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Fort Wayne, IN 46804 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
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About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 114 rules across 24 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga |
| Staff | At least 25 hours of professional development annually; CPR and First Aid certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video via SproutAbout app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | CCDF and On My Way to Pre-K |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #14108
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 24 of 29 visits · 114 rules in all · 70 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 25
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Food and nutrition 10
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 9
- Discipline and child guidance 9
- Background checks 6
- Safe sleep 1
- Other rules 6
For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Sep 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(i)(1) All food preparation surfaces and eating surfaces shall be sanitized: before and after use
“Tables in Preschool 1, Early Preschool, and PreK not sanitized before lunch service.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-137(c) The center shall store milk at forty-one (41) degrees Fahrenheit or below
“Four bottles of breastmilk were in a cooler brought from home in Toddler 2. Caregiver said she does not have a refrigerator so they keep it in cooler bag. Cooler not sufficient, milk needs to be in refrigerator to monitor temp is 41 degrees or below.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children
“Pull ups in uncovered trash container in child bathrooms in Preschool 1 and Early Preschool.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“One caregiver working in toddler room does not have current certification in pediatric CPR.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(1) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid
“One caregiver working in toddler room does not have current certification in pediatric first aid.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-114 Water Supply and Plumbing
“There is no water coming out of hot water handle in PreK handwashing sink, water on cold side will not get above 80 degrees. Caregiver reports hot water was "turned off" because it was getting too hot.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-59(3) All program planning shall provide the following: Daily opportunities for children to use large muscle skills, learn about outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly, except when the severity of the weather poses a safety hazard, the wind-chill temperature is below twenty-five (25) degrees Fahrenheit, or there is a health related reason documented by a parent or physician for a child to remain indoors. (For a period exceeding three (3) consecutive days a physicians statement is required.)
“When consultant arrived at 11:00 there were no children on any of the playgrounds. Toddlers Room 2 reports they did not go outdoors today at their scheduled time, the temperature was 64 degrees.”
Aug 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Kitchen trash was full and not covered, with food waste in it.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(s) The center shall place an accurate, easily readable thermometer in each compartment of the refrigerator and freezer in position for daily monitoring
“There is no thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator available for daily temperature monitoring.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(b) Staff shall remove all garbage and refuse within the child care center daily to an outside tightly covered trash receptacle that will not permit the transmission of disease or provide harborage for insects, rodents, or other pests
“Trash can in kitchen was full of food waste upon consultant's early arrival, had not been taken out from the day before.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“Items accessible to children: Toddlers Room2 - aquaphor and sunscreen in a low cubby, Early Preschool - container of diaper cream on floor in bathroom, Laundry Room open - paint, bleach, detergents accessible”
470 IAC 3-4.7-114(d) The center shall use an antiscald valve approved by ISDH to maintain water temperature between one hundred (100) degrees Fahrenheit and one hundred twenty (120) degrees Fahrenheit on all hot water supplied to sinks, bathing, and washing facilities used by children.
“Water temperature at handwashing sinks over 120 degrees: Toddlers Room 2 128, Two's Room 2 129, Preschool 1 128, Infant 1 128. Program reports having contractor out yesterday due to no hot water. Put in emergency order to have them back out, will verify antiscald still in place.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times
“Dirty dishes from yesterday's food service were filling one compartment of kitchen sink, and there was a cart in the kitchen filled with dirty dishes from the day before as well. Classroom floors dirty, with food debris, small paper debris, and small toys. Preschool 1 had many toys and papers on floor, had not been tidied after yesterday's close. Tables, toy shelves, and children's bathrooms also appear not to be regularly cleaned/sanitized.”
IC 12-17.2-4-14(a)(2) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if: the licensee files a plan with the division to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period.
“Program has not filed an action plan with the division stating ways they will correct areas of noncompliance. Document requested at meeting with the division on May 1.”
Jul 20, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area
“Toddlers Room 2 had seven children in room. Two tables were pushed up to wall, no chairs were available for the children, they were in locked classroom closet.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-34(2) Staff shall have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as follows: In child care centers licensed for infants or toddlers, all infant and toddler caregivers shall be trained annually in infant or pediatric CPR as appropriate
“Two caregivers, one in a toddler classroom and one in an infant classroom, did not have current pediatric CPR certification. Caregivers in infant/toddler rooms need to be certified in pediatric CPR before working in the classroom.”
