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LaPetite Academy

Child care center · 3836 Shore Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254 · License 167245

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Capacity 142. InfantToddlerTwo Paths to QUALITY: Level 4

Violation history (203)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Three staff files without documentation of a physical.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper not contained in the dispenser.
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Program does not have a certified food handler on site.
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Four caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Two caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; six caregivers missing 12 complete inservice hours.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Seven caregivers missing current universal precautions training.
Yes
? 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).
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Kitchen staff without hair restraint and apron.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
4 470 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver; one child was found in the 2's room unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were on playground with one caregiver. One child found in the 2's room unsupervised therefor, child/staff ratio not followed.
Yes
? 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.
Provider has caregiver consent submitted for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member.
Yes
? 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 caregiver consent submitted for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver leaving the group with 1 one-year-old and 10 two-year-old on playground with one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Three staff files without documentation of a physical.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Program does not have a certified food handler on site.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper not contained in the dispenser.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Four caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Two caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; six caregivers missing 12 complete inservice hours.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Seven caregivers missing current universal precautions training.
Yes
? 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).
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Kitchen staff without hair restraint and apron.
Yes
4 470 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver leaving the group with 1 one-year-old and 10 two-year-old on playground with one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver; one child was found in the 2's room unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were on playground with one caregiver. One child found in the 2's room unsupervised therefor, child/staff ratio not followed.
Yes
? 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.
Provider has caregiver consent submitted for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member.
Yes
? 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 caregiver consent submitted for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-32 — Staff orientation
Seven caregivers missing current universal precautions training.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Program does not have a certified food handler on site.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper not contained in the dispenser.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Three staff files without documentation of a physical.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Four caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-35 — In-service staff training
Two caregivers missing complete health/safety modules; six caregivers missing 12 complete inservice hours.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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).
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-98 — Staff hygiene
Kitchen staff without hair restraint and apron.
Yes
4 470 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-49 — Child grouping policies
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver leaving the group with 1 one-year-old and 10 two-year-old on playground with one caregiver.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were with one caregiver; one child was found in the 2's room unsupervised.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-48 — Child/staff ratios and supervision
Regarding July 26th, 11 children were on playground with one caregiver. One child found in the 2's room unsupervised therefor, child/staff ratio not followed.
Yes
? 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.
Provider has caregiver consent submitted for criminal history check to be conducted on one staff member.
Yes
? 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 caregiver consent submitted for national criminal history background check by the FBI on one staff member.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-113 — Bathrooms
Multiple bathrooms with toilet paper not contained in the dispenser.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-116 — Kitchen and food preparation areas
Program does not have a certified food handler on site.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-41 — Staff, substitutes, and volunteer records
Three staff files without documentation of a physical.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect
Four caregivers missing current child abuse/neglect training.
Yes
? 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.
Yes
? 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.
Yes

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (252)

252 inspection record(s) on file from IN-FSSA.

Ownership

Katrice Cooper

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