La Petite Child Care - Columbia MD Licensed Child Care Center

8890 Columbia 100 Pkwy , Columbia MD 21045
(410) 740-5546

About the Provider

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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 33673
  • Capacity: 103
  • 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
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Phelps Luck Elementary
  • District Office: Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
  • District Office Phone: (410) 750-8771 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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.

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