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La Petite Child Care Center
Gaithersburg, MD
· Montgomery County
101 Saybrooke View Drive,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Quick Facts
Capacity
132 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
2
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 963-0986
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33305
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 5 - Montgomery 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 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed per written statement that the staff at the facility subjected a child to injurious treatment due to the red marks on the child's wrist. The written statement provided is verification that the staff member was observed holding the child's wrist and leaving red marks, citing injurious treatment. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the facility did not report the incident to the protective services unit. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist instructed the facility to make sure that the staff understands their legal obligation to report suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the local department or the appropriate law enforcement agency. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about not spanking, hitting, shaking, or using any other means of physical discipline. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about ensuring the safety and security of each child at all times. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist spoke with the facility about ensuring that each child receives adequate supervision and care at all times which is appropriate to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of the child. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to assign qualified child care teachers to each group of children as needed to meet the requirements for group size and staffing. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist communicated with the facility about the need to ensure that each staff member providing care to a child is oriented to the child's individual care needs. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed emergency forms that were not updated annually and were missing the physician's information. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that there were children that were missing the completed physician's health assessment. | |||
| 2025-10-31 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-11-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility provided a building that was free from safety hazards. An unknown person entered the building presenting a safety hazard to all staff and children. | |||
| 2024-11-27 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe that the facility ensured the safety and security of each child at all times. An unknown person entered the facility and remained inside the facility for 3 minutes. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed that the whereabouts of each child in attendance was not know at all times. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(1) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing specialist observed per the complaint that the children's parents were not notified immediately. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Open |
| Findings: Licensing specialist did not observe that the safety and security of the child was maintained at all times. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: Files are missing documentation and will need to be reviewed. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Emergency contact information is missing. The back of each child's emergency card needs to be addressed with information provided and/or N/A, signature and date. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Several staff have been employed but not notified within the required time. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The red rug in classroom #1 is frayed and presents a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The entire center is in need of a deep clean. The floors especially need to be cleaned and or replaced. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.09.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Vinyl stools (4) located in the school-age classroom are torn in several places and need to be replaced. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Full | 13A.16.12.05A | Corrected |
| Findings: Interior of refrigerator in classroom 7B needs to be cleaned. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three staff members that the OCC was not previously notified off during the inspection. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that they must notify the OCC within five working days of adding new employees. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist received delete dates for eight previous employees during the inspection. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that they must notify the OCC within five working days of deleting employees. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed bottles being warmed up in the handwashing sink in room 7A. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that the diapering/handwashing sink shall only be used for diapering and handwashing purposes. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe paper towels in more than one children's restroom. Facility shall ensure paper towels are placed in every child bathroom and notify Licensing Specialist once complete. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe a operable telephone in room 1 (toddlers). Facility shall place an operable phone in room 1 and Emergency numbers near the phone. Notify Licensing Specialist via email once complete. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed a trashcan near the handwashing sink in room 3 that needs to be cleaned and sanitized, and a rubber floor mat that was folded up inside the kitchen dish washing sink. Facility shall notify Licensing Specialist via email once the trash can is cleaned and sanitized, and send Licensing Specialist a statement via email that they will not place floor mats in the kitchen dishwashing sink. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed trash cans without liners in rooms 2B, 4, and 5. Facility shall ensure that all trash cans have disposable liners and notify Licensing Specialist once complete. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed full trash can in room 5. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that trash cans will be emptied when full. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one school age qualified teacher without evidence of 12 hours of approved continued training. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist evidence of 12 hours of approved continued training for this teacher. See remarks for details. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two Aides without evidence of six hours of approved continued training. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist evidence of six hours of approved continued training to Licensing Specialist. See remarks for details. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed two Aides without evidence of six hours of approved continued training documented on their Professional Development Plans. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist evidence of six hours of approved continued training documented on their Professional Development Plans. See remarks for details. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B(3) | Open |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed ten Aides without evidence of MSDE Basic Health and Safety training. Facility shall register the Aides for the MSDE Basic Health and Safety training, notify Licensing Specialist once complete, and email the training certificates once the Aides complete the training. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe qualified staff supervising children in rooms 1, 2A, 3, 5, 6, and 7B. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that qualified staff must be supervising children in care at all times. | |||
| 2021-12-22 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed one staff member supervising 12 children in room 2A during the inspection. Facility shall send Licensing Specialist a statement via email demonstrating their understanding that they shall maintain appropriate staff/child ratios at all times. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed emergency forms incomplete and not updated within the last year. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed missing blood lead screening for multiple children. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed missing proof of age and personnel qualification evaluations for some staff members. Licensing Specialist also observed one incomplete Medical Report and two missing staff evaluations. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.09.01A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist was unable to review snack/meal times. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no infant individualized activity plans. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed no emergency escape route in room 7. | |||
| 2020-11-23 | Full | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist did not observe emergency telephone numbers in room 1, and rooms 7A/7B. | |||
| 2020-05-28 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed that one preschool lead completed four and a half hours instead of twelve hours during her last full hire year. | |||
| 2019-11-15 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: Licensing Specialist observed three aides with zero training during the last full hire year. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed the written information about individual needs that appears with the Health Inventory missing for some of the children. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed no evidence of the consumer education pamphlet being made available to the parents who visit the center. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed a variety of written information not being maintained on the emergency forms such as parent signatures, updates, authorized pick up person, and health care provider. | |||
| 2018-08-22 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: One employee departed on May 30, 2018, but no evidence of notification within five days can be located. | |||
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