IC 12-17.2-4-14(a)(2) The division may grant a probationary license to a licensee who is temporarily unable to comply with a rule if: the licensee files a plan with the division to correct the areas of noncompliance within the probationary period.
“Program has not filed an action plan with the division stating ways they will correct areas of noncompliance. Document requested at a meeting with the division on 5/7/26. Program has not completed and returned Plan of Corrections from 4/27/26, 5/19/26, 6/22/26 stating how non-compliances were going to be corrected.”
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“One of five staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing results on file.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“There was a tub of diaper creams in unlocked cabinet under changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-97(i) Children and staff shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water and dry them with a disposable towel after each toileting usage
“While consultant was present in the Toddler 2 Room staff changed three diapers, did not have the children wash their hands after their diaper changes.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(5) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years
“Two caregivers, one in a toddler classroom and one in an infant classroom, did not have current pediatric First Aid certification. Caregivers in infant/toddler rooms need to be certified in pediatric First Aid before working in the classroom.”
- Jun 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“PreK classroom had twelve children ages 3-5 with one caregiver, ratio 12:1. Ratio for three year olds is 11:1, that room was over ratio.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(e) The center must store cleaning equipment, cleaning agents, aerosol cans, and any other item that states keep out of the reach of children in a place that is inaccessible to children
“A tub of diaper creams under unlocked cabinet of changing table in Toddlers 1, accessible.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(i)(2) Staff shall take the following steps to maintain the child care center: Keep the child care center in a sanitary condition at all times
“Walls throughout program dirty/colored on, rugs dirty with debris, floors not clean, toy shelving and toy buckets dirty.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-88(i) Medication not requiring refrigeration shall be kept locked in a cabinet or container that is in a well-lit area, fifty (50) footcandles, and shall not be stored in the kitchen or in a bathroom
“A box containing an epi-pen was unlocked, on low window sill in lobby office space, accessible to children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(b)(2) The center shall provide tables and chairs in each child care area as follows: A minimum of one (1) chair and table space per child regularly cared for in the room/area
“There were nine children in Toddler 2, but only three child sized chairs available.”
May 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
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.
“The provider does not have documentation of a current criminal history check for KS. They expired on 5/11/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“In the infant room, two staff were present with 6 infants. One staff present in the room had expired fingerprints, making the ratio 6:1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
May 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(g) All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open
“Two's classroom door to playground was propped open with a lego block, no mesh screen on door.”
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.
“Three new employees completing onboarding trainings in the building have not submitted fingerprints as required for a criminal background check. One staff member working in a classroom with children has expired prints, has not submitted new fingerprints as required for a criminal background check.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“One of two caregivers in Preschool 1 had expired fingerprints, can not be counted in ratio. Ratio of classroom was one qualified caregiver to fourteen three and four year olds: 1:14. Required ratio for three's is 1:11.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-127(3) Caregivers shall: make toys available on low, open shelves so children can choose their own selections
“Early Preschool 2's room was in free play time when consultant arrived. Only items available for the seven children present were blocks and books, shelving units containing toys were turned around/made inaccessible.”
Apr 27, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Twos 1 - Desitin and aquaphor under unlocked changing table, Toddlers 2- tub of sunscrren and exema cream on low shelf in unlocked cabinet, Toddlers 1 - tub with 15 diaper creams under unlocked changing table, Preschool 1 - teacher purses on low shelf in unlocked cabinet.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Program self reported two separate ratio incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was unattended on the playground for ten minutes, leaving her out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio of 0:1. On 4/15/26 five children exited the gated playground and were unsupervised outside of the playground leaving them out of ratio without a qualfied caregiver, ratio of 0:5.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Staff member in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before serving breakfast.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Program self reported two separate lack of supervision incidents: On 4/14/26 a three year old child was left unattended on the playground for ten minutes. On 4/15/26 five children shook open locked playground gate and exited the playground, were unsupervised for over one minute outside of the playground. At time of consultant's visit today a large floor mat was leaning against the end of a crib, blocking infant staff's view of child that was in crib.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design
“Program self reported two separate incidents concerning supervision on the playground. Videos support that the caregivers in one incident sat in chairs and did not interact with children in all areas of the playground or make sure that all children were visible before leaving a child on the playground. In the second incident the caregiver did not ensure visibility of the students shaking/escaping from the gate or move from a bench on the playground to view children.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(c) Caregivers shall assist and assure that each toddler washes their hands before each meal
“While consultant present children in Toddlers 2 did not wash hands before eating breakfast, went straight to table from play time.”
