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Indianapolis, IN 46237 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lapetite Academy
Lapetite Academy is a licensed child care center in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 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 33 rules across 13 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 110 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
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13679
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 21 visits · 33 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Other rules 5
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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- Jul 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“Director reported a 4 yr old child was left outside on the playground without qualified caregiver.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Director reported the playground did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children on the playground. They had 0 qualified caregiver with 1 child and the required ratio for that age group is 1:13.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
May 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection hazardous items and items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant room had an unlocked low cabinet with Goo Gone, Glass cleaner and spray cleaners in it. PK room had basket of sunscreen under the sink in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the EPS and PK rooms there was toilet paper on top of the dispenser, not inside the dispenser. The 2's room had a roll of paper towels on the counter, not on a dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“The toddler bathroom had items not related to toileting such as trash and storage items in it at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4/2/26 a 2yr old was left out of ratio when the class and caregivers went inside and left them on the playground. Ratio on the playground at the time was 0:1, Ratio for the two year old age group is 1:8.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the fridge there was a bag of carrots not sealed closed or dated. In the pantry there was a bag of noodles not sealed closed or dated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 4/2/26 a 2yr old was without the direct supervision of a caregiver when the class and caregivers went inside and left them on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
May 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“At the time of inspection hazardous items and items labeled keep out of reach of children were found accessible to children in the following areas: Infant room had an unlocked low cabinet with Goo Gone, Glass cleaner and spray cleaners in it. PK room had basket of sunscreen under the sink in an unlocked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the EPS and PK rooms there was toilet paper on top of the dispenser, not inside the dispenser. The 2's room had a roll of paper towels on the counter, not on a dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“The toddler bathroom had items not related to toileting such as trash and storage items in it at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“On 4/2/26 a 2yr old was left out of ratio when the class and caregivers went inside and left them on the playground. Ratio on the playground at the time was 0:1, Ratio for the two year old age group is 1:8.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“In the fridge there was a bag of carrots not sealed closed or dated. In the pantry there was a bag of noodles not sealed closed or dated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“On 4/2/26 a 2yr old was without the direct supervision of a caregiver when the class and caregivers went inside and left them on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Group size was not maintained when 13 children ages 2-2.5 were in the classroom with 2 staff members. Group size for children ages 2 is 2:10.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
May 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48(e) All children shall be under the direct supervision of a responsible caregiver at all times
“COMPLAINT: Supervision was not maintained in the 3’s classroom when 2 children were found by cargiver, unattended in the bathroom undressed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“COMPLAINT: Program did not notifiy division of unsupervised children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
May 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the supervision of children.”
Apr 9, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“In Toddler room: Toilet Plunger stored in bathroom. Two's Room,: Toilet Plunger stored in bathroom. Pre K Room: Toilet Plunger stored in bathroom. In EPS room, bathroom: two holes in the wall behind the toilet. Drywall exposed on bottom half of wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Center does not have someone who is a certified food handler. (Serve Safe)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the Two's bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Toddler room: No toilet paper in the dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" accessible to children. In PreK room: Cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“Throughout the building, consultant observed peeling paint on the walls and doors of classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2025
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Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
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 expired fingerprints. Last time fingerprints were completed was 9/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Sefl Report: Per programs playground supervision policy, staff member was not following playground supervision policy. Staff member had back turned to children and could not see children on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with supervision.”
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 expired fingerprints. Last time fingerprints were completed was 9/2021”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Sefl Report: Per programs playground supervision policy, staff member was not following playground supervision policy. Staff member had back turned to children and could not see children on the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2024
Aug 29, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with appropriate discipline.”
Aug 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“On 8-28-24 one former staff member pushed a child to the ground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(3) 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: The centers child discipline policy
“On 8-28-24 one former staff member pushed a child to the ground not following center's discipline policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
Aug 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with discipline policy”
Aug 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
IC 12-17.2-4-16 The licensee shall cooperate with the division in carrying out these activities, including permitting the division and the department of homeland security to conduct announced or unannounced inspections.
“Program has returned plan of correction but not produced the documentation to prove plan of correction is complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3-4.7-1(24) (1) All child care providers are at least eighteen (18) years old and have a HS Diploma or equivalent.
“Two caregivers missing HS diploma or equivalent available to review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(c) Peeling paint, on any interior or exterior surface or on any equipment, that contains lead in excess of current ISDH standards shall be made inaccessible to children until laboratory analysis is made on the peeling material
“PreK and toddler classroom with peeling paint along walls.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-25 Lead caregiver qualifications
“One caregiver missing lead teacher qualifications available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“Seven caregivers missing physical; nine caregivers missing current TB test results; two caregivers missing application; three caregivers missing current annual evaluation available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“Four caregivers with expired child abuse/neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
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.
“One child missing complete immunization record available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“Three caregivers missing 12 inservice hours; two caregivers missing current CPR training; four caregivers missing current first aid training; five caregivers missing current universal precautions training available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“One caregiver missing orientation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo 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 July 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lapetite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 14 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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?
110, 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) 788-7883 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(317) 788-7883.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
4116 Kildeer Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46237. The nearest other daycare we list is Welcome Place Child Care, 1 miles away.