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La Petite Child Care
Ellicott City, MD
· Howard County
10101 Frederick Road,
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Quick Facts
Capacity
78 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
📞 (410) 750-0826
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33684
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that did not have documentation of the lead screening and the child is in care. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were emergency forms that were not updated. There was one emergency form that was not dated. There was one emergency form that did not have the physician's information. There was an emergency form that did not have the telephone number of the physician. There was one emergency form that did not have the address of the physician. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two health inventories that were not dated by the parent. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one file that did not have documentation of a lead screening. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: There were five fiiles that did not have updated immunizations. There was one file that did not have documentation of immunizations. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: The substitute log was not filled out. The Director filled it out during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08I | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 3 did not have toilet paper. The Director placed toilet paper in the bathroom during the inspection. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 7, the top and bottom of the trash can lid was dirty. Room 3, the back door and frame is dirty and the trash can was dirty. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that had 5.75 hours of annual training for 2025-2026. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There was a file that did not have the basic health and safety training. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Open |
| Findings: There was a file that did not have documentation of the center aide orientation . | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 3 has a capacity of 20 . The classroom had 17 cots. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were two files that did not have permission for the one year olds to sleep in a crib. | |||
| 2026-05-26 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: The infant room did not have emergency numbers posted. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Updated staffing patterns are needed for all classrooms. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 Toddlers, Room 2A Infants, Room 6 Preschool, and Room 7 Twos were staffed with Aides who are unqualified to provide adequate supervision. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 Toddlers, Room 2A Infants, Room 6 Preschool, and Room 7 Twos were staffed with Aides. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe a current staffing pattern posted at the center - update staffing patterns and send a copy to OCC and post at the center | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(2) | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe medicals for 4 staff noted on the 1203 - send medicals to OCC | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe training for 6 staff - send training to OCC | |||
| 2023-03-30 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS discovered a new staff member at the center today during the inspection, Marta Escobar, who started working at the center on Monday 11.28.2022 - this individual was not reported to OCC prior to her beginning to work at the center. | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a new staff member at the center, Marta Escobar, start date 11.28.2022 per her words at the center today in the Toddler room with staff Anu Pal during the inspection today - | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 7 infants in Infant Room 1 with 2 staff, aide qualified AND 4 infants in Infant Room 2 with 1 staff, Infant Teacher Qualified | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 aide qualified staff, (Alice Barnes + Sandra Escobar) in the infant room with 7(seven) infants AND 1 staff, aide qualified | |||
| 2022-11-30 | Monitoring | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 2 staff, both aides, in Infant Room 1 with 7 infants and 1 staff, Infant qualified in Room Infant 2 with 4 infants during the inspection | |||
| 2022-10-31 | Monitoring | 13A.16.07.06C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed staff member Alice Barnes and Harmony Coats with 3 and 4 year old's during the inspection. LS received the notarized Release form for staff Alice Barnes today although she was listed on a 1203 sent to OCC on 9.29.2022. Alice Barnes 1st day was 8.15.2022. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.04C | Open |
| Findings: LS observed emergency cards needing updates and doctor's information - update and send copies to OCC | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Open |
| Findings: LS did not observe a current staffing pattern posted - post and send staffing patterns to OCC | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06D(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed new staff Roberta Harris in a classroom with another staff who was clear - OCC notified today of her start date as 5.23.2022 - staff must not be alone with children and OCC will notify center if she is clear - | |||
| 2022-02-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-01-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not have current staffing patterns posted. Submit staffing patterns showing qualified staff in all rooms at all times by 10/22/21. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has two new staff members, one who has been employed two and a half month, another one who has been employed for almost a month, and the OCC has not been notified. Submit all required documentation by 10/22/21. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility has a teacher who has left and the OCC was not notified. Submit personnel list deleting individual by 10/22/21. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed peeling paint on the wall in the infant and toddler rooms and on doors and door frames. Tape residue is on walls and doors. The toilet seat in the preschool room is chipped. Have a plan of correction by 10/25/21. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed leaves and debris on the floor, built up dust on chair rails, and dirt on all the doors. Facility needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Complete by 10/25/21. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: A 10-month-old child was subjected to injurious treatment by being unsupervised in the hallway for an unknown amount of time. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: Facility did not report that a child was unattended in the hallway to the local protective services. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: It was not reported to the OCC that a child was in a hallway alone. | |||
| 2021-10-21 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: A 10-month-old child was unsupervised in the hallway for an unknown amount of time. A school age child was allowed to walk unescorted from the front door to a classroom at the end of the building. | |||
| 2020-07-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted a staff member not on the personnel list - left in December 2019 - noted and corrected | |||
| 2020-07-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted 2 aides in a classroom per qualification paperwork sent to OCC - send qualifying paperwork to edit staff positions and LS will update PQE's - | |||
| 2020-07-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted 2 aides in a classroom per qualification paperwork sent to OCC - send qualifying paperwork to edit staff positions and LS will update PQE's - | |||
| 2020-07-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS noted 2 aides in a classroom per qualification paperwork sent to OCC - send qualifying paperwork to edit staff positions and LS will update PQE's - | |||
| 2020-05-14 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of telephone in each room for infants and toddlers. Submit written statement when an operable telephone has been placed in each infant and toddler room. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.11.03A | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of procedure posted in Room 4. Submit written statement when procedure is posted at all hand washing sinks. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.12.05C(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of a thermometer in Room 1 refrigerator. Submit written statement when thermometer has been added. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: Observed only aides present with children in Room 4 and 6. Submit educational documentation or revised Staffing Pattern forms to include qualified teachers. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.11.04A(1)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: Reviewed one form without a parent signature. Observed two medications without required form. Submit written statement when fully completed form is on file for each medication. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.03.03C | Corrected |
| Findings: No evidence of pamphlet posted. The Specialist gave the Director a pamphlet to post during the inspection. | |||
| 2019-05-20 | Full | 13A.16.09.02C | Corrected |
| Findings: No plan on file for toddlers present in Room 4. Reviewed more than one plan not re-evaluated at least every three months. Submit written statement ensuring plan is on file for every infant and toddler and plans will be updated at least every three months. | |||
| 2019-03-19 | Complaint | 13A.16.05.01A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: At time of the inspection LS did not observe any bugs in the classroom or in hallways. Ms. Fletcher stated that they do have some bug problem in kitchen due to drainage and they have put work order in and getting it fixed. | |||
| 2018-11-02 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member reported to OCC that they observed another staff member pulling a child's hair in the classroom. | |||
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