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La Petite Academy
515 Forty Foot Rd, Lansdale PA 19446 · License #CER-00242513 · Child Care Center
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- 515 Forty Foot Rd, Lansdale PA 19446 · Directions
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- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 106 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection on 3/16/26 the sink in the Preschool & Preschool Classroom the hot water temperature measured 120.5° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 3/16/26 a crib in the Infants classroom and cots in the Preschool & Pre-K Classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2026
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the inspection on 7/10/25 the crib for child #10 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
During the inspection on 7/10/25 the file record for staff #1 did not include an annual evaluation.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 24, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection on 7/10/25 in the Pre-K classroom the hot water temperature measured 114.3° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the inspection on 7/10/25 the first-aid kit in the Toddler classroom was missing tape.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child # 6 and 7 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form. The file records for child #6 and 7 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child #5, 6 and 7 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2,5,6,7, and 9 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the file records for child # 7 and 8 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 the Pre- K classroom did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #3 receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Jul 10, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During the inspection on 7/10/2025 child #3 was observed receiving direct child care but did not have an individual record at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 23, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the inspection on 7/10/25 the file records for child # 4 and 6 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.61 · Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.
During the inspection 7/10/25 School- Age classroom #1 was observed as being storage and an active classroom. Three cribs, a stack of cots 10 unopened boxes of toys/ equipment were observed in the child care space.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/5/25 the sink in the Two's Classroom the hot water temperature measured 115.4° F, in areas accessible to children in care. The sink in the Toddler Classroom the hot water temperature measured 116.6° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
Corrected by May 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
During the inspection on 4/17/25 staff persons #1 and 2 were observed with 10 children the youngest child was child #1 (an infant).
Corrected by Apr 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
During the inspection on 4/17/2025 a toxic (Vaseline) was observed accessible to children in the Toddler room and a toxic (Santis spray) was observed accessible to children in the Two's classroom. The toxics had a label stating, "Keep Out of Reach of Children."
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection on 4/17/25 in the bathroom of the Two's Classroom the hot water temperature measured 136.8° F, in areas accessible to children in care.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 4/17/25 the file record for child #2 did not include the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the file records for child #1 and #2 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form. The file records for child # 1,2 and 3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
During the inspection on 4/17/2025 the file records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not include an update in writing of the emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Corrected by Apr 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.18(a) · The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the facility had liability insurance that covered the legal entity address and not the facility address.
Corrected by Jul 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.
During the inspection on 7/5/2024 the toddler room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 receiving care in the space and the preschool room did not have emergency contact information for child #2 receiving care in the space.
Corrected by Jul 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. All staff will obtain a training on classroom management and positively redirecting and interacting with children.
As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Director must monitor classroom daily for a period of 60 days to ensure that staff are not using any form of physical punishment towards children and exhibit appropriate interactions with children. Provider will develop a policy for directing, redirecting and appropriate interactions with children.
As a result of the investigation on 2/27/24 it was determined by viewing of footage from 2/23/24 that staff person #1 was observed several times roughly grabbing child #1's arm and inappropriately handling and moving children.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Staff person #1--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR & Health &Safety Training.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file record for staff person #1 did not include a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Mar 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed financial agreement form.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(a) · Emergency contact information is required for each enrolled child. Emergency contact information must reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
During the inspection on 2/27/24 the file record for child #1 did not include a completed emergency contact form.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the inspection on 2/27/2024 the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff persons #1,2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10 and 11-- has unacceptable first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Corrected by Aug 3, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff persons #9 and 10 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the hot water temperature measured 114.8° F.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for child #1 and 6 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file record for child # 7 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Corrected by Jul 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(e) · A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.134(a)/3270.152 · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child. Provider will obtain handwashing training for staff person #9.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 staff person #9 was observed conducting a diaper series of child #1, 7 and 8 and did not wash the child #7 hands after being diapered. Staff person #9 did not wash their hands after diapering child #1,7 and 8. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.135(b) · Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. Provider will obtain diaper changing training for staff person #9.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 staff person#9 was observed conducting a diaper series and did not clean the surfaces after each child.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) · Safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes shall be appropriately determined in the vicinity of the facility and communicated to the children and parents in writing. Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for child #4 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jul 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff persons # 4 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree that was observed was not evaluated for U.S. equivalency. The file record for staff person #7 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 7/19/2023 the file records for staff person#9 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.69(b) · Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 125°F.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BANK PLAY HOUSE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH HOLES IN THE OUTER SURFACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT IN THE SCHOOL AGES AND THE TWOS ROOMS, AND ON THE POLES OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A PLASTIC BANK PLAY HOUSE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH HOLES IN THE OUTER SURFACE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.
Corrected by Oct 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 (HIRED 7-12-21) CONTAINED A PDE FBI CLEARANCE, WHICH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED UNDER THE CPSL.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
- Violation
3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE WINDOW SILL IN EARLY PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, THE LIGHT IN THE EARLY PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, A DUSTY AIR VENT IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING, MULTIPLE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING, THE BATHROOM FLOOR IN THE PRE-K ROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR, AND SHARP HOLES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE SINK IN THE 2 YEAR OLD ROOM.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEBOARDS NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.
Corrected by Oct 26, 2021
- Violation
3270.102(a) · Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A SLIDE ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT WAS BROKEN WITH SHARP EDGES.
Corrected by Dec 10, 2021
- Violation
3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(5) · A health assessment shall be conducted and a report shall be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 CONTAINED A HEALTH SUMMARY THAT WAS NOT SIGNED BY THE PHYSICIAN AND DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.
Corrected by Nov 1, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 16, 2026 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 3/16/26 the sink in the Preschool & Preschool Classroom the hot water temperature measured 120.5° F, in areas accessible to children i…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 10, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 7/10/25 the crib for child #10 did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The May 5, 2025 inspection noted: “Ongoing non-compliance- During the inspection on 5/5/25 the sink in the Two's Classroom the hot water temperature measured 115.4° F, in areas accessible to chil…” — what has changed since then?
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