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La Petite Academy

100 Aviation Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15231
licensed capacity
54
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5 days

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a child care center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 54 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 74 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
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Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

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54 children
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 16 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 74 rules in all · 74 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 25
  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Background checks 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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

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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Observed the facility did not have an established facility accident file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the outdoor play area observed 2 exposed bolts on the side of the building and a hole in the exterior stucco covering of the building. Observed ceiling vents in room 105 and the foyer which needed to be cleaned. Observed the ceiling outside the bathroom in room 105 was discolored and stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed bleach accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the unlocked kitchen area. Observed diaper creams, labeled keep out of the reach of children, accessible to children in an unlocked medicine bag in a low bin in the room 105 bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #2, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years, did not contain a valid Virginia criminal background clearance. Observed staff file #5, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the previous 5 years, did not contain a valid Florida child abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “Observed infants sleeping in cribs which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “Observed child file #2, 3, 4, and 5 contained original agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5) Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child file #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed the emergency contact form for child file #5 did not contain the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(7) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Free from contagious/communicable disease

      “Observed the updated health assessment for child file #3, an older toddler, was dated more than 13 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed the updated health assessment for child file #3, did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Observed staff file #5 did not contain the results of the TB test on the initial health assessment. Observed staff file #2 contained documentation of an initial health assessment and TB test which was dated after staff #2 began working in a childcare position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained most recent written evaluations which were dated more than 12 months ago (6/2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “Observed staff file #2 and #5 did not contain documentation of 2500 hours of childcare experience. Observed staff file #4 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Observed the trash can in the outdoor play area which contained used tissues and did not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Observed the emergency numbers were not posted by the phone in room 107.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Observed the documented annual emergency drill did not contain all of the required information from the departments approved form. The emergency drill log did not contain the time the drill was conducted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026

  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #3 includes documentation of completed Fire Safety training dated 11.18.23 and 4.17.25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents of enrolled children regarding the facility emergency plan does not include information regarding shelter/lockdown; evacuation; or accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #4 does not include written parental permission for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “At the time of inspection, Child #1 was receiving care in Room 104 without their emergency contact information being in the room where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 4.17.25, more than 6 months after the previous signature. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and #5 is dated more than 6 months ago. The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8.7.24 does not include a 6-month parental review signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is 2-years old, is dated 6.17.24, more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is 3-years old, are dated 1.31.24 and 2.26.25, more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 2 years old, included 1 of 3 Hepatitis B vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The most recent immunization record on file for Child #5, who is 9 months old, includes 2 of 3 Hepatitis B immunizations, 1 of 3 DTAP immunizations, 1 of 2 HIB immunizations, 1 of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, and 1 of 2 Polio immunizations recommended by the ACIP for a child this age”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 10.10.22 and 8.11.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 6.23.23 and 8.19.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 8.11.23 and 9.12.25, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 7.3.23 and 9.3.25, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file for Child #4 and #5 does not include written parental permission for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The most recent annual fire detection system inspection report is dated 9.4.24, more than 1 year ago, and is required annually as the provider is unable to test the alarm every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #3, with an enrollment date of 8.7.24, which is more than 60 days ago, does not include an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The most recent Child Service report on file for Child #2, dated 4.22.25, does not include verification that the report was given to the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(j) Running water - diapering

      “A source of running water was not present in the diapering area in Room 105.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “The toilet and sink areas in the following classrooms did not include a lined, lidded waste receptacle: Room 104, 105, 106, and 107.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Peeling paint was present on the green wall in Room 107 in the Circle Time area, which was accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #5, classified as an assistant group supervisor, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #5 did not include a completed NSOR certificate or a Criminal History clearance, Child Abuse clearance, or Sex Offender clearance from New Jersey, where they resided in 5 years prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include the telephone number for the child's pediatrician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. May 2, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of application and receipt of a criminal history clearance, child abuse clearance, and sex offender clearance from Indiana, where Staff person #1 resided in the last 5 years prior to hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required under the CPSL. The signed Disclosure Statement on file for Staff person #2 is not the Disclosure Statement that was current at the time of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person 1, observed acting in the role of an assistant group supervisor and unsupervised, does not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours in education or a related human services field; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate with 15 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of experience with children; or a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the bathroom in Room 106 there was a dried brown substance smeared on the floor of the toilet stall.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “The bottom drawer of a dresser in the far corner of the infant room was unlocked and contained an empty ziploc plastic bag and a bag containing yarn pompoms smaller than an inch in size, both accessible to children and considered a choking hazard for still placing objects in their mouths. An unlocked cabinet in Room 105 contained a sheet of plastic bubble wrap on the bottom shelf which is considered a choking hazard and was accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “Used Styrofoam bowls were observed in a trash can in room 106 and were observed in Rooms 104 and 105 which staff stated are used for serving food to toddler and preschool children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “There was a bottle of Fridababy saline nasal spray in the infant room that was not labeled for use by a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a health assessment being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was dated 4.21.25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff person #1 does not include documentation of a Tuberculosis test result being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Used disposable cereal bowls, disposable spoons, and food waste was observed in an unlidded trashcan in Room 106.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

