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

101 Saybrooke View Drive , Gaithersburg MD 20877
(301) 963-0986

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: 33305
  • Capacity: 132
  • 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: Gaithersburg Elementary
  • District Office: Region 5 - Montgomery County
  • District Office Phone: (240) 314-1400 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
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.

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