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La Petite Child Care
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
8890 Columbia 100 Pkwy,
Columbia, MD 21045
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 children
Age Range
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 740-5546
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33673
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Open |
| Findings: On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, an aide in Room 6 held a child that was taking a temper tantrum and continue holding the child when the child had settle down. At time of inspection Room 2B had 13 two year old's with a teacher and aide and an aide was in Room 2A with three infants by herself. Staffing was corrected at time of inspection. Please submit a correction plan to the Office of Child Care. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Open |
| Findings: At time of inspection an aide was in Room 2A with three toddlers . Program adjusted the staffing during the inspection so the room had a qualified teacher. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Open |
| Findings: At time of inspection, Room 2B had thirteen two year old's with a qualified teacher and aide. Program were able to open an additional room to maintain staff child ratio. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff person grabbed a three years old child by the neck to move the child to circle time. The staff person has been placed on administrative leave. LS observed a video recording showing a staff person grabbing a child's face as a form of discipline. A witness stated that the teacher was yelling at the child while angrily grabbing the child's face. Another staff person threatened the child verbally implying that she would throw his shoes away if he took them off again. During the inspection, a teacher was observed yelling at a child in a classroom. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff person grabbed a three years old child by the neck to move the child to circle time. The staff person has been placed on administrative leave. LS observed a video recording showing a staff person grabbing a child's face as a form of discipline. A witness stated that the teacher was yelling at the child while angrily grabbing the child's face. Another staff person threatened the child verbally implying that she would throw his shoes away if he took them off again. During the inspection, a teacher was observed yelling at a child in a classroom. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff person grabbed a three years old child by the neck to move the child to circle time. The staff person has been placed on administrative leave. LS observed a video recording showing a staff person grabbing a child's face as a form of discipline. A witness stated that the teacher was yelling at the child while angrily grabbing the child's face. Another staff person threatened the child verbally implying that she would throw his shoes away if he took them off again. During the inspection, a teacher was observed yelling at a child in a classroom. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff person grabbed a three years old child by the neck to move the child to circle time. The staff person has been placed on administrative leave. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that a staff person grabbed a three years old child by the neck to move the child to circle time. The staff person has been placed on administrative leave.. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe activity plans that are being reevaluated at least every three months. Facility must review all activity plans with each child's parent and submit evidence of updated plans to the office. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.09.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sleeping infant in a bouncer. The child was moved to a crib during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a bottle of bleach stored in an unlocked cabinet in a preschool bathroom. It was removed during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.04F(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed thermometers in the infant rooms. One thermometer registered 49 degrees and one thermometer registered 42 degrees. Corrected on site by moving the thermometers from the front of the refrigerator to the back. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe all required information on each child's form. Facility must immediately submit all corrections. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: From the sample reviewed, LS did not observe a required lead test in each child's file. Facility must immediately submit evidence of a lead test or an appointment to obtain a lead test from a health care provider. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a log or documentation of when substitutes are being used to work with children. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The operator failed to notify the office of the addition of a new employee before permitting that individual to work with children. The operator used a staff person from another location to provide care for children. The Office was not notified in writing and this staff person was not cleared to work. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff person reported that she observed another staff person pluck children and pull children by their shirt collars to redirect them. Another child was grabbed by the skin on his neck to redirect him. The same staff person was observed calling the children stupid. Via video review it was observed on August 23, 2023 that the staff person was physically redirecting children by dragging them by one arm across the floor or picking children up to move them. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff person reported that she observed another staff person pluck children and pull children by their shirt collars to redirect them. Another child was grabbed by the skin on his neck to redirect him. The same staff person was observed calling the children stupid. Via video review it was observed on August 23, 2023 that the staff person was physically redirecting children by dragging them by one arm across the floor or picking children up to move them. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe all of the required information for each child enrolled. Provider must submit evidence of corrected forms by August 23, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a Health Inventory Part 2 for one child. Provider must submit evidence by August 23, 2023 of a health assessment by a health care provider or an appointment to obtain one. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence of lead testing for every child born on or after January 1, 2015. Provider must submit evidence by August 23, 2023 of lead testing or an appointment to obtain one from a health care provider. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe Staffing Patterns displayed in a conspicuous location where it may be reviewed. Director must correct and post the Staffing Patterns so that they may be reviewed by staff, parents, and licensing staff. | |||
