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LaPetite Academy
521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend IN 46601 · License #168322 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Susan Frisz
- Phone
- (574) 234-7109
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 521 North St. Joseph Street, South Bend IN 46601 · 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 136 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
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.)
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
470 IAC 3-4.7-55 · Inappropriate discipline
Observed toddler/Twos teacher speaking loudly and harshly to children in order to redirect behavior
Corrected by May 28, 2026
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 14, 2025
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- 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
Five staff files missing updated Child Abuse and Neglect training
Corrected by May 20, 2024
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Critical Health and Safety
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.
Corrected by May 13, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 28, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-422 · Storage of other personal care items
Infant cooler bags stored in a pile outside the classrooms
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
410 IAC 7-24-422 · Storage of other personal care items
Infant cooler bags stored in a pile outside the classrooms
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 8, 2024
- Violation
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.
Corrected by May 23, 2024
- Violation
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
Corrected by May 23, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The May 27, 2026 inspection noted: “Food not labeled/dated in storage closet. Food not covered or dated in fridge (meat patties, oatmeal, cheese, crackers, etc.)” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 27, 2026 inspection noted: “Observed toddler/Twos teacher speaking loudly and harshly to children in order to redirect behavior” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 14, 2025 inspection noted: “Twos classroom out of ratio with 11 two year olds and two staff, the youngest child 2 years and 1 month old.” — 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