23/2023/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self-Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Child Group Size complied at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: Compliance Officer #1 is Sherri Pavlisick. Compliance Officer #2 is Heather Bauer. | |||
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