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La Petite Academy, Inc.
Kernersville, NC
· Forsyth County
1975 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET,
Kernersville, NC 27284
Quick Facts
Capacity
131 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 993-4555
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
3455196
License Holder
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
Dec 7, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Allowed to provide care for child up to 14yrs of age.
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About the Provider
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
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-11 | 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. An aerosol sunscreen bottle was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 4. One unlocked drawer less than five feet from the ground in Space 5 was observed to have a bottle of Goo Gone labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings. The door to the laundry room, which contains items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings located off of Space 8, was observed to be unlocked with the key inside the lock. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was observed not to be updated for all classrooms in the facility. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. On the playground used by children who are less than twelve months and twelve months in age, plastic weed block was observed emerging in three places near the base of a tree, presenting a choking hazard. | |||
| 2026-06-11 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file was not observed to contain an allergy list for children and staff. | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-26 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The full-day daily schedule for Space 7, the classroom designated for children of School Age, was not posted; only the before/after school schedule was posted. School Age children in care were out of school and present at the center today, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. | |||
| 2025-11-26 | 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. A small container of super glue labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked drawer in Space 5, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-11-26 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. A safe sleep policy was not observed to be posted in Space 1. | |||
| 2025-11-26 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks has been created; however, the Criminal Background Check Qualification letters for one existing staff member and two new staff members were not yet linked to this profile. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-156L |
| 2025-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-030L |
| 2025-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-030L |
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The top drawer of each of the metal filing cabinets located in Spaces 3, 5, and 6 were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. The top right edge of an art easel located in Space 4 was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. One plastic bin was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in Space 3. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Five plastic grocery bags containing soiled clothing were observed to be stored in cubbies located less than five feet from the ground in Space 8. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid certification observed on file for a new employee whose start date was 2/05/2025 was observed to be received from an unapproved training agency. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR certification observed on file for a new employee whose start date was 2/05/2025 was observed to be received from an unapproved training agency. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The emergency information for nine staff members and the applications for 72 children enrolled were not observed in the Ready To Go file. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 1870 | .0608(a)(1-6) |
| The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information. The signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for two new staff members did not contain a date the employees signed the policy. The date one employee received the policy was not recorded for one new staff member. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Space 8, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, only paintbrushes and construction paper were accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by children enrolled, the base of one wooden slat enclosing an air conditioning unit was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Paint was observed to be peeling and flaking off the windowsills of the building on the playground used by infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The length of time the authorization was valid for the diaper cream for one child enrolled in Space 1 was observed to have expired. The emergency medication for one child enrolled in Space 6 was observed to have expired in July, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain medical authorizations and instructions for one child enrolled with an emergency medication. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The printed copy of the EPR plan was last updated on 7/25/2023. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. A Health & Safety training certificate for Topic #2 Administration of Medication with standards for parental consent was not on file for one existing employee. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-255A |
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 3, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, four plastic bags and/or wrappers were observed in two unlatched file cabinet drawers less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-012A |
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 5, the posted activity plan was dated 1/08/2024; a current activity plan was posted during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Space 8, there were not sufficient materials in the art center for three children to choose different activities. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 8, a set of six fabric soft blocks were observed to be fraying on the corners. Ms. McCummings removed these blocks from the classroom during the visit and replaced them with another set of blocks. In Space 4, four upholstered child-sized chairs were observed to be frayed in greater than five areas each. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3, one open plastic bubbles wrapper and one plastic bag were observed in a set of plastic drawers accessible to children under three years of age. Also in Space 3, the plastic covering on the lower portion of two doors was observed to be peeling and accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 4, the bottom left corner of the window furthest to the left in the classroom (facing the playground), was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. On the playground used by children two years of age and preschoolers, a long, plastic bin housing manipulative blocks was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch; this bin was removed from the playground during the visit. On the playground used by Pre-K children, one border tack was observed to be raised and not flush with the border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. On the playground used by infants and toddlers, a shallow hole, large enough for a basketball to rest in, was observed in the middle of the play area, presenting a potential tripping hazard. A wooden beam boarding the mulched area was observed to be split, the broken piece extending outward slightly, creating a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The diaper cream authorization for one child enrolled was not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 1, the authorization forms for two diaper creams had expired on 12/31/23. In Space 2, the authorization form for one diaper cream had expired on 1/05/24. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was completed on 1/22/2024. A playground inspection for May, June, August, September, October, November, and December, 2023 were not available for review. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A medical statement and TB test for one new employee who began work on 10/10/2023 was completed on 9/20/2022. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. The permission to transport form was not on file for one child enrolled. The permission to transport form for one child enrolled was missing arrival and departure times, as well as from where and to where the child is transported. The missing information for arrival/departure times and from/to where the child is transported were corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain the applications for seven children enrolled and the staff contact information for each staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The certificate for Health and Safety training topics #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, and 10 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment were not observed on file and not current within the last five years, respectively, for one existing employee. The employee completed the training for Recognizing and Responding during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-012A |
| 2024-01-05 | Violation | 1802 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(m) |
| The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. The administrator/operator was aware a staff member incurred charges in February 2023 and failed to notify the Division of the charges. The staff member incurred additional charges in November 2023 and was incarcerated; the facility became aware of the charges and terminated the staff member's employment; however, the facility did not report the charges to the Division. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. The temperature in the room for infants was 78.4 degrees. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Three children that are being transported daily need current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted. | |||
| 2022-02-11 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. A staff/child ratio sheet was not posted in Space 5. | |||
| 2022-02-11 | 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 preschool playground, paper was on the ground around a pipe that had been recently drained. | |||
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