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Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Nevada Silver State Stars rating of 2 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Nevada's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Nevada caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Nevada Silver State Stars 2 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
147
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:1326

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Not Regulated

Inspection History

26 Inspection Visits Since 2016 · 27 Findings
Most recent: Dec 9, 2025Download Latest Report (PDF)
27 Important

Across 26 inspections since 2016, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (24), Children's Records & Files (2), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 27 findings were critical.

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  1. Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 12/09/2025. Please respond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days of receipt. The facility is licensed for 147 children as a Center. The census at the time of survey was 38 children. 10 children's files and staff files were reviewed. Based on observation and interview on 12.09.2025, the facility was found to have hazards as listed below. Ensure that the play area is free of hazards, debris and trash. 1. In the Early Preschool Playground, the greeen looping slide was observed to have cracks and white duct tape over it. In the August 2025 SNHD inspection, it was noted the slide was closed by SNHD due to a crack but according to SNHD inspector, facility repaired crack and was in compliance by September 2025. However, according to staff interview, they notice and covered a new crack in the slide 12.08.25. Staff had put large Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to include in their Emergency Plan the follwing: 1. A list of 2 relocation/evacuation sites. Please provide a near and far evacuation site along with direction and how the staff and children will arrive at the stated emergency sites. Please provide walking direction if no transporation will be utilized during the emergecy evacuation. 2. A plan for transportation. If no transportation will be used, please provide a statement that all emergency evacuation sites will be on foot and provide the walking direction to arrive at the evacuation Based on observation, there was no evacuation map posted in the infant room. Please upload a picture of the evacuation map posted near the exit route of the room as evidence of correction. Answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 302 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall not NAC 302 1. Uploaded all photos requested and 12/19/202 knowingly appoint a person as director of documentation of corrected actions being 5 the facility or appoint or permit the taken appointment of a person as an employee or Infant room volunteer at the facility if the person has 1. Gloves and wipes are no longer in been c Based on 4. wipes removed from toilet dispenser observation, the facility failed to recognize placed in cabinet 12/19/2025 and eliminate the following hazards for the 5. gloves stored in cabinet 12/19/2025 safety of children as evidenced by the Pre-K room following: 1. wipes stored in cabinet 12/19/2025 2. broom and dustpan stored in proper Infant room: place 12/19/2025 1. Gloves and wipes were observed 2. 12/19/2025 accessible to the children near the diaper 3. Do a classroom sweep daily/weekly with changing table. Relocate hazards and teachers to ensure all hazards and upload picture as evi Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that a current Nevada Registry membership was present for staff noted below. Please submit copy of current Nevada Registry certificate or email from Nevada Registry showing proof of applying for staff listed. Terry M. Louisa R. Answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 320 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 320 1.uploaded required document 12/12/202 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 2. 12/12/2025 5 commencing employment, newly employed 3. keep track of required documents and members of the staff of a facility must be renewal dates given a written and oral orientation program 4. Natasha Quenga and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director.... Based on interview and/or record review, new employees were not given a written and oral orientation and training in the policies, procedures, and programs of the facility within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment. Please submit copy of orientation for: Louisa R. Answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 1. uploaded required documents 12/12/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 2. 12/12/2025 5 days after commencing his or her 3. Monitor documents needed to ensure in employment or position in a child care compliance with NVR and licensing facility, each person who is employed in a 4. Natasha Quenga child care facility, other than a person employed in a facility that provides care for ill children, and each director of a child care faci... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120 days of hire each employee completed the required hours of training in childcare. Training not on file for staff as noted below: Please upload the initial training certificates for staff member Louisa R. for the trainings listed below: 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/09/2025 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 Signs and Symptoms of Illness with Blood Borne Pathogens 2 hrs. Recognizing/Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect 2 hrs. (Renewed Every 5 Years) SIDS 2 hrs. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma 1 hr. Human Growth and Development or Positive Guidance 3 hrs. Medication Administration and Allergies 2 hrs. Building and Physical Safety 2 hrs. ... Written information provided by the facility (parent handbook) failed to cover: 1. Transportation arrangement: if no transportation is provided by your specfic facility, please make sure that statement is included in the addendum 2. If transportation is offered, please include Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to have signed Permission to Release Information form on file for the following children as referenced on the identifier sheet: Child #2 Child #4 Please upload the signed Permission to Release forms of the 2 children listed above and answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 385 1. The staff of each facility shall: NAC 385 1. message sent out to parents to label all 12/12/202 (a) Provide appropriate and adequate bottles 5 seating for the children at the facility during 2. 12/12/2025 P Based on observation, the facility failed to: 1. It was observed that 2 bottles were not labeled with the child's name and date. Ensure all children's bottles are labeled as required. Upload a picture of all bottles in the infant room labeled with the child's name and date as evidence of correction. Answer the 4 POC questions. Based on observation 12/29/2025 and interview, furniture for children was not 3. PS- replaced green couch and durable/safe as evidenced by the following: brown chair and round table 12/29/2025 The vinly furniture in several classrooms 4. PK - replaced brown chair and were oberved with tears, holes and couch 12/29/2025 exposed inner materials. Toys-replaced with new Lego blocks 1. Toddlers: brown chair on 12/29/2025, will monitor classroom 2. Two's: light brown and dark brown materials to ensure clean and in proper couches use. 3. Preschool: green couch and brown chair 4. Preschool the round c Children as noted below did not have a current assessmenton file during inspection. Please upload a current assessment with dates of assessment for the children listed below: Child #1 Child #3 Child #4 Child #5 Child #8 Child #9 Child #10 Answer the 4 POC questions. NAC 414 1. A carpeted floor or rug on a floor that is NAC 414 1. clean after every use and wash daily 12/12/202 too large to wash in a washing machine 2. 12/12/2025 5 must be vacuumed not less than one time 3. follow up with staff to ensure cleaning is Based on observation and interview, the high chairs in the infant room had food debris and required deeper cleaning. This a repeat deficiency noted in August 2025 and this annual inspection as discussed during the exit conference, if this deficiency is noted again in the semi Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that a toy or any other piece of equipment that is capable of being cleaned and disinfected was properly maintained as evidenced by the following: The large multicolored plastic building blocks in the preschool room need deeper cleaning. Please upload pictures of cleaned materials as evidence of correction. Answer the 4 POC questions.

