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LaPetite Academy
131 Venturi Drive, Chesterton IN 46304 · License #166101 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Jennifer Palmer
- Phone
- (219) 983-1757
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 131 Venturi Drive, Chesterton IN 46304 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts CCDF child care assistance
- Licensed for 130 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning- Violation
IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) · A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed
1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
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
8 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-100 · Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items
There were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in an unlocked hallway utility closet: bleach, ice melt, various cleaners.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) · All items in the restroom must be sanitizable
In the Toddler 2 left bathroom there were toys and paint brushes being stored. In the Pre-K bathroom there was a toilet brush being stored.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-13 · Reporting child abuse or neglect
2 staff members missing annual child abuse and neglect training.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-85(1) · Within thirty (30) days of employment, newly employed staff, volunteers, substitutes, student aides, and any other personnel having direct contact with the children or providing food service shall have the following: Written verification of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner that provides evidence that there is no known communicable disease in an infectious state or physical or mental conditions which could affect their ability to perform assigned duties in the child care center
At time of visit, one staff missing documentation of physical examination.
Corrected by Jul 25, 2023
- Violation
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
At time of visit, 10 staff with expired child abuse and neglect training.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(1)(b) · 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: Curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
At time of visit, 1 staff missing annual 12 hours of in-service training
Corrected by Aug 10, 2023
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-35(a)(3)(b) · 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: Training may include, but is not limited to: formal education
At time of visit, one staff missing documentation of education from file.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2023
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jul 1, 2025 inspection noted: “1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 1, 2025 inspection noted: “8 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 1, 2025 inspection noted: “There were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in an unlocked hallway utility closet: bleach, ice melt, various cleaners.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning · Source records · Report an error