La Petite Academy (limestone) - Hockessin DE Licensed Child Care Center

5986 LIMESTONE ROAD , HOCKESSIN DE 19707
(302) 234-2968

About the Provider

Description: New friendships. New ideas. New ways to learn. Welcome to the joys of childhood. Welcome to La Petite Academy. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be.

Additional Information: Initial Licensed Date: 08/12/92; Financial Arrangements: Private; Stars Rating: Two Stars; Special Conditions: Regulated Services:; On Enforcement: Probation; Reported Injuries & Deaths: 2014: 2 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported.
2015: 2 facility injuries and no facility deaths reported.
2016: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.
2017: 1 facility injury and no facility deaths reported.;

Program and Licensing Details

  • Capacity: 123
  • Age Range: 6 weeks through 12 years.
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: RED CLAY SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • Initial License Issue Date: 1992-08-12
  • District Office: State of Delaware, Office of Child Care Licensing
  • District Office Phone: 1-800-822-2236 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: [email protected]

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulation Code Status
2019-08-22 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure staff files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with TB risk assessment needed for Staff #2 and #7. References needed for Staff #1, #2, #3, #7, and #8. A current health appraisal needed for #3. Annual review of safe sleep is needed for Staff #4. Annual review abuse and neglect is needed for Staff #4.
2019-08-22 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure child files contain all required elements. A current health appraisal with immunizations needed for Child #10. A current health appraisal for Child #11. Complete emergency card information needed for Child #7 and #10. Development plans needed for Child #6 and #7. Transportation permission needed for Child #10.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 53N - Transportation Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain a signed transportation permission form for one child.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 33N - Annual professional development plan Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain a Professional Development Plan for two staff.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 36N - General safety practices Corrected
Corrective Action: Repair the floor in the toddlers room.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: All staff files must be complete. Obtain 2 references each for two staff. Obtain a job description for one staff and place in the file. Obtain an adult abuse registry and release of employment history for one staff. Obtain a service letter for one staff. Obtain a health appraisal and TB results for one staff.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 47N - Diapering Corrected
Corrective Action: Place a foot activated diaper pail in the toddler room.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 55N - Health care consultation Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain a medical consultant.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 19N - Child files Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain a health appraisal for two children.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 15N - Documentation of insurance? Corrected
Corrective Action: Place an updated insurance card in the van.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 43N - Toilet facilities Corrected
Corrective Action: Add toilet paper to the preschool-aged classroom.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 67N - Documenting children's progress Corrected
Corrective Action: Obtain a Development Plans for four children.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 48N - Food service and preparation Corrected
Corrective Action: Replace thermometer in the infant refrigerator.
2018-08-22 Non Compliance 66N - Program goals and planning Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure lesson plans are current and posted.
2017-08-25 Non Compliance 20N - Personnel files Corrected
Corrective Action: Ensure personnel files are complete and include all required information. -One staff member needs a Service Letter on file. -One staff needs written documentation of a yearly review of safe sleep procedures and child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting procedures on file.

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