Licensed Child Care Center
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La Petite
Waldorf, MD
· Charles County
100 Smallwood Drive East,
Waldorf, MD 20602
Quick Facts
Capacity
116 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
3
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Contact Information
📞 (301) 645-6632
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
32091
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
District Office
Region 10 - Southern Maryland Office
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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 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 5:45 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.03D(2)(d) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that there are about 20 children in the school age room in the morning with only one staff member. It was reported that it has been observed on multiple occasions and the most recent was around 7:30am. It was reported that there are 3-4 two year olds in the group. Findings: Specialist arrived at 7:27am and observed 9 children aged 2-4 being moved from the school age room to room 4 leaving 13 school age children in the school age room. So before the younger children were moved, there were 22 children in the school age room and the group included 5 two year olds and 4 three year olds with two staff. That group composition called for a group size of 20 children with 3 staff so the center was in non-compliance with group size and staff/child ratio at that time. Once the younger children left the school age room that room was in compliance with group size and staff/child ratio. The young group was moved to room 4 with one staff but the group contained 5 two year olds so the center was out of compliance with staff/child ratio then. Within a few minutes a second staff was placed in room 4 which brought the staff/child ratio into compliance. See Remarks section | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: All infant and toddler records were reviewed and a random sample of other children's records. One infant needs an emergency card. Three children need doctor information on their emergency cards. 10 children need their emergency cards updated. One child needs an emergency contact person on the emergency card. Two children need a date by the parent signature on the emergency cards. 4 children need Part 1 of the health inventory completed. 9 children need Part II of the health inventory completed. 2 children are missing an immunization record. 15 children need an updated immunization record. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 9 children need evidence that the parents have received the consumer pamphlet information. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.02E | Corrected |
| Findings: 12 children need evidence of a lead blood test done at one year of age. 8 children need evidence of a lead blood test done at 2 years of age. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 children need a parent agreement. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: New staffing patterns need to be posted in Rooms 3 and 5 as some staff listed have left employment. Center needs to submit staffing patterns for all rooms to specialist as the last staffing patterns received where in October 2024 and many staff have left since then. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The water temperature in infant room 2A was very hot and needs to be adjusted so that children's hands are not burned when hand washing. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: One of the toilets in Room 7 doesn't work and it is needed to meet the child to toilet ratio for the classroom. This needs to be repaired immediately. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no phone in the toddler room. One needs to be placed in there immediately. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: The floor and walls in room 7 need to be scrubbed. They are very discolored and there is food debris on the wall by the trash can. The walls need to be repainted. The area by the sinks needs to be cleaned up of various debris. The wall by the trash can in room 4 needs to be scrubbed and the outside of the trash can as well. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.05.12D | Corrected |
| Findings: The front gate in the outdoor play area was not secured. Specialist was able to push it and it opened to the center parking lot. This gate was secured during the inspection. Center is supposed to be having staff check the various playground gates to be sure that they are secured at all times. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 21 staff who need a completed staff orientation. Center needs to send copies of the completed orientations to specialist. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 5 staff persons who need an employment medical completed. These need to be done immediately and submitted to specialist. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Full | 13A.16.06.10A | Corrected |
| Findings: A school age teacher did not complete the original 3 hour Basic Health and Safety training within 3 months of hire. She needs to complete this immediately and submit a copy of the certificate to specialist. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.02A | Corrected |
| Findings: 27 children's records were reviewed. The center could not locate a file for an infant child. There were 9 emergency cards that need either an update or are missing doctor information. Center needs to submit corrections for these emergency cards and all other emergency cards need to be reviewed for completeness and annual update. There were 12 children who were missing either part 1 or part 2 or both parts of the health inventory. Center needs to submit the completed health inventories to specialist as correction. There were 12 children who were missing a lead blood test. The tests are done at one year and 2 years. There were 7 children who were missing an immunization record and 6 children who need an updated immunization record. Center needs to submit these missing documents to specialist as corrections. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.02C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 11 children who were missing evidence of the parents having received the consumer pamphlet information. There was one consumer pamphlet receipt that was not signed by the parent. Center needs to submit evidence to specialist that these parents have received the consumer pamphlet information. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 3 children who were missing a parent agreement. There were 15 children who were missing the fees or days of service on the parent agreement. Center needs to be sure that the fees and provisions of care are stated on the parent contracts. Center needs to send corrected parent agreements to specialist as corrections. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: DH left employment a while ago but the center did not submit a deletion for her in writing. Center is reminded to submit in writing staff changes within 5 days of the change. Specialist received the change at this inspection. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: The two infant room share a telephone and it needs to be placed at the divider of the two rooms to allow for easy access by either side. The phone was located on an upper shelf in the farther infant side. If this can't be maintained then both sides should have their own phone. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.05.12E | Corrected |
