La Petite Child Care Center - Frederick MD Licensed Child Care Center

650 Himes Avenue , Frederick MD 21703
(301) 695-7227

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: 31691
  • Capacity: 124
  • 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
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations NECPA
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Schools Served: Hillcrest Elementary (Frederick)
  • District Office: Region 12 - Frederick County Office
  • District Office Phone: (301) 696-9766 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2024-01-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.05B Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection there were several classrooms with missing staffing patterns and the ones that were posted are not the most up to day. facility to submitted updated staffing patterns to the LS along with evidence of these being displayed where parents can view.
2024-01-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility is removing 7 staff from the AP list. several all of them are well past the 5 day requirement. Facility to submit a letter of understanding that all staff leaving their position must be reported to the OCC within 5 days.
2024-01-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.09C Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility could not produce completed trainings for 1 lead qualified teacher. Facility to have staff complete trainings and submit certificates along with professional development plans to the LS within 30 days.
2024-01-10 Mandatory Review 13A.16.06.12B(1) Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility could not produce completed trainings for 1 aide teacher. Facility to have staff complete trainings and submit certificates along with professional development plans to the LS within 30 days.
2023-10-02 Complaint 13A.16.03.07A Corrected
Findings: The LS reviewed with the facility that their request to use Room 6A has NOT been approved as of this inspection. At the time the LS walked through the facility there were 4 children and 2 teachers in this classroom. The facility was reminded they are not allowed to have children present in this room at this time. The LS requested the children be moved into other classrooms and meet ratios or be sent home. The OCC has not received all missing items indicated in previous email, at which time the request for change will be submitted for approval. If approved the facility will receive an update license. Until such time, this room may NOT be used for child care children.
2023-10-02 Complaint 13A.16.07.06A Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that they are to ensure the safety and security of each child at all times. The facility failed to do this by having children in an unapproved room as well as 2 classrooms over ratio.
2023-10-02 Complaint 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the LS reviewed with the facility that each child shall received adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age needs and capabilities of the child. The facility failed to do this by having 2 classrooms over ratio.
2023-10-02 Complaint 13A.16.08.03C(2) Corrected
Findings: At the time of this inspection the facility had 2 classrooms that were over there staff to child ratios. Room 2 has 7 children with one teacher, Room 6 had 7 children with 1 teachers.
2023-10-02 Complaint 13A.16.08.07A Corrected
Findings: At the time the LS walked through the facility there was a classroom outside that had 3 teachers sitting down at the picnic table while children were running all over the playground. 2 of the teachers had their backs to the playground and not able to see the children.
2023-08-09 Other
Findings: No Noncompliances Found
2023-05-23 Complaint 13A.16.03.06A(2) Corrected
Findings: The OCC received a call regarding this facility and a staff person was removed from the facility in late April 2023. As of the notification by the caller, the OCC had not received notification of that staff member no longer being employed. At the time of this inspection the LS discussed with the facility the requirement to notify the OCC within 5 business days of any staff member ending their employment for any reason.
2023-04-24 Complaint 13A.16.09.02B Corrected
Findings: At the time the LS reviewed the individual activity plans for children under 2 years that are enrolled in care. The LS observed that there are 2 that are overdue for their updates. Facility to obtain these updates and submit evidence of updates to the LS.
2023-01-23 Full 13A.16.03.02D(1) Corrected
Findings: Facility is missing daily activity plans for several children under the age of 2 as well as updates obtained within the past 3 months for several others. Facility to review all daily activity plans with the parents and obtain updated plans for each child under the age of 2 years. Facility to submit a letter of correction to the LS when this has been completed.
2023-01-23 Full 13A.16.03.02E Corrected
Findings: Facility is missing lead screening for several children enrolled in care. Facility to review all children files and obtain all missing information from the parents. Facility to submit a letter of correction to the LS when this has been completed.
2022-02-14 Complaint 13A.16.08.03A Corrected
Findings: LS reviewed the center's attendance records by group for the twos room and the threes classroom. The center had records of the children present with time in and out as well as staff to child ratios documented every hour. The threes classroom was in compliance according to the attendance records. The threes classroom never exceeded a staff to child ratio of 20 children to two staff with two of the 20 children age 2 and 18 of the children age 3. The twos classroom was out of compliance on the morning of 02.02.22. At 8:30 AM the group had a group of 13 children, of which 4 children were toddlers. At 8:38 AM, the group had 14 children with 4 toddlers. At 8:42 AM one toddler left the group. At 9:02 a second toddler left the group. At 9:08 a two year old arrived and one toddler left the group. The room was in compliance by 9:08 AM.

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