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Chesterton, IN 46304 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lapetite Academy
Lapetite Academy is a licensed child care center in Chesterton, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 130 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
- 130 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #126128
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safety and hazards 1
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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- Sep 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
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
“1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“2 staff members missing annual child abuse and neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) 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: Blood borne diseases and their transmission, work practice controls, and the use of personal protective equipment as required by the OSHA and ISDH
“8 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In the Toddler 2 left bathroom there were toys and paint brushes being stored. In the Pre-K bathroom there was a toilet brush being stored.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“There were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in an unlocked hallway utility closet: bleach, ice melt, various cleaners.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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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 September 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lapetite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?
130, 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, 6:00 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 (219) 983-1757 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(219) 983-1757.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
131 Venturi Drive, Chesterton, IN 46304. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Kids Learning Center, 0.9 miles away.