  4. Sep 6, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 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

      “The initial health assessment on file for Staff person #2 does not include the date of the examination (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for staff person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening being completed within 12 months prior to date of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The health assessment and Tuberculosis test on file for staff person #5 was dated 9.4.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “While observing a diaper change in the Infant room, the staff person set the soiled diaper on the end of the changing table and did not dispose of it until after the diaper change was completed and was not immediately thrown away.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Following an observed diaper change in the Infant room, the staff person did not ensure the child's hands were washed before returning the child to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 5 months old, included 1of 2 Rotavirus vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 1 of 2 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1 of 2 Polio vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 19 months old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1/2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 21 months old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 1/2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended for a child this age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent health assessment on file for Child #2, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 1.22.24, more than 6 months ago. The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is a Young Toddler, is dated 8.21.23, more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #2, #3, and #5 is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 and #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement on file for Child ##1, #2, and #3 does not include the persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There were yarn pom-pom's in Toddler 2 smaller than 1 inch in diameter, used for arts and craft projects. There were empty garbage bags in Toddler 1 in an unlocked drawer on the changing table, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There were 2 areas of peeling paint in Toddler 2, under the family pictures and by the table, under the bulletin board. There was peeling paint in Toddler 1, by the rest cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “During the inspection, the Toddler 2 room was observed in the outdoor playground and the first aid kit was observed on the ground, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for Staff person #5, who was classified as a group supervisor, does not have verification of a Bachelor's degree in education or a related human services field; or a Bachelor's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 1 year of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree in education or a related human services field and 2 years of verified child care experience; or an Associate's degree with 30 credits in education or a related human services field and 3 years of verified child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff person #2 contains an incomplete criminal history clearance that did not include a dissemination date, (See LIS Code Sheet), making it invalid. The file for Staff person #3 includes a criminal history clearances dated 8.9.19, more than 60 months ago. The file for staff person #5 was observed not to contain documentation of application of a PA Criminal History clearance prior to date of hire (See IS CODE SHEET) required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/Pediatric CPR; the training was completed on 8.31.24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 7.16.23, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #2 is dated 6.21.23, more than 1 year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file for Staff person #4 does not include verification of emergency plan training completed within 90 days of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #3 and Staff person #5 were observed to be in the same classroom caring for children. Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 and #5 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #2, who began receiving care on 1.2.24, more than 6 months ago, does not include a Child Service report. The file for Child #3, who began receiving care on 9.5.23, more than 6 months ago, does not include any Child Service reports. The file for Child #5, who began receiving care on 10.2.23, more than 6 months ago, does not include any Child Service reports.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024

  5. Nov 15, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The Health Assessment, in the file for Staff #1 (see IS Code Sheet), was dated 11.4.23, which was beyond initial service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The Immunization Record, in the file for Child #1 and Child #3, did not contain documentation of the influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in Room 107.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #1, did not contain the release person's address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The First-Aid Kit, located in Room 106, did not contain tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The Agreement, in the file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5, did not contain the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The Emergency Contact form, in the file for Child #4, did not contain the enrolling parent's work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Protective outlet covers were missing on the top and bottom outlets, on the window wall, in Room 106.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The Fire System Testing Log contained documentation of testing on 9.20.23 and 10.31.23, which exceeded the 30-day requirement for manual testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2023

  6. Sep 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 September 16, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 74 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 74 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?

54, 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 6:30 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 (412) 274-5263 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(412) 274-5263.

Where is La Petite Academy?

100 Aviation Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15231. The nearest other daycare we list is Everbrook Academy, 1 miles away.

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