  2. Aug 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result Ofthe On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result ofthe on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 8/10/2025. Thefacility is licensed for 147 Children as a center. The census at the time ofsurvey was 27 children. *Please store the brooms out of children's reach. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NATASHA QUENGA Title: Director Date: 08/06/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation there was trash and a large number of plastic cups in the play area, please ensure that the outdoor area is free of trash. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 08/01/2025 LA PETITE ACADEMY - Based on record review the carpet cleaning log is incomplete, please log the full date to verify when the last carpet cleaning was done. Based on observation the straps in the high chairs in the infant room have food residues, please clean and upload pictures the plan of correction.

  3. Feb 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of Theon-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Complaint - 11029

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of theon-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 02/11/2025. Pleaserespond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiencyit pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days ofreceipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children asa center. The census at the time of survey was 37 children. 0 If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIREC · · · · ·

  4. Jan 21, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 147 Children as a CenterComplaint - 10811

      The facility is licensed for 147 children as a Center. The census at the time of investigation was 44 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: Acting Director Date: 02/14/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on record review and interview, Ms. Monique Z. was not entered into NABS and did not have fingerprints for child care licensing and was asked to leave to get fingerprinted. NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1.Retrained with the staff with proper 01/21/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to supervision 5 provide physical care, supervision and 2.1/21/2025 individual attention to each child and allow 3.postive guidance time for interaction between the staff and 4. Acting Director, Heidi Cruz the children to promote the children ' s social competence, emotional well-being and intellectual development. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the number of caregivers that are required to satisfy the applicable ratio of caregiver... Based on interviews with staff and acting director it was confirmed thattwo children stepped away from teacher and rest of group and had time to get tothe water fountain and begin playing and making a mess with it. How can this be prevented in the future?