| Findings: The tan ball funnel is broken and wobbles. This could fall on the children and needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.02 | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 16 staff who did not have evidence in their files of having had a staff orientation: TY, DW, IW, NW, BM, NN, FP, KW, JH, LG, CG, DC, SC, CB, RB, and KB. These staff need to be given a staff orientation and evidence put in their file and sent to specialist. Center stated that the orientations were done electronically but specialist was unable to see the orientations during the inspection. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 5 staff did not have a medical in their file: LC, CG, JH, NN, and FP. These staff need to get a medical completed and placed in their file and evidence sent to specialist. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: SC has been employed in child care before the ADA and supporting breastfeeding trainings were required but she had a gap in employment with child care. She needs to complete these trainings now to have her qualifications be complete. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: DC and SC need to complete the initial Basic Health and Safety training as specialist doesn't have evidence of them having done so yet. DC has been employed since 12/22 and SC has been employed since 8/22. Copies of the certificates need to be sent to specialist. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: Many of the preschool qualified teachers are behind in their continued training: CB 12 hours due 3/23, LG 12 hours due 1/23, TS 12 hours due 9/23, KM 12 hours due by 10/23, AG 12 hours due by 4/23, SC 12 hours due by 8/23. These staff need to complete this continued training immediately and certificates need to be sent to specialist as correction. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: MH has 2 more hours of continued training to complete that was due by 8/23. She needs to complete this training immediately and submit copy of certificate to specialist as a correction. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Full | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were 4 aides who have not completed the initial Basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment: KB, JH, NW, and TY. They need to complete this training immediately and submit copies to specialist. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03B(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that staff person, TH, pulled a child's arm on 12/21/21. It was viewed on the classroom video. Findings: Specialist viewed the video on 12/23/21. The staff person took hold of the child's arm and pulled the child to her. The child ended up on her knees in front of the staff person and the staff person put the mask in the child's pocket. The staff person then put the child on her lap facing her and spoke to her and then hugged the child and sat her beside her. As the video has no sound it is unknown if the staff person asked the child to come to her before she pulled her by the arm. Staff person stated she was trying to get the child closer to her so she could pick her up to explain that she wanted to put the dirty mask in the child's pocket. Staff person said the child was crying because she had asked for her mask. The staff person should have gone to the child to put the mask in the child's pocket or taken her hand to guide her rather than pulling the child to her. All staff should avoid at all times any physical type of discipline. See more details in remarks section. | |||
| 2021-11-23 | Monitoring | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: All emergency cards were reviewed. There were cards missing, as well as, cards that need updates and/or doctor information. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(1-2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children's files that were missing the parent part of the health inventory. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04D(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children's files that were missing the doctor part of the health inventory. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children whose files were missing evidence of having had a lead blood test. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.04G | Corrected |
| Findings: There were children's records that were missing an immunization record or need an updated immunization record. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Center needs to post the most current staffing pattern. The one posted is from 1/22/21. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: There is a large chip in the flooring in room 4. The bathroom in room 4 is missing kick plates and the flooring is looking worn and stained. The lower wall surface in the bathroom between room 5 and 6 is peeling. These surfaces need to be repaired. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.05.07A | Corrected |
| Findings: The water for the hand washing sinks in room 5 did not get warm. Center needs to investigate the issue and get warm water to those sinks. The hand washing sinks in the center (other than the staff bathroom and the infant rooms) had tepid warm water. It registered around 80-90 degrees. It could be a little warmer for hand washing. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no phone present in the toddler room. When asked about it the staff retrieved it from the closet, put it in the charger, and plugged it in. The phone in room 2 has to be located on the ledge between rooms 2a and 2b so that it is accessible to both rooms. It was located on the far side of 2b. The phone was placed between the two sides during the visit. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of children's records was reviewed. There are children who need individual needs information. These children are also missing the parent part of the health inventory. Once that is completed the individual needs information will be received. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.03B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: The attendance in room 2a was missing two children being signed in. They were signed in during the visit. | |||