Dec 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(1) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Inflict corporal punishment in any manner upon a childs body
“Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. This punishment included physically lifting child by arm. Staff member is no longer employed at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(4) Caregivers shall not: use punishment to correct unacceptable behavior
“Program self reported an incident that occurred on Dec 18. A staff member used punishment with a two year old as a response to unacceptable behavior. Staff member is no longer employed at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(b) During the first two (2) weeks of employment, all staff shall receive documented training in recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The director shall update this training annually
“One staff file reviewed had expired child abuse and neglect training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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Jun 4, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of orientations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of TB tests/results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-99(j) Staff shall not do major cleaning, except for spills after meals and art projects, while children are present in the area being cleaned
“Caregiver in Blue 3/4 room was doing a full floor mop while children were napping on cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
“Two of two infants in high chairs did not have safety belts secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Program self-reported that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing or results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Program self-reported that on 5/9/25 a two year old child was left unattended on the playground, leaving that child out of ratio with no qualified caregiver, ratio 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(f)(1) Staff shall immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect as follows: If the alleged abuse or neglect occurred while the child was under the care of the child care center or the center receives a complaint from anyone regarding possible abuse or neglect of a child by a staff member, they or the director must immediately call the institutional abuse hotline or a law enforcement agency and self-report the suspected abuse or neglect
“Program self reported to licensing that a two year old child was left unattended on the playground on 5/9/25. Licensing directed program to report to DCS. Program did not call and report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of physical examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
Apr 22, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(e)(1) Caregivers shall not: use time out for any child less than three (3) years of age
“Two year old child was in time out in classroom at time of consultant's visit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-140(f) Caregivers shall always use safety belts for securing the children when the children are in high chairs and feeding tables
“Child in infant room was being fed by caregiver, seated in highchair, safety belt was not being used.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible: Age 3-4 room: 7 tubes of diaper cream in restroom drawer, 3 tubes of diaper cream under changing tables in 2's room (unlocked), sunscreen in low child's cubby in 2's room”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“Two's room had no books available to children, bookshelf empty. Baskets labeled for art materals were empty. (paper, crayons, markers, etc)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
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.
“Two staff members have expired fingerprints on file with the division.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“One of two caregivers in infant room has expired prints so does not count as a qualified caregiver, putting the room was out of ratio with one qualified caregiver to seven infants. Infant ratio should be 1:4.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(h) Toilet paper on a dispenser shall be available and within reach of the children by each toilet
“Toilet papers not on holder, not dispensed in sanitary manner: tp on top of storage unit in both 2's room, tp on top of dispenser in one bathroom in 3/4 room, on floor in other restroom in 3/4 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(1)(g) The following minimums shall be provided to each group to children two (2) years of age and older: Equipment and materials to supply the following learning centers: Quiet/individual
“Quiet/calm corners not distinguishable in any of the age two and older classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 6, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(2) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually
“Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a TB test on file at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“Child involved in incident on 11/25/24 does not have record of immunizations on file at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-22(c)(2) The director responsibilities shall include the following: Orientation of newly employed child caregivers
“Staff member hired on 9/30/24 does not have documentation of a completed orientation on file at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
“One staff member hired on 9/30/24 and one hired on 2/26/24 do not have documentation of physical examinations on file at program.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“Staff member hired on 2/26/24 does not have documentation of first aid training on file with program.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Program self reported an incident on 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3-4.7-1(24) Children are under direct supervision at all times; during nap time child/staff ratios may be reduced to 50% of staff as long as child/staff ratio is maintained on the premises (does not apply to infants).