  5. Dec 23, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • In Office Staff Binder ReviewAd-hoc, Annual

      In office staff binder review. Staff Janelle T. needs 20 hours of continuing training by 1/31/2025, please email the certificates. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE AND PLAN Based on observation please add the following staff into NABS- Samantha G., Kayla H.. Monique Z. and Janelle R. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1. Josie and Kimani documents were 01/27/202 must: uploaded 5 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; 2. Josie completed on 4/17/2024 and (b) Be able to summon help in an Kimani is being process emergency; 3.Person incharge will follow up on one (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified month of expiring certificate. to carry out a program which places 4. Person in charge will be responsible emphasis on the development of childr Please upload Nevada registry membership for: Josephine M. and Kumani D. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 1. uplaoded the documents 01/27/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 2. 1/27/2025 5 commencing employment, newly employed 3. learning how it do things correctly members of the staff of a facility must be 4. Person in charge will do it correctly, Once given a written and oral orientation program they are hired it will be uploaded and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director. The following staff need orientation checklist: Monique Z. Nichole R Janelle T Maria T and Samantha G. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 1. Tery CPR uploaded 01/27/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 2. cpmpleted on 1/29/2024 5 days after commencing his or her 3. It was in her other folder employment or position in a child care 4. The person in charge will put it in the facility, each person who is employed in a correct folder. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/23/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care facility, other than a person employed in a facility that provides care for ill children, and each director of a child care facility shall complete: (a) Any training required by the facility in which the ... Please upload the following certificates: Nichole R- child abuse and neglect, and emergency preparedness. Terry M. CPR certification.

  6. Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/10/2024. The facility is licensed for 69 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 49 children and 15 children files were reviewed. **Please submit renewal license application and upload the required documents** Pending Director needs to submit an application. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI Based on observation and record review, Ashley M. and Jennifer C. were at the center and not in NABS, please add staff into NABS. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 24 Please remove the umbrella's post from the playground. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 Based on observation the first aid kit doesn't have an eye wash, please add an eye wash tot he kit and upload a picture in the plan of correction. NAC 400 1. A licensee of a facility shall enhance a NAC 400 1. I have the teacher complete a positive 12/23/202 child ' s behavior through positive guidance, guidance behavior class. 4 redirection of the child ' s behavior and the 2. 12/23/24 setting of clear-cut limits on behavior. 3. I will monitor the action of the teachers 2. A member, employee or other person and provide additional training where associated with a facility shall not, for any n Based on observation the teacher in the toddler's room failed to use positive guidance by yelling at a child. It is recommended that the teacher attends a positive guidance class and receives support as needed. NAC 415 1. Equipment and any material other than a NAC 415 1. I will make sure that the teachers are 12/10/202 toy that is used for play in a facility must be cleaning the rooms on a daily bases and 4 durable and free from characteristics that will be monitoring to make sure it's being may be hazardous or injurious to a child done. who is less than 2 years of age, including, 2. 12/10/2 Based on observation the toys and mat in the toddlers room need to be cleaned. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 1. I have made sure that we have enough 12/12/202 5205 432A.290 and 432A.546, a licensee of a 5205 coverage to be in state ratio. 4 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care center, child care institution, 2. 12/11/24 accommodation facility, facility for special 3. I will do everything in my power to make events, nursery for infants and toddlers or sure that NO teacher is over ratio and that special needs facility shall, between the all students are safe. hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., abide by 4. Heidi Cruz the following staffing levels in each classroom: Age of Child ... Based on observation the center was out of ratio in the playground with 22:1, youngest child was 2 year old, two additional caregiver were required to support ratios.

