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Lapetite Academy Beech Grove

3824 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203
licensed capacity
104
open each week
5 days

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About Lapetite Academy Beech Grove

Lapetite Academy Beech Grove is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 104 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 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 59 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
104 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity104 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Lapetite Academy Beech Grove

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
104 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12081
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Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 21 visits · 59 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 14
  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Background checks 8
  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Outdoor play area missing toys and equiptment for children to play with (all ages)”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-66 Playground and Outdoor Safety

      “Outdoor play area has a missing gate panel and large white sharp object near exit. Gate does not lock securely. Mulch is missing from landing spots. Nails are coming through the cracked wood lining the play area. (Pictures available upon request)”
  2. Aug 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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.

      “Staff O missing Safe sleep training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Staff O missing child abuse and neglect training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “Staff C missing Physical clearing free of communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Toddler and up are missing education materials in the classroom.”

      Correction due by Dec 30, 2026, per the state

    • Safety and hazards

      470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

      “Cabinets throughout the center do not have locks. Teacher's keep personal items in this area. One teacher stated that her purse with medication has been in the cabinets with no lock, accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Outdoor play area has a missing gate panel. ,sharp, white object near the exit. gate does not lock securely. Mulch is missing from the landing spots and nails are coming through the cracked wood lining the play area (pictures available upon request)”

      Correction due by Dec 1, 2026, per the state

    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-14(a) When staff suspect that a child may have a communicable disease, the director shall notify the childs parent or guardian

      “Center has had a confirmed hand, foot and mouth outbreak and has not notified all families in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-63 Educational equipment and materials

      “Outdoor play area missing toys and equiptment for children to play with (all ages)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2026

  3. Aug 3, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

  4. Jun 18, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Seven staff are missing Universal Precautions training in their files.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “One staff is missing current 1st Aid training in their file. Two staff are missing 1st Aid training in their file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.

      “One staff working in the Infant room is missing Safe Sleep training Modules 1 & 2 in their file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      470 IAC 3-4.7-86(a) Within thirty (30) days after enrollment or no earlier than twelve (12) months prior to enrollment, each child shall have written verification of a physical examination by a physician or a nurse practitioner

      “Five children are missing documentation of a Physical exam in their file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 staff present in the Infant/Toddler rooms are missing CPR training in their file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Six staff are missing documentation of a Physical exam in their files.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Three children are missing Birth Certificates in their files.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Eight staff are missing Child Abuse Prevention training in their files.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      “Three children are missing documentation of Immunizations in their files.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

      “Four staff are missing documentation of a High School Diploma or equivalent in their files.”
    • Background checks

      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 staff is missing documentation of a Drug test in their file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “Five staff are missing documentation of 12 in-service training hours in their files.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(2)(d) In addition to first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), universal precautions, and life saving certification, all directors and persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have, on an annual basis, a minimum of twelve (12) clock hours of in-service training as follows: Caregivers shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety

      “One staff is missing Health and Safety Modules 1-4 in their file.”
  5. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Ratio was not maintained when consultant observed the 3-5 year old classroom was out of ratio with 13 children ages 3-5 year old with one teacher.”
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One preson present in kitchen, with expired national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (fingerprints). Last date completed was 4/2/2022.”
  8. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Group Size was not maintainted when consultant observed 12 child ages 1 and 2 years old with 2 qualified staff members. Groups size for children age 1 years old is 2:10”
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff member present with children with Expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last date completed was 4/7/2022.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “SELF REPORT: Director states a 3 year old child, left the building alone and was in the parking lot for about 3 minutes.”
  10. May 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff member present with children with expired national criminal history background check (fingerprints) by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last completed fingerprints were 6/17/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “One staff members present with children without current consent on file with the divisiton. One staff member present with children without current consents for this location on file with the divisiton.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Due to one staff member in the infant room with expired fingerprints, ratio was not maintained. Only staff with current qualified fingerprints count in ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

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  1. Apr 7, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Supervision was not maintained when Consultant observed one child leave the classroom and go into the large play area by himself. Staff were not aware child left the other room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-99 Building maintenance

