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La Petite Child Care
Columbia, MD
· Howard County
7475 Edenbrook Drive,
Columbia, MD 21046
Quick Facts
Capacity
84 children
Age range (listing information)
6 weeks through 17 months, 18 months through 23 months, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 5 years to 15 years
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (410) 381-4576
Licensed Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
33692
Issued By
Maryland State Department of Education
Accreditation
NECPA
District Office
Region 6 - Howard County / Carroll County
Reviews
Lohquesse
2012-07-11 18:13:55
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My son just started here on Monday and he LOVES it. He has had a great time - with them bringing in Rita's ice and a bouncy castle for them to play on - he looks forward to going in the morning. I was impressed with the open classroom arrangement and the friendly staff greeting us in the morning - even teachers that are not my son's teacher greeting him.
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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
- Monday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Open |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the center LS observed 11 preschool children and 2 school age children with a qualified preschool teacher in room 1 and 13 preschool with a qualified teacher in room 6. During this inspection additional staff arrive to the center bringing classrooms into compliance during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Other | 13A.16.08.03A | Open |
| Findings: Upon arrival to the center LS observed 11 preschool children and 2 school age children with a qualified preschool teacher in room 1 and 13 preschool with a qualified teacher in room 6. During this inspection additional staff arrive to the center bringing classrooms into compliance during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS was informed during this inspection that the toddler room teacher present during this inspection is part time and the other teacher on the staffing pattern as a lead was not present today. The staffing pattern has to reflect the accurate staffing for each day. LS was informed that the teacher in room 1 comes in at 1:00 on Fridays. The staffing pattern does not reflect this. There should be more than one pattern posted if the staff changes days/hours each week. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not notified within 5 working days the ending of employment for one individual. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: No toilet paper was on the dispensers for one of the toilets in the room 1. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a box of disposable gloves and supplies of pull ups sitting near toilets in the two's room and in preschool 1 room. Items were moved during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09A(5) | Corrected |
| Findings: One teacher did not have evidence of the original Basic Health and Safety training on file during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: 4 aides did not have evidence of the original Basic Health and Safety training on file during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12C | Corrected |
| Findings: 2 aides did not have evidence of the aide orientation on file during this inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.07.06D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an independent contractor leading a sports group outside on the playground without the presence of a staff who has successfully passed the background requirements . Another staff member did join the group after LS observed this. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an independent contractor leading a sports group outside on the playground without the presence of a staff who has successfully passed the background requirements . Another staff member did join the group after LS observed this. LS observed 4 toddlers in the toddler classroom. Another staff member joined this classroom after observing LS observing the ratio in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.08.03C(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed 4 toddlers with one qualified staff member in the toddler room. Another staff member did join this room after LS observed the classroom. | |||
| 2026-01-23 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe a fire escape route posted in room 3 and room 5. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2025-06-30 | Other | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: 3 staff are no longer employed and OCC was not notified within 5 working days. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a staff member that was not on the associated parties list. LS was informed this staff is from another La Petite in the county. LS was able to receive CBC's from the Office during this inspection. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted this inspection based on an incident report received on 3/14/2024 for a child injury. LS spoke with staff that stated an aide was alone on the playground with 8 to 9 children when the incident occurred in the afternoon of 3/13/2024. During this inspection LS observed an aide in room1 until another staff member that has a variance for preschool entered the room. LS observed 2 aides in room 2. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS conducted this inspection based on an incident report received on 3/14/2024 for a child injury. LS spoke with staff that stated an aide was alone on the playground with 8 to 9 children when the incident occurred in the afternoon of 3/13/2024. During this inspection LS observed an aide in room1 until another staff member that has a variance for preschool entered the room. LS observed 2 aides in room 2. | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Other | 13A.16.07.06A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an individual from an outside vendor conducting a sports lesson with a group of 6 preschool children in the school age classroom. Lakeishia Stewart was standing in between the pre k room and the school age classroom. Lakeishia Stewart could see the school age classroom, however, there was no other staff present in the school age classroom. | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an individual from an outside vendor conducting a sports lesson with a group of 6 preschool children in the school age classroom. Lakeishia Stewart was standing in between the pre k room and the school age classroom. Lakeishia Stewart could see the school age classroom, however, there was no other staff present in the school age classroom. LS observed an aide in preschool room 1 with 10 children and an aide in room 4 with 2 infants. | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide in preschool room 1 with 10 children and an aide in room 4 with 2 infants. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Other | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed outdated staffing patterns in the center. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Other | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide in room 1, 2 aides in room 2, and 2 aides in room 4. LS was informed that an aide will be doing after care today. LS instructed to place a qualified staff member in the after care room today. Place a qualified staff member in room 4. LS was informed that the qualified staff member in room 2 left the center as of Friday. LS was informed that someone was hired for this room and starting February 5. LS was informed that one aide is substituting in the qualified staff's place as the new hire starts on the 5th. Room 1 needs a qualified staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Other | 13A.16.08.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed an aide in room 1, 2 aides in room 2, and 2 aides in room 4. LS was informed that an aide will be doing after care today. LS instructed to place a qualified staff member in the after care room today. Place a qualified staff member in room 4. LS was informed that the qualified staff member in room 2 left the center as of Friday. LS was informed that someone was hired for this room and starting February 5. LS was informed that one aide is substituting in the qualified staff's place as the new hire starts on the 5th. Room 1 needs a qualified staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Open |