  7. Jul 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 7/01/2024. Please respond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days of receipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children as a center. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: A Based on record permit and a photograph review the health certificate expired showing it displayed in a 6/30/2024, please obtain and upload new prominent location within the certificate in plan of correction. facility. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The new health permit has already been obtained and displayed as of 7/17/24. Future renewals will be tracked and completed before the 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 expiration date. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a system to track the expiration date of the health permit. Set up reminders at least 60 days in advance of the renewal date to ensure timely renewal. Designate a specific sta... Based on observation inspectors verifying completion of the rubber overlay in playground structures each item. is ripped. Please fix and upload pictures into the plan of correction. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: 12/6/24 Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a regular maintenance schedule for the play area, including weekly inspections to ensure it remains free of hazards, debris, and trash. Perform quarterly reviews to verify compliance with all Based on observation Provide a copy of the staff the bathroom in early preschool room had a notification memo and plunger inside, please remove and keep documentation of a staff meeting or training session 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 away from children reach. where proper storage procedures were discussed. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on 7/1/2024. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement regular safety checks of all rooms, including bathrooms, to ensure no hazardous items are accessible to children. Staff will be trained monthly on hazard recognition and elimination, focusing on maintaining a safe en... Based on staff binder the planned audits and a review, several staff were not in the staff template of the audit report binder and some documents were not filed. are attached. Please maintain organized and complete the staff binder. • Staff Training: ◦ Administrative staff responsible for maintaining employee records have received training on the importance of record- keeping, the specific documents required, and the procedures for organizing and filing these documents. ◦ Verification: A copy of the training agenda and attendance sheet are attached. 4. Identification of the Person Responsible Based on staff binder Registry requirements. review, staff Tabitha A., Amber S. and Debra M, need Nevada registry membership please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 07/02/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 Plan of Correction: 4 commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be Deficiency: New employees were not given given a written and oral orientation program a written and oral orientation and training in and be trained in the policies, procedures the policies, procedures, an Based on staff binder review, staff Samantha L. needs orientation checklist, please complete and upload into the plan of correction NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 07/01/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 Plan of Correction: 4 days after commencing his or her employment or position in a child care Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that facility, each person who is employed in a within 90 days of hire, each employee child care facility, other than a person completed the required hours of training in employed in a facility that provides care for child care, including CPR certification, child ill children, and each director of a child care development, first aid, signs and symptoms facility shall complete: of illness, child abuse recognition and (a) Any t... Based on staff binder review, staff Tabitha A. needs signs of illness and child abuse and neglect trainings, please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 340 1. Procedures for admission must provide NAC 340 08/08/202 the caregiver with sufficient information and Plan of Correction: 4 instruction from the parents to enable the caregiver to prepare a record and to make Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that decisions or act on behalf of the child. children have signed transportation 2. Before the admission of a child to a permission forms and emergency medical facility, t Based on children's securing signed transportation files review, child #2, #4 and #8 need permission and emergency medical transportation form, and child #4 needs care authorization forms before a emergency medical form. child's admission. Please refer to the identification list to 2. Parent Orientation: Developed a obtain names upload the records into the parent orientation program that plan of correction. emphasizes the importance of completing and signing all necessary forms prior to admission. 3. File Audits: Conduct monthly audits of children's files to ensure all required forms are sign Based on children's records for Aiden Macias were files review, child #3, and #6 need health located in the child’s folder in the statement. office. • The child’s parents were notified, Please refer to the identification list to and they confirmed that Aiden has a obtain names upload the records into the doctor's appointment scheduled for plan of correction. August 8, 2024, to obtain updated health forms. • Once received, these updated documents will be immediately filed in the child’s official record. Child #3 (Julian Santos): • A letter was sent to Julian Santos’ parents on August 8, 2024, Based on children's Person Responsible: Elizabeth Santacruz, files review, child #1, #2, #6 and #8 need Academy Director 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH Based on observation 1. Regular Inventory Checks: The the eye wash in the first aid kit was expired, assigned safety captain has been please replace. retrained to conduct regular inventory checks of the first-aid kit to ensure all items are adequately stocked and not expired. This will be done monthly. 2. Expiry Date Log: The safety captain will maintain a log to track the expiry dates of all items in the first-aid kit, with reminders set for STATEMENT OF DEFI Based on observation in the toddler room a wooden chair was Specific Actions Taken to Correct the chipped, please repair or replace the chair. Deficiency and Verification of In the kinder-prep room a red chair was Completion: torn, please repair or replace the chair. 1. Toddler Room Wooden Chair: ◦ Action Taken: The chipped wooden chair was discarded. ◦ Verification: Photographs of the discarded chair and the toddler room without the chair have been uploaded to the plan of correction system. 2. Kinder-Prep Room Red Chair: Based on children's within their student portfolios. These files review, child #7 and #8 need assessments were completed as required assessments. but had not been properly filed in the student files located in the school office. Please refer to the identification list to obtain names upload the records into the Corrective Actions Taken: plan of correction. • The assessments for Child #7 and Child #8 have been retrieved from their classroom portfolios and properly filed in their official student files in the school office. • Documentation of the completed assessments has been uploaded as required. Verification of Completion: • Photocopies of the assessments for Child #7 and Child #8, now stored in their official student files, have been attached to this Plan of Correction as evidence. 2. Da... Based on record correction system. review the center failed to provide a carpet cleaning log. Carpets must be cleaned Date the Corrective Action will be every 3 months and maintain a record of Completed: the cleaning dates. • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-14-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Carpet Cleaning Schedule: Established a regular schedule for carpet cleaning every 3 months. 2. Log Maintenance: The safety captain will maintain a log to document the carpet cleaning dates. The log will be reviewed quarterly to ensure compliance. 3. Staf Based on observation 1. Action Taken: in toddler playground there was an elephant ◦ Elephant Riding Toy: The riding toy in disrepair. Please fix or replace. elephant riding toy on the toddler playground, which was in disrepair, was immediately removed and disposed of on the same day the deficiency was noted. Date the Corrective Action will be Completed: • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-01-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Inspections: Implemented regular inspections of all toys and equipment to identify and address any broken or missing parts