“Program self reported an incident on 11/25/24, a three year old child was left alone on the playground, unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
Nov 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Supervision of children Sec. 17.5. A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensee's care is continually supervised by a caregiver”
470 IAC 3-4.7-122 Infant/Toddler Charts and Records
“Daily record charts not being maintained for infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Two infant cots were occupied at time of inspection, were only about 6 inches apart. Occupied cots need to be three feet or more apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
“Infant record charts indicate that diaper changes happen every two hours, but no indication that if a child needs theirs changed outside of that schedule it is being done. Checks for all kids in the room are at the same time multiple days, many with bm's at the two hour check.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Nov 25, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with Supervision of children Sec. 17.5. A licensee shall ensure that a child in the licensee's care is continually supervised by a caregiver”
470 IAC 3-4.7-122 Infant/Toddler Charts and Records
“Daily record charts not being maintained for infants.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-141 Infant/Toddler Sleeping
“Two infant cots were occupied at time of inspection, were only about 6 inches apart. Occupied cots need to be three feet or more apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-125(3) Caregivers shall: respect the individual childs schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering
“Infant record charts indicate that diaper changes happen every two hours, but no indication that if a child needs theirs changed outside of that schedule it is being done. Checks for all kids in the room are at the same time multiple days, many with bm's at the two hour check.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024
Nov 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with 470 IAC 3-4.7-125 Infant/toddler program; general (3) respect the individual child’s schedule with regard to eating, sleeping, and diapering;”
Oct 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(a) Child/staff ratios shall be maintained during all hours of operation
“Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds unsupervised on a playground, leaving them out of ratio without a qualified caregiver, ratio was 2:0.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Program self-reported an incident that took place on 9/30/24: two two-year-olds were unsupervised on a playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024
Oct 8, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with CCDF supervision requirements (CCDF Non-Compliance Validated)”
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed
“Based on a complaint received, the program had the front door propped open on 5/3/10. There is no screen door on main door at the program. All unscreened doors must remain closed.”
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(f) All child care centers initially licensed after the effective date of this rule shall maintain a temperature not more than seventy-eight (78) degrees Fahrenheit
“Program's 2's rooms air conditioner is not working, one of three units in program. Temperature in the room was 77.4 at 9:00 am at time of inspection, with temperatures expected to rise to 90 degrees today. Caregivers report it has been out since mid last week and very warm, especially at nap time. Program put a work order in on 5/16/24. Consultant closed that room at time of inspection, children moved to an open room until the air conditioner is repaired and temperature regulated.”
May 3, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with requirement for All outside doors and windows shall be screened with sixteen (16) gauge mesh screen when open”
Apr 16, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-36 Childrens admission records
“Children's files not complete: 3/10 files reviewed do not have an authorized pick up or emergency contacts listed, 4/10 have incomplete doctor or dentist information, 2/10 do not have complete d emergency treatment authorization.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-19 Posted items
“Ratio charts not in every room (missing in 5's, green toddler, 3/4's, 2's), not all rooms have signed First Aid directives posted (infant, 1's)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Toilet paper not dispensed sanitarily in 5's room, roll sitting on top of trash can lid. Also in 3/4's room no toilet paper on dispenser, but placed on a shelf. There is also a plunger in the 3/4's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(1) 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
“7/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of a physical examination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(2) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter
“2/9 employee files reviewed do not have documentation of first aid training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-24(2) All caregivers counted in child/staff ratios shall meet the following qualifications: They shall have a high school diploma or shall have passed an equivalency test
“2/9 staff files reviewed were missing documentation of diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-38(2) Within thirty (30) days of a childs enrollment, the childs health record shall contain the following: Current and complete record of immunization history showing month, day, and year of each immunization.
“4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-58 Basic schedule of activities
“No daily schedule in 3/4's or green toddler rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Program does not have an orientation checklist staff sign, none in files.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
“1/9 staff files reviewed did not have documentation of drug testing being completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“No lesson plans posted in 3/4 or 5's.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
410 IAC 7-24 Current BCC approved food service training for at least one staff member responsible for the operation of the kitchen. A person with BCC approved food service training will be present whenever meals or snacks are served.