| 2023-08-18 | Full | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe paper towels available in the school age, pre-k and preschool bathrooms. Each bathroom must have paper towels accessible to children. Correction must be made immediately. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a copy of the Parent guide to Regulated Child Care displayed so that it can be freely available for reference to parents. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe an annual update for each child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a Health Assessment Part 1 provided by each child's parent. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a Health Assessment Part 2 for each child enrolled in care. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(3)(c) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe evidence that the emergency and disaster plan is being practiced by staff and children at least once per month for fire evacuation and twice per year for other emergency and disaster situations. Facility must conduct a emergency drill during the month of October and record it. Fire drills must be practiced monthly and recorded. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Full | 13A.16.10.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe clear, liquid soap in the first aid kit. Facility must submit evidence of liquid soap in the first aid kit by October 12, 2021. | |||
| 2021-04-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not notify the OCC once staff tested positive and the Health Department closed several rooms, sending staff and children home. The Facility was closed entirely by the Health Department on April 17 by the end of day. The OCC was notified on Saturday April 17, 2021. | |||
| 2021-04-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility failed to notify the Health Department and the OCC of Covid 19 symptoms that were presenting in staff and children; that two staff presented symptoms and were tested-reporting negative Covid 19 test results; and did not notify the OCC once staff tested positive and the Health Department closed several rooms, sending staff and children home. The Facility was closed entirely by the Health Department by the end of the day. | |||
| 2020-10-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a child older than 12 months of age in a crib. Children 12 months old to 5 years old must have a suitable cot or mat unless otherwise requested by a parent. | |||
| 2020-09-01 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06E(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: The center failed to notify OCC of a situation that could have potentially affected the operation of the center. The director was notified of a complaint that there were drugs being brought into the center. If the center receives information that someone is bringing drugs into the center and/or providing to staff via whatever means the OCC needs to know this. | |||
| 2019-09-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC received a complaint that states drinks are not being served with breakfast. During this inspection, staff reported that milk is not always on the cart for breakfast. | |||
| 2019-09-18 | Complaint | 13A.16.12.01E(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A complaint was received and states that breakfast is served between 8-830 AM and a menu is not given. The menu is posted on a bulletin board located at the front entrance of the center. The posted menu observed during this inspection was not the correct menu for the week. This was corrected during this inspection. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 3 and 4 do not have posted staffing patterns. Correct and submit correction to OCC within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: All classrooms have peeling chipping paint along the window sills and walls. The classroom doors are dirty and have areas where the paint has worn away, many walls throughout the classrooms need to be wiped down and cleaned. There are stained ceiling tiles in the hallway near the kitchen and in the bathroom of Room 6. Replace tiles, repair drywall/paint, clean doors and walls. Notify OCC of corrections. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Many infants and toddlers enrolled do not have updated written activity plans. No plans are posted for reference in the classrooms. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: toilets in Room 5 and Room 3 need to have new caulk around the base of the toilets. Correct and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 2, Room 5, and Room 6 do not a posted emergency escape route posted. Correct within 24 hours and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The outdoor playground has an area of fencing that the bottom is curling upwards. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 and Room 7A have toys in the hand washing sink used after diapering. Correct and submit correction to OCC within 24 hours. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.06.12B | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 staff members have been employed for more than 6 months and have not completed the Aide Orientation. Correct within 21 days and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2019-09-12 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: Infant Room 7A and Toddler Room 2 do not have a working telephone. Infant Room 1 has a telephone that is on the wall being held together with tape. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
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