  8. Dec 11, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Annual

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/11/2023. Please respond to each deficiency and attachdocuments as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correctionwithin 10 business days of receipt. Inspectionconsensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children as a center. Thecensus at the time of survey was children. 25 children's files and 16 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this by utilizing a spreadsheet. Based on record review and interview, 4. 4. Director is responsible for documentation of completed and current correcting this. investigations was not on file at the facility for required persons. The following items were not observed for individuals as noted below. Staff #3: Memo of Eligibility missing; OOS for Washington missing. Please upload a copy of the missing documentation to the plan of correction. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 12/18/202 must: 1. 1. Staff #3 is no longer employed at 3 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; this faci Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 90days of hire each employee had a completed application or renewal of NevadaRegistry membership. Current Nevada Registry membership not present for staff noted below as listed on the staff identifier sheet. Please submit copy ofcurrent Nevada Registry certificate or email from Nevada Registry showing proof of applying. Staff #3 NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 12/18/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 1. 1. Staff #3 is no longer employed at 3 days after commencing his or her this facility. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/11/2023 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 employment or position in a child care facility, each person who is em... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120 days of hire each employee completed the required hours of training in childcare. Training not on file for staff as noted below: Staff #3: all initial trainings 1041 B. WING ____________________ Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each childhad a written authorization signed by a parent with allows emergency andmedical care. Please upload a completed copy signed by parent for childrennoted below: Child#7 1041 B. WING ________________ Based on record review and interview, the facility did not have a health statement signed by a registered nurse or physician within 30 days after admission for children listed. Please submit copy of the health statement signed by a physician or registered nurse for the children noted below: Child#1 and 8. NRS 230 NRS 230 12/21/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to 3 admission to child care facility; conditional 2. 1. All immunizations were provided. admission; report to Health Division. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.235 for This corrective action was complete on accommoda Based on interview and record review, child(ren) as noted below failed to have current immunization records on file at time of inspection. Please submit a copy of the current immunization record for child(ren) noted below: Child #1: shot record not on file Child #2: missing 1 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Hep A, Varicella, MMR and Pneumococcal) Child #3: missing 4 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Polio, MMR, and Varicella) Child #4: missing 4 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Polio, MMR, and Varicella) Child #5: missing 1 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Hep A, Varicella, MMR and Pneumococcal) Chil

  9. Jul 31, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Bi-annual

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 7-31-2023. Please respond to each deficiency and attachdocuments as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correctionwithin 10 business days of receipt. Inspectionconsensus, the facility is licensed for 142 children as a center. Thecensus at the time of survey was 52 children. 25 children's files and 19 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: GRETCHEN LEE Title: Director Date: 08/14/2023 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/31/2023 L... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each employee completed Child Abuse and Neglect training within 90 days of employment and every 5 years thereafter. Staff below are required to complete 2 hours of Child Abuse and Neglect. Please submit a copy of the completed training for Staff #1. NRS 230 NRS 230 08/11/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to 1. 1. Director obtained updated 3 admission to child care facility; conditional immunization recordfor child #5. Child admission; report to Health Division. Except #1, child #2, child #4, and child #8 have Basedon interview and record review, child(ren) as noted below failed to havecurrent immunization records on file at time of inspection. Please submit acopy of the current immunization record for child(ren) noted below: Child#1: missing 1 yr. shots Child #2: missing 1 yr. shots Child #4, #5, and #8: missing 4 yr. old shots Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each childhad a written authorization signed by a parent with allows emergency andmedical care. Form on file not signed by parent, please submit copy of signed form for Child # 3, #4, #6, #7, and #8.

