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Avon, IN 46123 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lapetite Academy
Lapetite Academy is a licensed child care center in Avon, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 94 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lapetite Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lapetite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #126252
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 39 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Food and nutrition 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 3
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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Jun 16, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“Director does not have documentation of safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
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
“Seven children missing documentation of a physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Three bowls of chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and peaches not stored at correct temperature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Hot and cold food items stored on cart for 90 minutes while class was out of the building on a field trip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper rolls on the floor. Toilet paper not dispensed properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-101 Electrical safety
“Mulitple outlets throughout the center missing protective coverings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(2) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.
“Infant caregiver does not have documentation of safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Nine staff do not have documentation of Program orientation and there are no staff files on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Lead caregiver qualifications
“Nine staff do not have documentation of caregiver qualifications.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-86(d)(1) Documentation of complete age-appropriate immunizations, as required by the division with recommendation from ISDH, and updated annually, including: conjugated pneumococcal vaccine
“Two children missing documentation of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“Nine staff do not have documentation of child abuse training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Self report from director on 2/26/26 stated that video shows caregiver grabbing two year old child by the arms and flipping body over on the cot 5 times. Caregiver is also seen grabbing child's back of head and pushing face into cot twice.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(e) The director and all staff shall refrain from questioning children and suspected perpetrators beyond gathering information to report the suspected abuse or neglect to child protective services
“Director reported interviewing child (7 yr old) regarding suspected abuse of caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13(g) Reporting suspicions to the director or other supervisory personnel does not relieve the individual staff of their responsibility to report directly to child protective services
“Director and Assistant director failed to report AD reported that a parent came to the office and put in a complaint. Director and Assistant are to complete Child Abuse and Neglect training by 8/22/25. Please submit certicates of completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(a) Caregivers shall use positive discipline
“complaint- Assistant director observed caregiver yank child (7yrs. old) arm. Caregiver will complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and challenging behaviors training on Ilead due to consultant on 8/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Aug 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
May 12, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
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 labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were accessible to children in the following classrooms: Jr. K classroom- unlocked cabinet containing potting soil and caregiver purse. Toddler classroom- unlocked changing table contained Aquaphor and ointments. Fours classroom unlocked cabinet contained Sanitizer Spray. Infant classrom- unlocked changing table contained ointments: Aquaphor, Desitin, Zinc Oxide and Petroleum Jelly. Threes classroom- unlocked cabinet contained sanitizer spray and caregiver's purse. Twos classroom- unlocked cabinet contained caregivers purse. Unlocked changing table contained sanitizer spray, lysol wipes, Desitin, Butt Paste and vaseline.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
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.
“At time of file review, 2 child files missing immunization records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-115(d) Drinking water shall not be obtained from a toilet room sink
“Consultant observed children in Jr. Prek class filling their cups to drink at lunch time from the classroom sink.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-111(d) The center shall provide space for each childs personal belongings to keep them separate from other childrens belongings
“Jr. K and Threes classroom children's coats and blankets were piled on floor and touching in cubbies.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
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
“At time of file review, 5 child files missing physicals.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-106(h) The center shall keep all screens in good repair and all unscreened windows and doors closed
“Jr. K classroom window has a torn screen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 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
“At time of file review, 5 caregivers missing current Mantoux tuberculin skin test, with results recorded in millimeters, and repeated annually. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-147 Special needs staffing
“At time of file review, director missing Special needs training. Please submit documenation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-76(d) A notation of any special dietary exceptions for children shall be posted in the kitchen and where meals and snacks are served
“At time of visit, Allergy and special diet list was not current in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
IC 12-17.2-4-4.1(a)(1) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall: complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices.
“At time of file review, caregiver in the infant classroom missing Safe Sleep Training in staff file. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Toddler restroom contained soft form climber blocks, broom sets and a plunger.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
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
“At time of file review, Infant and Toddler caregivers missing current CPR training. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-33(3) All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows: Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute
“At time of file review, 11 caregivers missing first aid training in staff files. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
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
“At time of file review, 3 children files missing birth certificates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
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
“At time of file review, 11 staff files missing high school diploma or equivalency test. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 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
“At time of file review, 4 caregivers missing Drug test results in staff files. Please submit documentation upon completion to consultant.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(3) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Cruel, harsh,unusual, humiliating, or frightening methods of discipline, including threatening the use of physical punishment
“Self report- Director reported on 10/21/24 Caregiver in school age classroom instructed one 12 year old boy to physically fight two 5 year old boys gathered in a circle with 20 children in classroom as witness. No physical contact was made at time of incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
- May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
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
“Preschool cabinet has a staff purse in reach of children which is unsafe. PreK cabinet has a gallon of bleach and soap refills labeled “keep out of reach of children” accessible to children which is unsafe. 2’s room: 6 diaper creams under the changing table accessible to children which is unsafe. Infant room: 8 Diaper creams under the changing table accessible to children which is unsafe. Toddler room: 1 diaper cream under the changing table accessible to children”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-135 Infant Food Preparation and Storage
“Infant room: Bottle in fridge is not labeled and dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance
“2’s sink counter cabinet door has a loose handle which is unsafe.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“PreK the seal for sink counter is broken which is unsanitary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
Feb 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“COMPLAINT: Administrative assistant states ratio was not followed on 1/17/24, with 9 one-year-olds with 1 staff and 24 three-year-olds with 1 adult.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
Jan 19, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio.”
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and group size.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with requirements for a toddler and ratio.”
Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with ratio and group size.”
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with requirements for a toddler and ratio.”
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FAQ
Questions about Lapetite Academy
Is Lapetite 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 Lapetite Academy last inspected?
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lapetite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 9 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Lapetite Academy care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lapetite Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lapetite 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 Lapetite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 272-2777 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(317) 272-2777.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
125 North County Rd 800 East, Avon, IN 46123.