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South Bend, IN 46617 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lapetite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lapetite Academy
Lapetite Academy is a licensed child care center in South Bend, Indiana. It is licensed by the state, for up to 136 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 136 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 | 136 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
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #13668
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Food and nutrition 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“The early pre-K classroom did not have the proper number of qualified caregivers directly caring for the number of children in the classroom. They had 0 qualified caregivers with 11 children aged 3 and the required ratio for that age group is 1:11. Children are considered unsupervised without a qualified caregiver present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
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.
“Expired criminal history check for D.A.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 Inappropriate discipline
“Observed toddler/Twos teacher speaking loudly and harshly to children in order to redirect behavior”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
470 IAC 3-4.7-138(f) Staff shall store all items separately in clean, covered, and labeled containers, away from food, and in compliance with 410 IAC 7-20 concerning food service sanitation requirements
“Food not labeled/dated in storage closet. Food not covered or dated in fridge (meat patties, oatmeal, cheese, crackers, etc.)”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
- Jul 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Twos classroom out of ratio with 11 two year olds and two staff, the youngest child 2 years and 1 month old.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
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 member working in the infant classroom with no documentation of completing safe sleep training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2024
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
“Five staff files missing updated Child Abuse and Neglect training”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 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 file missing emergency medical authorization in file”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 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
“One child file missing birth certificate documentation”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(c) 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: The director shall receive training in each of the following categories: Health, nutrition, sanitation, and safety
“Five staff files missing completed Health and Safety Mods 1-4”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 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 file missing documentation of a physical on file”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(4) 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: Information regarding the childs social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
“Two child files missing information on child's development”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
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
“Laundry room off of threes classroom unlocked -bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, and other cleaning chemicals acessible. Shaving cream acessible in unlocked storage room off of 4/5s classroom. Shaving cream acessible within reach of children on shelf in cabinet in threes classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 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.
“One staff member missing documentation of fingerprints on file, and no consent form submitted in I-LEAD. One staff member working on site with consent form not in Provisional status.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-109(a) The center shall keep all interior garbage, dirty diapering supplies, food products, and disposable meal service supplies in tight seamed, easily cleanable trash containers and cover them with tight fitting lids pending removal
“Trash can in kitchen not covered with a lid”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-134(b) Prior to admission, the childs parent shall establish a feeding plan, based on the recommendation of the childs physician, for each infant
“Two feeding plans not signed by a physican.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(9) 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 responsible person who may be called to come for the child in case of illness or other emergency if the parent cannot be reached
“Parents filling out their own information for emergency contacts”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-116(r) Work and cleaning schedules shall be written, posted, and followed for all the food storage and preparation and service areas
“Cleaning schedule posted in kitchen not filled out/utilized”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-422 Storage of other personal care items
“Infant cooler bags stored in a pile outside the classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
410 IAC 7-24-422 Storage of other personal care items
“Infant cooler bags stored in a pile outside the classrooms”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(8) 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 any person, other than the parent, authorized to remove the child from the premises
“Parents filling out their own information for individuals authorized to remove children from center.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 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
“Five staff files missing updated TB tests”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-36(6) 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: Place of employment and working hours of the parent and the employers address and telephone number
“Information on parents employer missing out of three child files”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 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.
“Two child files missing documentation of updated immunizations”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(m) The center must seal all walls and floors in restrooms
“Toilets in bathrooms need resealed to floors (4/5s boys bathroom, Threes bathroom)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2024
470 IAC 3-4.7-48 Child/staff ratios and supervision
“Program out of ratio in back toddler classroom with 10 toddlers and one qualified staff member. Second staff member did not have fingerprint documentation on file or a consent form submitted in I-LEAD.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 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
“Complete information dr and dentist missing out of three child files”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
- Jan 24, 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 July 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lapetite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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?
136, 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) 234-7109 to ask.
What is Lapetite Academy's phone number?
(574) 234-7109.
Where is Lapetite Academy?
521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend, IN 46601. The nearest other daycare we list is East Bank Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.