“There is currently noone on staff trained in food service. Director is registered for a course, but has not completed it.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(3) 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
“4/10 child files reviewed do not have documentation of birth date in file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-133 Toddler equipment
“There are not riding toys in either of the two 1's rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(b) 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: Training in universal precautions. A person trained annually in universal precautions shall repeat this training annually for all child care staff and include the following topics: Procedures for documenting and handling incidents in which staff are directly exposed to contact with blood
“3/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current UP training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(6) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Physical examination verification form with physicians or nurse practitioners signature within thirty (30) days of employment dated no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to date of hire
“8/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of physicals.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(c)(2) 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
“There is not an easel with paper and paint available in 5's, 3/4's, 3's, or 2's rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
“9/9 staff files reviewed do not have documentation of current tb testing.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Some floors in program not swept/vaccumed/and or mopped - PreK1, Preschool. Shelving units throughout program need cleaned. Program walls have peeling paint, dirty, need fresh paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Dec 5, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“There are not easels and paint available in preschool and 4/5 classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies
“Program not following child grouping policy in the morning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Kitchen vents dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Sinks throughout program need replaced/repaired - 2's, back room. Floors througout program are not clean, linoleum and rugs. Changing table in 2's room needs replaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children accessible to children: Preschool - cleaners in tall blue cabinet on low shelf, Green toddlers - diaper creams under changing table, Two's - soap, gold bond and lotions in open cabinet, diaper creams under changing table,”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-57 General program components
“Transition time is not effective in guiding children from lunch time to nap time in preschool room, staff not engaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-140 Toddler Feeding
“Three of Four infant/1's highchairs missing belts.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Preschool room - toilet paper on top of dispenser not sanitary, green toddlers - broom, dust pan and toys stored in bathroom. Bathroom lights dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63(f) Children two (2) years of age shall have small climbing equipment that they can go in and out of, over, and around in their area
“There is not climbing equipment in early preschool.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“(duplicate)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-115(c) Drinking fountains shall have a guarded angled stream with water pressure regulated so that the stream rises at least two (2) inches above the guard but does not splash on the floor
“Drinking fountain in Early Preschool room is open for children, stream does not rise 2 inches above guard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
Nov 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child age grouping regulation requirements”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with building maintenance requirements”
Nov 22, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with child age grouping regulation requirements”
Validated complaint
“Program out of compliance with building maintenance requirements”
Nov 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“Floors throughout program not clean. All rooms other than infant rooms have debris on the floor and do not appear to have been mopped recently.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled Keep of Reach of Children accessible to children: Preschool 3/4 - bleach, toddler green - tub of diaper creams under diaper table, toddler blue - desitin on changing table”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Staff member in preschool classroom used inappropriate discipline when correcting a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.5-6(b) Handwashing. Adults and children shall wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating
“Staff in preschool room did not wash hands between diaper changes, and children did not wash after using the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-95(a) Caregivers shall place soiled disposable diapers in a plastic bag in a tightly covered sanitary container that is inaccessible to children
“Dirty pullups and diapers placed in open trash cans in multiple rooms, open and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Many items in bathrooms throughout program that are unsanitizable: Two's - broom in bathroom, Open back room - broom in bathroom, Early Preschool - toilet brush in bathroom, Preschool 1 - plunger in bathroom and uncovered toilet paper in both bathrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“There were 6 bottles of various disinfectants and cleaners on top of low table in room behind EPS room, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-60 Written program plans
“Lesson plans are outdated: 2's room- week of 10/9, Toddlers-week of 8/28, Preschool 1-week of 10/2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023
470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials
“The changing table in 2's room is falling apart. There is only one of two doors on it, and that one door is only hanging on by child deterrent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 114 rules across 24 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 70 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 70% of Indiana daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can La Petite Academy care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (260) 436-8466 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(260) 436-8466.
Where is La Petite Academy?
7219 Engle Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The nearest other daycare we list is Hands On'Haven, 0.7 miles away.