| Findings: The sink in the 2's room needs be recaulked as it is separating from the wall. LS observed several walls with peeling paint. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no toilet paper next to one toilet in the Preschool bathroom. One toilet paper roll was placed on top of the dispenser and there was none in the dispenser next to the other toilet in that bathroom. There was no hand soap available at the sinks for this bathroom. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.04A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One staff member has not submitted an OCC medical form. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Open |
| Findings: 3 staff have not completed 12 hours of continued training as required for each 12 month period of employment. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: Staffing patterns in room 2, 3, 4, and room 5 are not accurate. SA room needs a staffing pattern for days when the school age children are in attendance for a full day. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was no telephone in infant room 4. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: Walls in room 4 and the school age room are in need of cleaning near the trash cans. Correct and submit correction to OCC. Ceiling tiles need replacement in room 6, ceiling tile in room 3 needs repair. Correct and submit correction to OCC. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09C | Corrected |
| Findings: LS did not observe 12 hours of continued training for three teachers. Submit training for 3 staff within 30 days. | |||
| 2022-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.10.01A(4) | Corrected |
| Findings: Room 1 does not have a fire evacuation plan posted. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not notified that a staff member left in June 2021. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2021-10-25 | Other | 13A.16.09.04A(4)(a) | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a loose fitted sheet in a crib. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: The posted staffing patterns are not accurate. Correct, post, and submit to OCC within 24 hours. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.05E | Corrected |
| Findings: There were no substitute records available for review during this inspection. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 5 staff working at the center that have not been reported to OCC. Submit documentation to OCC within 24 hours. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: There are 3 staff that are no longer working at the center that have not been reported to OCC. Submit documentation to OCC for correction within 24 hours. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.03.06D(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported to OCC that a child in care has come home from care with scratches on his arm, and another time the child had marks on his hand, and his hand was bleeding onto his pants and the center did not notify the parent and could not explain how the injuries occurred. During this inspection, the center was not able to locate any written injury reports that were provided to the parent regarding any injuries to the child. It was reported during the inspection that staff will sometimes notify families of incidents through the app used, however, written injury reports are required. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.07.02B | Corrected |
| Findings: It was reported that concerns were brought to the center's administration regarding the treatment of a child by a center employee involving handling a child roughly and scratches. in March 2021. This was not reported to OCC or to another agency. | |||
| 2021-08-31 | Complaint | 13A.16.08.01A(2)(b) | Corrected |
| Findings: A report was made to another agency that a child in care has been coming home with marks and bruises on his face, arms, and hands. It was stated that the center has no explanations for the marks and bruises. OCC conducted a complaint inspection and a joint investigation with another agency. During this inspection OCC was not able to view video footage for the date of the latest incident. During this inspection, LS observed 17 preschool children with one staff member. A few minutes later another staff entered the room to correct the staff child ratio for this room. | |||
| 2020-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.03.06A(2) | Corrected |
| Findings: OCC was not notified within 5 days of two staff no longer employed at the center. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.05.08A | Corrected |
| Findings: LS observed a sippy cup in the diapering sink in the toddler classroom. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2020-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.09B(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: One child care teacher is missing 2 hours of continued training. Correct within 30 days and submit training to OCC. | |||
| 2020-01-24 | Mandatory Review | 13A.16.06.12A(3) | Corrected |
| Findings: One aide did not complete 6 hours of continued training. Correct within 30 days and submit training certificate to OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | ||
| Findings: No Noncompliances Found | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.05.08J | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a toilet paper dispenser with no toilet paper. Corrected during inspection. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.05C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several staff do not have the OCC Orientation Verification form. Staff files need to be reviewed for this form and completed for those who are missing the form. Submit completed forms to OCC for correction. One Staff member is missing a medical in the staff file. Correct and submit to OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.05.08B | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed a broken lid on a toilet tank in the preschool bathroom. Replace toilet lid within 14 days and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.05.10C | Corrected |
| Findings: There was not an operable telephone in each of the infant and toddler classrooms during this inspection. Correct and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.06A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: A staff member started in December 2018 and the OCC has not received a notarized release or qualification for her. A release was given to specialist during this inspection. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.05B | Corrected |
| Findings: All classrooms except the school age room have inaccurate staffing patterns posted. Correct and submit correction to OCC within 72 hours. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.05.01A(1) | Corrected |
| Findings: Specialist observed walls with chipping, peeling paint in the infant 2 room, the toddler room, school age classroom on the door, and in the preschool room. Correct within 21 days and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.05.11A | Corrected |
| Findings: There are ceiling tiles in the Pre-K classroom that have water stains. Replace ceiling tiles and notify OCC. | |||
| 2019-01-15 | Full | 13A.16.03.04C | Corrected |
| Findings: Several children enrolled are missing the lead test form. One child is missing Part I of the health inventory. One child has an emergency form that is not signed or dated. One child is missing an immunization record Correct and submit corrections to OCC. | |||
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