  10. Feb 23, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Complaint Investigation Conducted at Your…Complaint - 8065

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site complaint investigation conducted at your facility on 02/23/2023. There were no regulatory deficienciesidentified at the time of the survey. The Facility is licensed for 147 children as a center.The census at the time of survey was 56 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE STA

  11. Jan 10, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 1/10/2023. The facility is licensed for 147 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 57 children and 25 children files were reviewed and 13 staff files were reviewed. **Based on observation, it is recommended that staff Terry M. completes a class on positive guidance. ** Please add staff Barbara M. into NABS. **Fire certificate will expire on 1/19/2023. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after rece Based on staff binder review, staff Alma D/, Kailee H. and Maria S. need NV registry. Please upload NV registry certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 01/20/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 3 days after commencing his or her employment or position in a child care 1. 1. Director reminded staff to complete facility, each person who is employed in a initialtraining requirements and/or child care facility, other than a person provide certificates to Director. employed in a facility that provides care for ill children, and each director of a child care 2. 2. This corrective action was facility shall complete: completed by January20, 2023. (a) Any training required by the facility in which the director serves or in which the 3. 3... Based on staff binder review, Alma D. need signs of illness training. Kailee H. needs CPR/first aid certification, shaken baby syndrome, administration of medication, building and physical premises safety, emergency preparedness and wellness training.

  12. Aug 3, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result Ofthe On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result ofthe on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 8/10/2025. Thefacility is licensed for 147 Children as a center. The census at the time ofsurvey was 27 children. *Please store the brooms out of children's reach. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NATASHA QUENGA Title: Director Date: 08/06/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation there was trash and a large number of plastic cups in the play area, please ensure that the outdoor area is free of trash. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 08/01/2025 LA PETITE ACADEMY - Based on record review the carpet cleaning log is incomplete, please log the full date to verify when the last carpet cleaning was done. Based on observation the straps in the high chairs in the infant room have food residues, please clean and upload pictures the plan of correction.

  13. Jan 18, 20221 Finding1 Important
    • The Facility Is Licensed for 147 Children as a CenterAnnual

      The facility is licensed for 147 children as a Center. The census at the time of investigation was 44 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: Acting Director Date: 02/14/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on record review and interview, Ms. Monique Z. was not entered into NABS and did not have fingerprints for child care licensing and was asked to leave to get fingerprinted. NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1.Retrained with the staff with proper 01/21/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to supervision 5 provide physical care, supervision and 2.1/21/2025 individual attention to each child and allow 3.postive guidance time for interaction between the staff and 4. Acting Director, Heidi Cruz the children to promote the children ' s social competence, emotional well-being and intellectual development. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the number of caregivers that are required to satisfy the applicable ratio of caregiver... Based on interviews with staff and acting director it was confirmed thattwo children stepped away from teacher and rest of group and had time to get tothe water fountain and begin playing and making a mess with it. How can this be prevented in the future?

  14. Jul 22, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of Theon-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Bi-annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of theon-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 02/11/2025. Pleaserespond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiencyit pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days ofreceipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children asa center. The census at the time of survey was 37 children. 0 If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIREC · · · · ·

  15. Jan 20, 20211 Finding1 Important
    • In Office Staff Binder ReviewAnnual

      In office staff binder review. Staff Janelle T. needs 20 hours of continuing training by 1/31/2025, please email the certificates. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE AND PLAN Based on observation please add the following staff into NABS- Samantha G., Kayla H.. Monique Z. and Janelle R. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1. Josie and Kimani documents were 01/27/202 must: uploaded 5 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; 2. Josie completed on 4/17/2024 and (b) Be able to summon help in an Kimani is being process emergency; 3.Person incharge will follow up on one (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified month of expiring certificate. to carry out a program which places 4. Person in charge will be responsible emphasis on the development of childr Please upload Nevada registry membership for: Josephine M. and Kumani D. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 1. uplaoded the documents 01/27/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 2. 1/27/2025 5 commencing employment, newly employed 3. learning how it do things correctly members of the staff of a facility must be 4. Person in charge will do it correctly, Once given a written and oral orientation program they are hired it will be uploaded and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director. The following staff need orientation checklist: Monique Z. Nichole R Janelle T Maria T and Samantha G. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 1. Tery CPR uploaded 01/27/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 2. cpmpleted on 1/29/2024 5 days after commencing his or her 3. It was in her other folder employment or position in a child care 4. The person in charge will put it in the facility, each person who is employed in a correct folder. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/23/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care facility, other than a person employed in a facility that provides care for ill children, and each director of a child care facility shall complete: (a) Any training required by the facility in which the ... Please upload the following certificates: Nichole R- child abuse and neglect, and emergency preparedness. Terry M. CPR certification.