| 2021-11-16 | Full | 13A.16.03.03D | Corrected |
| Findings: A random sample of children's records was done. There were two children who need the parent agreement in their file. | |||
| 2021-02-03 | Monitoring | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Center still doesn't have medicals for LC (appt. for 2/12), SN (no known appt.), TC (appt. 2/8). Center is reminded to fax the medicals to the OCC office when completed. Center is reminded that medicals should be received at the time of hire. | |||
| 2021-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.01 | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a school age child stated a staff person is mean. It was reported she yells a lot and the child is scared. It was reported that she yells at kids "who haven't done anything wrong. It was reported that she yells saying "Jesus Christ". Findings: The suspected staff person was not in the classroom when the specialist started the inspection. Specialist did speak with one of the children since his parent gave permission and was in attendance. When asked what happens in the room when children don't do what they are supposed to, he said that one teacher just tells them what they need to do but the other teacher (the one suspected to be mentioned) yells and says they all have to be quiet even if they weren't the ones who weren't misbehaving. The child didn't disclose that any type of cussing happens. Specialist was able to speak with one of the staff persons in the room and reminded of no yelling, cussing, etc at the children. Reminded center to be listening for and watching the behavior of the staff with the children and to be sure no injurious treatment occurs. | |||
| 2021-01-08 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.03A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Complaint states that a school age child stated a staff person is mean. It was reported she yells a lot and the child is scared. It was reported that she yells at kids "who haven't done anything wrong. It was reported that she yells saying "Jesus Christ". Findings: Did not have an opportunity to come upon the suspected staff person with the children. Did speak to one of the children in the classroom. Specialist had the child's parent's permission and the parent was present. The child did disclose that the suspected staff person does yell when they don't do what they are supposed to. Spoke with the suspected staff person later who denied any type of that behavior is happening. Reminded the center to review appropriate discipline and behavior policies with the staff and to monitor staff behavior with the children. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Most current staffing pattern was on the main desk. It needs to be posted either on the parent bulletin board or at each classroom. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Open |
| Findings: Center does not have medicals for the following staff: LC (hired 1/2020), JO (hired 9/28/20), TK (hired 10/21/20), JF (hired 10/28/20), TC (hired 11/2/20). The center needs to have completed medicals for these staff ASAP. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.05C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Director's training was due by 1/2020. She completed it in 11/2020. She is reminded that her continued training is due by the end of January each year. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LG had 12 hours of continued training due by 1/2020. It was not completed until 11/2020. She is reminded that her training must be completed by the end of January each year. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.10C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: VJ had 12 hours of continued training due by 2/2020. This has not been completed yet. The staff person has been on leave since the start of COVID in March 2020. She is reminded that she needs to complete this late training. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12B | Open |
| Findings: The following aides have not completed the aide orientation within 6 months of hire: LC (due by 7/2020), MM (due by 7/2020), JM (due by 7/2020), and DS (due by 7/2020). They need to complete this immediately. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: RB was out today due to an appointment. Center put TC in the infant room to substitute for her. TC is school age qualified. Specialist was told that LC was substituting for EB, a school age teacher, who is out today. EB works in Room 7 with DS according to recent staffing pattern. There were only 9 children in that room today and DS, an aide, was with the group. DS The center moved JO to work in the 3 yr old room and moved LC, the aide in the 3 yr old room, to work in the school age room. It is unclear why JO was working in the 3 yr old room with the 3 yr old teacher and the aide from that room was put in JO's place in a school age room. According to the staffing pattern that specialist received on 11/12/2020, JO works in Room 5. JO and LC should have been left in their rooms instead of switching them. By switching them a school age room didn't have a qualified staff person. It is ok if a staff person is out for the day to have an unqualified staff person cover for them. However in doing that the center should avoid making other rooms unnecessarily staffed by unqualified staff. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01C | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no emergency numbers posted by the phone at the main desk. Center needs to post emergency numbers by the phone. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04A | Corrected |
| Findings: When warming bottles in Room 2 the container of hot water is put on the sink. This sink is lower for children to reach. Center has had an accident in the past where a child has tipped the bucket of hot water onto themselves causing a burn. This needs to be kept up high out of reach of the children. We discussed putting a shelf up that is out of reach of children and able to hold the bucket securely. The teacher cabinet in Room 3 was not secured and there was a staff purse within reach of the children in it. There are hazards in purses that children should not have access to. The cabinet needs to have the safety latch in place or the hazard removed and placed out of reach of the children. There was Comet cleanser and bleach in the sink cabinet in Room 4. The safety latches were not secured. This was corrected during the visit. There were hazards in the teacher cabinet in Room 5. There was no safety latch. This cabinet needs a safety latch or the hazards moved out of reach of the children. | |||
| 2020-11-18 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.04F | Corrected |
| Findings: There was one or more electrical outlet not capped in Room 1, Room 2A ,and Room 3. These need to be capped immediately. | |||
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