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Mishawaka, IN 46545 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 109
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lapetite Academy
Lapetite Academy is a licensed child care center in Mishawaka, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 109 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 10 rules across 3 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
- 109 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 | 109 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
- 109 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #12240
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
“Program does not currently have a qualified director”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-21(b) Each child care center must employ a qualified person to carry out the responsibilities of the director
“Program does not currently have a qualified director”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2026
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-53(d) The center shall provide individual storage so that one (1) childs cover does not touch the cover of another child
“Blankets stored touching in the 2.5s classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
470 IAC 3-4.7-100(f) The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, lighters, flammable liquids, power tools, cleaning supplies, and any other items that might be harmful to children in a place inaccessible to children
“Teacher purses accessible to children in classroom cabinets in Toddler room and Twos classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2025
- Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
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 file missing first aid training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(5) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: An annual written evaluation of the employees performance
“Three staff files missing annual evaluation documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-32(c) Documentation shall be available at the child care center showing that all applicable orientation topics are covered and the dates of when the training was provided
“Four staff files missing orientation training documentation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-66(11) The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safety, as published by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207, shall be used to determine compliance with the following safety rules: There shall be no accessible protrusions, projections, pinch, crush, or shearing points on equipment that could injure children or catch their clothing
“Fallen tree present on playground that has taken down a section of fencing. Cracks in pavement are large -tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
“Items stored in toddler bathroom and twos bathroom not related to bathroom or sanitizable -toys, cloth bins, broom/dust pan, etc.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
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
“One staff file missing updated universal percautions training”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-41(a)(7) Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all current staff, substitutes, and volunteers: Verification that staff is free of tuberculosis within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter
“Two staff files missing updated tb test results”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
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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 August 25, 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 10 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?
109, 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 (574) 255-3701 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(574) 255-3701.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
130 East Catalpa Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The nearest other daycare we list is Brilliant Minds Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.