  16. Dec 4, 20201 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Complaint - 5092

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/10/2024. The facility is licensed for 69 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 49 children and 15 children files were reviewed. **Please submit renewal license application and upload the required documents** Pending Director needs to submit an application. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI Based on observation and record review, Ashley M. and Jennifer C. were at the center and not in NABS, please add staff into NABS. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 24 Please remove the umbrella's post from the playground. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 Based on observation the first aid kit doesn't have an eye wash, please add an eye wash tot he kit and upload a picture in the plan of correction. NAC 400 1. A licensee of a facility shall enhance a NAC 400 1. I have the teacher complete a positive 12/23/202 child ' s behavior through positive guidance, guidance behavior class. 4 redirection of the child ' s behavior and the 2. 12/23/24 setting of clear-cut limits on behavior. 3. I will monitor the action of the teachers 2. A member, employee or other person and provide additional training where associated with a facility shall not, for any n Based on observation the teacher in the toddler's room failed to use positive guidance by yelling at a child. It is recommended that the teacher attends a positive guidance class and receives support as needed. NAC 415 1. Equipment and any material other than a NAC 415 1. I will make sure that the teachers are 12/10/202 toy that is used for play in a facility must be cleaning the rooms on a daily bases and 4 durable and free from characteristics that will be monitoring to make sure it's being may be hazardous or injurious to a child done. who is less than 2 years of age, including, 2. 12/10/2 Based on observation the toys and mat in the toddlers room need to be cleaned. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 1. I have made sure that we have enough 12/12/202 5205 432A.290 and 432A.546, a licensee of a 5205 coverage to be in state ratio. 4 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care center, child care institution, 2. 12/11/24 accommodation facility, facility for special 3. I will do everything in my power to make events, nursery for infants and toddlers or sure that NO teacher is over ratio and that special needs facility shall, between the all students are safe. hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., abide by 4. Heidi Cruz the following staffing levels in each classroom: Age of Child ... Based on observation the center was out of ratio in the playground with 22:1, youngest child was 2 year old, two additional caregiver were required to support ratios.

