La Petite Academy, Inc. - Kernersville NC Five Star Center License

1975 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET , KERNERSVILLE NC 27284
(336) 993-4555

About the Provider

Description: La Petite Academy provides children with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and beyond. Our child-care programs offer a strong curriculum, focusing on school readiness. Our dedicated and highly trained educators teach more than just reading, writing and arithmetic by creating active learning experiences around character building, physical activity and social and emotional development.

Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 3455196
  • Capacity: 131
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-07-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-17 Violation 488 .0510(e)(3)
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Books were not accessible to children enrolled in Space 2.
2023-07-17 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, rolls of paper towels wrapped in plastic and a plastic grocery bag were observed on a shelf and inside a child’s cubby, accessible to children. Plastic bags and wrappers were also observed in a classroom drawer accessible to children. Two children enrolled in this classroom are two years of age; Ms. McCummings made each of these items inaccessible to children during the visit. Also in Space 3, the door housing an inside air conditioning unit was observed to be unlocked; this was corrected during the visit. In Space 4, one broken Lincoln Log was observed in a toy bin which was sharp to the touch; a plastic measuring cup was also observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in the home living area. Ms. McCummings removed each of the items from this space during the visit. In Space 6, a dry erase board was observed to have a broken metal frame which was sharp to the touch. Ms. McCummings removed this dry erase board from the classroom during the visit. In Space 7, a former connection for a water fountain was observed to have a circular metal guard which had become detached from the wall, exposing a hole in which a child’s fingers could potentially be caught. The metal guard was also observed to be sharp to the touch. This facility has three playgrounds: one playground (P1) used by infants and toddlers, one playground (P2) used by children two and three years of age, and one playground (P3) used by children four years of age and older. On P1, a wooden fence surrounding the air conditioning unit was observed to have holes at the children’s level large enough for a child’s hand or fingers to get caught in, presenting a potential safety issue. The outlet for a drainpipe on the side of the building was observed to have cracked plastic surrounding the edges of the outlet which were sharp to the touch. On P2, rust was observed on the handlebars and other areas of five tricycles and greater than five metal brackets securing gutters to the sides of the building (this number spanned all three playgrounds). The plastic lattice at the top of a small, stationary sliding structure was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. On P3, a large plastic storage bin was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. The brackets and hinges securing the wooden gate door housing the air conditioning unit were observed to be heavily rusted. The siding along both sides (stairs and landings on each level, as well as underneath the structure) of the large, stationary climbing structure were observed to be cracked in greater than fifteen areas. Greater than five of these areas have metal exposed which was observed to be beginning to rust. Signage regarding tobacco and smoking restriction was not present on either vehicle.
2023-07-17 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Brush was observed to be growing through at least one side of the fencing on each of the three playgrounds, which can encourage and potentially harbor vermin.
2023-07-17 Violation 840 .2820(b)
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Insect sting reliever pads, alcohol swabs, antibacterial wipes, etc. were observed inside a first aid kit on Vehicle 3
2023-07-17 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization forms for diaper cream for two children enrolled in Space 2 did not have specific instructions as to how often to apply the cream. The medication authorization form for diaper cream for one child enrolled did not have a specific dosage listed on the form. A medication authorization form for diaper cream was not on file for the diaper cream for one child enrolled.
2023-07-17 Violation 1111 .1002(c)
All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law. A current vehicle insurance statement was neither on a borrowed vehicle used to transport children, nor accessible for verification.
2023-07-17 Violation 1823 .0607(d)(10)
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. A Ready to Go File was not available for review.
2023-03-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-03 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The slide on the twos playground had chipping paint. This is a repeat violation.
2023-02-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-01 Violation 540 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a)
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. Two infant feeding plans were not posted.
2023-02-01 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 1, there was a cracked plastic mirror on a blanket that was removed during the visit. In Space 2, there were two battery operated toys that were not working. On the playground for age two, there was a slide with chipping paint.
2023-02-01 Violation 808 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a)
The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. On the two's playground, there was an area approximately 15ft by 13 ft with standing water between two and three inches that was not drained.
2023-02-01 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff did not have completed health and safety trainings on file.

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