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Home › TN › Knoxville › La Petite Academy - Harrell Road
6915 Harrell Road, Knoxville TN 37931 · License #151643044 · Center · Child Care
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Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and [reason for visit—such as complaint or safety plan]. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring, Complaint investigation, and incident investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. An educator used inappropriate behavior techniques.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint investigation, and incident investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring, Complaint investigation, and incident investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Safety Plan Monitoring, Complaint investigation, and incident investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring, Complaint investigation, and incident investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Safety Plan Monitoring and Complaint Investigation Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring and Complaint investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
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CI 1.1: Administration of medication
Classroom did not transport/store lifesaving medication when child was outside. Medication was left in the classroom.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.10:Supervision
Points deducted from previous violation on 8/5/25 for investigation.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.8: Review of Curriculum/Lesson Planning
In the toddler room, they did not have a current lesson plan posted.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.19 · 1240-04-01-.19 Tennessee Professional Archive of Learning
Facility/staff did not complete all their required requirements by the department for the fiscal year. TNPAL was also not updated with accurate records.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Classroom did not transport/store lifesaving medication when child was outside. Medication was left in the classroom.
Corrected Corrected by Nov 6, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Staff was not following the playground supervision plan.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
CI 1.6: Prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
During changing of diapers, hand washing for the staff member was not observed nor were gloves changed for every diaper change.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
CI 1.7: Building and physical premises safety
Sanitizing items were within reach of children on changing table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E 3.15: Universal and standard precautions are used when handling/cleaning and disposal of bodily fluids.
Washing hands between changings or changing gloves was not occuring between each diaper change. Ensure that materials are ready for children prior to having them on the changing table.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
E1.7: Language used with children is enriching and educational.
Conversations were limited to care and discipline needs. Staff was observed using "yes" or "no" vs. opportunities for explanations or more information. Conversations were limited to close ended questions.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
E2.3: Educators show regard for child perspective/extend learning opportunities through effective use of questioning, listening, and responding (allow child-initiated activities/interactions as appropriate, elicit child ideas, encourage child talk).
Discussed about opportunities to engaging children during transitions (i.e. changing a diaper, cleaning, etc.) Ensuring that engaging conversations (providing opportunities for serve and return). Discussed about asking open ended questions and providing opportunities for redirecting vs. saying "no" or "don't do that".
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: other. Open / not marked corrected.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
During changing of diapers, hand washing for the staff member was not observed nor were gloves changed for every diaper change.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.12 · 1240-04-01-.12 Health and Safety
Sanitizing items were within reach of children on changing table.
Corrected Corrected by Jul 21, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.15 · 1240-04-01-.15 Program Language and Literacy Development
An educator used inappropriate behavior techniques.
Corrected Corrected by Apr 3, 2025
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
A serious incident was not reported to DHS.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 22, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.09 · 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting
Incidents occured and parent was not notified on 11/29/23 and 12/13/23.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
1240-04-01-.11 · 1240-04-01-.11 Supervision
Child was not signed out by parent at the end of the day.
Corrected Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The center has an epinephrine pen for a 15 month old who is allergic to eggs & dairy. The center did not have a physicians action plan that is required for life threatening allergies as required. 1240-04-01-.08 RECORD KEEPING. Corrective Action: TA was given to the Educator in Charge regarding the violation. The Center called the mother concerning an action plan and it was sent to them the center by the Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus the same day which corrected the violation. The center Director completed the POCA and will keep each child's medication forms and action plans on the computer as well as in the classrooms with the children. Medications will be checked weekly.
Corrected Corrected by Aug 8, 2019
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The center director reported that an educator was observed by third party witnesses using inappropriate discipline while on the playground. 1240-04-01-.15 Program, Language, and Literacy Development Corrective Action: The incident was self-reported to the department by the center director. The educator involved in the incident was immediately relieved of duty after the agency management was informed by the witnesses. The educator's employment was then terminated.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 27, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The agency reported that parents of children in the 3-4 year old class were not given notice of an incident on the same day of occurrence. 1240-04-01-.09 Incident Reporting Corrective Action: The director reported that the corporate office was working to develop a letter for parents. The director stated she would contact the corporate office and inform them that the letter was required on the same day and make the appropriate changes to meet the requirement.
Corrected Corrected by Sep 28, 2018
Category: other. Marked corrected in the state record.
Violation
Observation: The air conditioning was not functioning in three of the classrooms, and the temperature exceeded the limit of 78 degrees in the infant classroom. Infant room was closed and did not reopen until the air conditioning was functioning properly. 1240-04-03-.12 Physical Facilities
Corrected Corrected by Aug 16, 2017
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Safety Plan Monitoring Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Safety Plan Monitoring . If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Investigation with DCS SIU Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and complaint Investigation with DCS SIU. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
Summary of Complaint Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and Complaint Investigation. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans. Incidents occured and parent was not notified on 11/29/23 and 12/13/23. Child was not signed out by parent at the end of the day.
Disposition: Yes
Summary of Complaint Investigation and issuance of Safety Plans Visit The visit conducted today included monitoring of the agency's compliance with Licensing Rules and Regulations and investigate complaint and issue Safaty Plans. Technical Assistance Provided: 1. Be sure to not pick up a child by his arm. 2. Educators cannot repremand their own children on the premesis of the agency. If any violations were received, details can be observed in the compliance details section of the visit along with corresponding corrective action plans.
Disposition: Not Applicable
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