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LaPetite Academy
Indianapolis, IN
· Marion County
4116 Kildeer Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Quick Facts
Capacity
110 children
Age Range
Infant-Twelve
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
PTQ Level
3
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Licensed Licensed Center
Active License
License Number
13679
License Issued
Jul 1, 2024
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
District Office
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration - Bureau of Child Care
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About the Provider
At La Petite Academy, we offer infant and toddler care, early preschool, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs that provide the perfect foundation for learning and development. Our classrooms are nurturing, interactive, collaborative environments in which your child can truly thrive.
Additional Information:
Number Of Infants Licensed: 8; Number Of Toddler Licensed: 10; PTQ Level 3;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM-6:00 PM
- Friday6:30 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 2026-06-12 |
Director reported a 4 yr old child was left outside on the playground without qualified caregiver. | |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times |
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| Licensing 2026-05-19 |
In the fridge there was a bag of carrots not sealed closed or dated. In the pantry there was a bag of noodles not sealed closed or dated. | 2026-05-26 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas |
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| Licensing 2025-08-20 |
Group size was not maintained when 13 children ages 2-2.5 were in the classroom with 2 staff members. Group size for children ages 2 is 2:10. | 2025-08-20 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision |
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| Licensing 2025-05-21 |
COMPLAINT: Program did not notifiy division of unsupervised children. | 2025-05-22 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect |
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| Licensing 2025-04-09 |
In the Two's bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Toddler room: No toilet paper in the dispenser. | 2025-04-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms |
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| Licensing 2024-11-06 |
One staff member present with expired fingerprints. Last time fingerprints were completed was 9/2021 | 2024-11-07 |
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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 2024-08-28 |
On 8-28-24 one former staff member pushed a child to the ground not following center's discipline policy. | 2024-09-09 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(3) Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or volunteer: The centers child discipline policy |
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| Licensing 2024-08-09 |
Program has returned plan of correction but not produced the documentation to prove plan of correction is complete. | 2024-08-09 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-16 The licensee shall cooperate with the division in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division and the department of homeland security to conduct announced or unannounced inspections. |
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| Licensing 2024-05-30 |
Two caregivers missing HS diploma or equivalent available to review. | 2024-06-10 |
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Type of correction needed: 3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-13 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 At time of inspection, two year old classroom with fifteen toddler and two's napping with one qualified staff. Child/staff ratio is 10:1 with toddlers at naptime. |
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| Licensing 2023-09-13 |
At time of inspection, two year old classroom with fifteen toddler and two's napping with one qualified staff. Group size maximum with toddlers is 10. | 2023-09-13 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies |
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| Licensing 2023-08-25 |
Provider consent/prints in submitted status for national criminal history background check by the FBI on two staff members . | 2023-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
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| Licensing 2023-08-25 |
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. | 2023-08-26 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) Provider consent in submitted status for criminal historycheck to be conducted twostaff members. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-29 |
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. | 2023-06-29 |
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Type of correction needed: IC 12-17.2-4-3(e)(1) At time of visit, one staff member present with children has expired fingerprints on file. |
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| Licensing 2023-06-06 |
Child/staff ratios and supervision | 2023-05-25 |
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Type of correction needed: 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 On 5/25, two children (3 years old) were left unsupervised on the playground for about 5 minutes. |
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