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LaPetite Academy
South Bend, IN
· St Joseph County
521 North St. Joseph Street,
South Bend, IN 46601
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
4
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Contact Information
📞 (574) 234-7109
Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
13668
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Accreditation
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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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.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 16; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 20; PTQ Level 4;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM-6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type/Date | Action needed to correct issue | Date Resolved |
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| Licensing 2026-07-30 |
Expired criminal history check for D.A. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2026-05-27 |
Observed toddler/Twos teacher speaking loudly and harshly to children in order to redirect behavior | 2026-05-28 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline |
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| Licensing 2025-05-14 |
Twos classroom out of ratio with 11 two year olds and two staff, the youngest child 2 years and 1 month old. | 2025-05-14 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2024-05-08 |
Cleaning schedule posted in kitchen not filled out/utilized | 2024-05-08 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 infant room had a staff with out fingerprints and consenttherefore 0:4 ratio |
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| Licensing 2023-06-21 |
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the state, do the following: Require an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care center during operating hours of the child care center to submit fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. | |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) 9 staff with expired consent: GM,LA,JS,SS,JH,DA,RD,KP,SS1 staff PH, no consent no fingerprint1 staff expired fingerprint JS. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
A written application for admission of each child, signed by the childs parent, shall be on file at the child care center prior to admission and shall include the following: The childs date of birth, verified by a copy of the childs birth certificate or other legal proof of age | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) Birth certificate documentation missing out of two child files. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: An art easel with paint and paper | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) Paint and paper not acessible to children at easel in Twos classroom |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment date | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) One child missing Physical form in file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
All items in the restroom must be sanitizable | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) Bolt caps missing on toilets in Boys 4/5s bathroom, Twos bathroom, and 2/3s bathrooms. Plunger stored in Boys 4/5s bathroom. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items | 2022-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-100 2/3s classroom: unlocked cabinet with items labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" (shaving cream, soap, and lotion). Twos classroom: Soaps labeled "Keep out of Reach of Children" stored in unlocked cabinet. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
The director shall discuss and give the following information, in writing, to the parent at the time of the childs enrollment: A statement regarding the necessity of a health examination for the child, including up-to-date immunizations | 2022-05-05 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-16(12) One child missing immunizations in file. |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Each room shall have, at a minimum, the following: A sand/water/sensory table or container with equipment for measuring and pouring | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-133(b)(2) Empty sensory Table in Twos classroom used for storage |
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| Licensing 2022-04-22 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2022-05-04 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff members with expired consent forms:Wendy Watkins, Louisa Alvero, Dawn Armstrong, Kori Putnam, and Ruth Dunsford. |
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| Licensing 2021-10-22 |
Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records | 2021-10-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Two staff members (A & K) working prior to getting qualified consent forms. |
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