      “Sink in the classroom outside of kitchen door, leaks at the hot water knob. Sink in the classroom outside of kitchen door, leaks at the hot water knob. Sink seal is cracked and pulling away from the wall. The baseboard are rippled and not sealed to floor. Large classroom: Sink in the large classroom seal is cracked and pulling away from wall. White room dividers paint peeling away. The baseboard are rippled and not sealed to floor. Supervision was not maintained when Consultant observed one child leave the classroom and go into the large play area by himself. Staff were not aware child left the other room. Ceiling tiles by window had water marks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-68 Playground design

      “Standing water creating large mud puddles children were plying in. Puddle was halfway up child’s shins Consultant observed one child playing with a large metal pole on the playground. Wooden fence has gaps between the ground and fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Safe sleepHealth and safety risk

      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.

      “One staff member observed in the infant room missing Safe Sleep #2”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms

      “Toddler Room: Bathroom used as storage. Toilet not working, has a crayon box in it. No toilet paper in the dispenser. Two Room: No toilet paper in the dispenser. There was fecal matter on the floor. Restroom in the large classroom: Toilet plunger stored in bathroom. No toilet paper in the middle dispenser.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “missing freezer thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-22 Director responsibilities

      “Missing posted chain of command for director's absents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-21 Director qualifications

      “Program failed to notify department of director leaving.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “COMPLAINT: Ratio was not maintained with 23 children 1-5 year olds to 2 staff members at 9 am. Ratio for children age 1 is 10:2 Ratio was not maintained on with 17 children ages 1-5 years old to 2 staff members at 8 am. Ratio for children age 1 is 10:2”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

  2. Mar 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “Provider did not maintain compliance with child to staff ratio.”
  3. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “One staff present with children has expired fingerprints on file with the division (S.B. expired on 8/16/24)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

  6. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “Upon arrival, thirteen two year and toddler classroom children on playground with four qualfied caregivers. Group size with toddlers is 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024

  8. May 22, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas

      “Kitchen with frozen waffles not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records

      “Two caregivers missing emergency contacts; four caregivers missing physicals; two caregivers missing TB test results available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation

      “Two caregivers missing signed orientation available for review; three caregivers missing universal precautions training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      470 IAC 3-4.7-49 Child grouping policies

      “Upon arrival, two year old classroom with 29 children one year old to five years old with two qualified caregivers. Maximum group size with one year old children is 10.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

      “Four children missing complete immunization record available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision

      “Upon arrival, two year old classroom with 29 children one year old to five years old with two qualified caregivers. Child/staff ratio with one year old children is 10:2.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Three children missing physical available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.

      “Three caregivers missing HS diploma or equivalent available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training

      “One caregiver missing health and safety module 3; one caregiver missing first aid training; six caregivers missing 12 inservice hours available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      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

      “Four children missing birth certificate or other legal proof of age available for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024

  9. Mar 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect

      “1 caregiver not current for child abuse and neglect training. (6-21-22) was last found training cert.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  10. Feb 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      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.

      “Provider has submitted consent for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member (consent), not qualified or provisional status.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Background checks

      IC 12-17.2-4-3(d) An applicant shall, at no expense to the state, submit: (1) the necessary information, forms, or consents; and (2) the applicant fingerprints; for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

      “Provider has submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member (prints), not qualified or provisional status.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHealth and safety risk

      470 IAC 3-4.7-55(a)(2) Any person, while on child care center premises, shall not engage in or direct any of the following actions toward children: Hit, spank, beat, shake, pinch, or any other measure that produces physical discomfort

      “Regarding 1.12.24 incident, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

  11. Jan 17, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Validated complaint

      “IAC3-4.7-55 Inappropriate Discipline”

Copied from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Lapetite Academy Beech Grove

Is Lapetite Academy Beech Grove 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 Beech Grove last inspected?

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lapetite Academy Beech Grove had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 59 rules across 15 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Beech Grove care for?

104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lapetite Academy Beech Grove accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lapetite Academy Beech Grove'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 Beech Grove cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (317) 788-0181 to ask.

What is Lapetite Academy Beech Grove's phone number?

(317) 788-0181.

Where is Lapetite Academy Beech Grove?

3824 South Emerson Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203. The nearest other daycare we list is Play and Learn 1, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning (license and visits).