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Indianapolis, IN 46254 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 142
- 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 142 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| 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 | 142 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
- 142 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13583
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 14 visits · 25 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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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Jun 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-116 Kitchen and food preparation areas
“Program does not have a certified food handler on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“Three staff files without documentation of a physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper not contained in the dispenser.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“SELF REPORT: Director confirmed a child went out of the classroom door onto the playground and was outside alone without adult supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-54(b)(1) Caregivers shall do the following: Communicate to children using positive statements
“Complaint: Staff member did not follow La Petite Positive Guidance and Enforcement policy when Staff member was overheard hearing telling a child to hit another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Validated complaint
“Provider did not maintain compliance with the use of positive statements to children.”
Apr 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-113 Bathrooms
“In the Pre K bathroom: Boys bathroom has a hole in the wall. In Toddler room (Room 5) : Restroom used as storage, with a Swiffer Mop, Broom, and Dust pan stored in bathroom. In Room 2: bathroom baseboard is rippled and pulling away from wall. In the Pre K bathroom: Boys bathroom has a hole in the wall. In Junior K bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Toddler room (Room 5) : No toilet paper in the dispenser. Restroom used as storage, with a Swiffer Mop, Broom, and Dust pan stored in bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(l) The center must seal all hand washing sinks to the wall
“Toddler room : Sink/ Changing table in the classroom seal is cracked creating gaps between the counter and wall. Room 4 room: sink in the classroom seal is cracked pulling away from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
“Items labeled "Keep out of Reach of children" accessible to children, in an unlocked cabinet. In Junior K Room 3: Cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children Personal bags stored in unlocked cabinet. Room 4 Personal Bags stored in unlocked cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Supervision was not maintained when consultant observed one child in room outside of the Junior K (Room3) classroom. Staff member had back turned away from room and was not aware the child was in the other room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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 with expired fingerprints. Fingerprints completed on 10/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2024
Jun 21, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-35 In-service staff training
“Two caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; six caregivers missing 12 complete inservice hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-37(1) Each childs record shall contain the following consents signed by the parent: Emergency medical authorization to provide transportation and obtain medical treatment for children when the parent cannot be contacted. This authorization shall also be in the emergency information file
“One child missing emergency medical transport and treatment authorization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
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
“One child missing physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
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 high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 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 immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32 Staff orientation
“Seven caregivers missing current universal precautions training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(7) 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 name, address, and telephone number of the childs physician and dentist to call in emergencies
“One child missing doctor/dentist information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41 Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
“One caregiver missing application; one caregiver missing current evaluation; two caregivers missing TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 Reporting child abuse or neglect
“Four caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024
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 not submitted consent for national criminal history background check by the FBI on two staff members (prints).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
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
“Two children missing birth certificate or other legal proof of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-98 Staff hygiene
“Kitchen staff without hair restraint and apron.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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
“Self-report: At time of incident on 3.6.24, caregiver engaged in inappropriate discipline.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2024
Show 5 earlier visits
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service
“At time of inspection, early preschool classroom with 2.5 year old children does not have changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.5-5(a) Food Service
“At time of inspection, early preschool classroom with 2.5 year old children does not have changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
- Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 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 June 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lapetite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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?
142, 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 (317) 290-1022 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(317) 290-1022.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
3836 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254. The nearest other daycare we list is First Step Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.