La Petite Academy

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Corrected during the visit

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

Corrected during the visit

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

Corrected during the visit

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

Corrected during the visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

Corrected during the visit

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

Corrected during the visit

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

Corrected during the visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

Corrected during the visit

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Corrected during the visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

Corrected during the visit

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

Corrected during the visit

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

Corrected during the visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

Corrected during the visit

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

Corrected during the visit

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

Corrected during the visit

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.

Corrected during the visit

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

Corrected during the visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

Corrected during the visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

Corrected during the visit

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

Corrected during the visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

Corrected during the visit

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

Corrected during the visit

Child was handled roughly.

The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

Corrected during the visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

Corrected during the visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025