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La Petite Academy

515 Forty Foot Rd, Lansdale, PA 194464.7· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
106
open each week
5 days

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a child care center in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 106 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
106 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentComputers, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (for an additional fee)
StaffMonthly training plus state-required ongoing training; Pediatric CPR and First Aid trained
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyLocked entry system and exterior security cameras, Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild care assistance and subsidy programs
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity106 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
106 children
License number
#CER-00242513
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 14 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 48 rules in all · 47 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 17
  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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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  1. Jun 22, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 07/20/26 staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care services and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the inspection 7/20/26 the file record for staff persons # 1 and 2 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file record for child # 5 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information

      “During the inspection on 7/20/2026 the file records for child # 8 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form. The file record for child # 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file records for child #5. 6 and 8 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 5 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the inspection on 7/20/2026 the file record for child #1 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 7/20/2026 the School Age room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #8 receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file records for child #5 and 8 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the inspection on 7/20/2026 the file records for staff person #4 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During the inspection 7/20/26 the School Age classroom was observed as being storage. The classroom was not set up for active child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file record for child #7 did not include a financial agreement form signed by the operator and parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(4) Date fee to be paid/Arrival/departure times

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file records for child #6 and 8 did not include an agreement that specified the date on which the fee is to be paid. The file records for child # 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 did not include an agreement that specified the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “During the inspection on 7/20/26 the file records for child #8 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “During the inspection on 7/20/2026 three highchair was observed not having the t shaped safety strap”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  2. Mar 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection on 3/16/26 the sink in the Preschool & Preschool Classroom the hot water temperature measured 120.5° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 3/16/26 a crib in the Infants classroom and cots in the Preschool & Pre-K Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

  3. Jul 10, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During the inspection on 7/10/25 the file record for staff #1 did not include an annual evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection on 7/10/25 in the Pre-K classroom the hot water temperature measured 114.3° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the inspection on 7/10/25 the first-aid kit in the Toddler classroom was missing tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5) Physician name, address, phone/Information re: special needs

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child # 6 and 7 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form. The file records for child #6 and 7 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child #5, 6 and 7 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2,5,6,7, and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child # 7 and 8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the Pre- K classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #3 receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “During the inspection on 7/10/2025 child #3 was observed receiving direct child care but did not have an individual record at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 7/10/25 the file records for child # 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “During the inspection 7/10/25 School- Age classroom #1 was observed as being storage and an active classroom. Three cribs, a stack of cots 10 unopened boxes of toys/ equipment were observed in the child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 7/10/25 the crib for child #10 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

  4. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/5/25 the sink in the Two's Classroom the hot water temperature measured 115.4° F, in areas accessible to children in care. The sink in the Toddler Classroom the hot water temperature measured 116.6° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

  5. Apr 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) Information re: special needs/Insurance coverage information

      “During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the file records for child #1 and #2 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “During the inspection on 4/17/25 the file record for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the file records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not include an update in writing of the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the inspection on 4/17/25 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with 10 children the youngest child was child #1 (an infant).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the inspection on 4/17/2025 a toxic (Vaseline) was observed accessible to children in the Toddler room and a toxic (Santis spray) was observed accessible to children in the Two's classroom. The toxics had a label stating, "Keep Out of Reach of Children."”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection on 4/17/25 in the bathroom of the Two's Classroom the hot water temperature measured 136.8° F, in areas accessible to children in care.”
  6. Jun 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space and the preschool room did not have emergency contact information for child #2 receiving care in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the facility had liability insurance that covered the legal entity address and not the facility address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

  7. Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR & Health &Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed financial agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

  8. Feb 27, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR & Health &Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed financial agreement form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

  9. Jun 27, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 staff person#9 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after each child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 staff person #9 was observed conducting a diaper series of child #1, 7 and 8 and did not wash the child #7 hands after being diapered. Staff person #9 did not wash their hands after diapering child #1,7 and 8. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the hot water temperature measured 114.8° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) Parent home/work address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for child #1 and 6 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 7 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff persons # 4 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree that was observed was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency. The file record for staff person #7 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff person#9 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10 and 11-- has unacceptable first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff persons #9 and 10 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

  10. Sep 30, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BANK PLAY HOUSE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH HOLES IN THE OUTER SURFACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE SCHOOL AGES AND THE TWOS ROOMS, AND ON THE POLES OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 125°F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BANK PLAY HOUSE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH HOLES IN THE OUTER SURFACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

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  1. Oct 21, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE WINDOW SILL IN EARLY PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, THE LIGHT IN THE EARLY PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, A DUSTY AIR VENT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, MULTIPLE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING, THE BATHROOM FLOOR IN THE PRE-K ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, AND SHARP HOLES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE SINK IN THE 2 YEAR OLD ROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SLIDE ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT WAS BROKEN WITH SHARP EDGES.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 CONTAINED A HEALTH SUMMARY THAT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 7-12-21) CONTAINED A PDE FBI CLEARANCE, WHICH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED UNDER THE CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. La Petite Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 47 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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?

106, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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 (215) 361-7274 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(215) 361-7274.

Where is La Petite Academy?

515 Forty Foot Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446. The nearest other daycare we list is North Penn Extended Walton Farm Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).