  17. Nov 5, 20201 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Ad-hoc

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 7/01/2024. Please respond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days of receipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children as a center. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: A Based on record permit and a photograph review the health certificate expired showing it displayed in a 6/30/2024, please obtain and upload new prominent location within the certificate in plan of correction. facility. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The new health permit has already been obtained and displayed as of 7/17/24. Future renewals will be tracked and completed before the 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 expiration date. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a system to track the expiration date of the health permit. Set up reminders at least 60 days in advance of the renewal date to ensure timely renewal. Designate a specific sta... Based on observation inspectors verifying completion of the rubber overlay in playground structures each item. is ripped. Please fix and upload pictures into the plan of correction. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: 12/6/24 Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a regular maintenance schedule for the play area, including weekly inspections to ensure it remains free of hazards, debris, and trash. Perform quarterly reviews to verify compliance with all Based on observation Provide a copy of the staff the bathroom in early preschool room had a notification memo and plunger inside, please remove and keep documentation of a staff meeting or training session 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 away from children reach. where proper storage procedures were discussed. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on 7/1/2024. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement regular safety checks of all rooms, including bathrooms, to ensure no hazardous items are accessible to children. Staff will be trained monthly on hazard recognition and elimination, focusing on maintaining a safe en... Based on staff binder the planned audits and a review, several staff were not in the staff template of the audit report binder and some documents were not filed. are attached. Please maintain organized and complete the staff binder. • Staff Training: ◦ Administrative staff responsible for maintaining employee records have received training on the importance of record- keeping, the specific documents required, and the procedures for organizing and filing these documents. ◦ Verification: A copy of the training agenda and attendance sheet are attached. 4. Identification of the Person Responsible Based on staff binder Registry requirements. review, staff Tabitha A., Amber S. and Debra M, need Nevada registry membership please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 07/02/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 Plan of Correction: 4 commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be Deficiency: New employees were not given given a written and oral orientation program a written and oral orientation and training in and be trained in the policies, procedures the policies, procedures, an Based on staff binder review, staff Samantha L. needs orientation checklist, please complete and upload into the plan of correction NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 07/01/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 Plan of Correction: 4 days after commencing his or her employment or position in a child care Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that facility, each person who is employed in a within 90 days of hire, each employee child care facility, other than a person completed the required hours of training in employed in a facility that provides care for child care, including CPR certification, child ill children, and each director of a child care development, first aid, signs and symptoms facility shall complete: of illness, child abuse recognition and (a) Any t... Based on staff binder review, staff Tabitha A. needs signs of illness and child abuse and neglect trainings, please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 340 1. Procedures for admission must provide NAC 340 08/08/202 the caregiver with sufficient information and Plan of Correction: 4 instruction from the parents to enable the caregiver to prepare a record and to make Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that decisions or act on behalf of the child. children have signed transportation 2. Before the admission of a child to a permission forms and emergency medical facility, t Based on children's securing signed transportation files review, child #2, #4 and #8 need permission and emergency medical transportation form, and child #4 needs care authorization forms before a emergency medical form. child's admission. Please refer to the identification list to 2. Parent Orientation: Developed a obtain names upload the records into the parent orientation program that plan of correction. emphasizes the importance of completing and signing all necessary forms prior to admission. 3. File Audits: Conduct monthly audits of children's files to ensure all required forms are sign Based on children's records for Aiden Macias were files review, child #3, and #6 need health located in the child’s folder in the statement. office. • The child’s parents were notified, Please refer to the identification list to and they confirmed that Aiden has a obtain names upload the records into the doctor's appointment scheduled for plan of correction. August 8, 2024, to obtain updated health forms. • Once received, these updated documents will be immediately filed in the child’s official record. Child #3 (Julian Santos): • A letter was sent to Julian Santos’ parents on August 8, 2024, Based on children's Person Responsible: Elizabeth Santacruz, files review, child #1, #2, #6 and #8 need Academy Director 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH Based on observation 1. Regular Inventory Checks: The the eye wash in the first aid kit was expired, assigned safety captain has been please replace. retrained to conduct regular inventory checks of the first-aid kit to ensure all items are adequately stocked and not expired. This will be done monthly. 2. Expiry Date Log: The safety captain will maintain a log to track the expiry dates of all items in the first-aid kit, with reminders set for STATEMENT OF DEFI Based on observation in the toddler room a wooden chair was Specific Actions Taken to Correct the chipped, please repair or replace the chair. Deficiency and Verification of In the kinder-prep room a red chair was Completion: torn, please repair or replace the chair. 1. Toddler Room Wooden Chair: ◦ Action Taken: The chipped wooden chair was discarded. ◦ Verification: Photographs of the discarded chair and the toddler room without the chair have been uploaded to the plan of correction system. 2. Kinder-Prep Room Red Chair: Based on children's within their student portfolios. These files review, child #7 and #8 need assessments were completed as required assessments. but had not been properly filed in the student files located in the school office. Please refer to the identification list to obtain names upload the records into the Corrective Actions Taken: plan of correction. • The assessments for Child #7 and Child #8 have been retrieved from their classroom portfolios and properly filed in their official student files in the school office. • Documentation of the completed assessments has been uploaded as required. Verification of Completion: • Photocopies of the assessments for Child #7 and Child #8, now stored in their official student files, have been attached to this Plan of Correction as evidence. 2. Da... Based on record correction system. review the center failed to provide a carpet cleaning log. Carpets must be cleaned Date the Corrective Action will be every 3 months and maintain a record of Completed: the cleaning dates. • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-14-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Carpet Cleaning Schedule: Established a regular schedule for carpet cleaning every 3 months. 2. Log Maintenance: The safety captain will maintain a log to document the carpet cleaning dates. The log will be reviewed quarterly to ensure compliance. 3. Staf Based on observation 1. Action Taken: in toddler playground there was an elephant ◦ Elephant Riding Toy: The riding toy in disrepair. Please fix or replace. elephant riding toy on the toddler playground, which was in disrepair, was immediately removed and disposed of on the same day the deficiency was noted. Date the Corrective Action will be Completed: • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-01-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Inspections: Implemented regular inspections of all toys and equipment to identify and address any broken or missing parts

  18. Jan 8, 20201 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Annual

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/11/2023. Please respond to each deficiency and attachdocuments as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correctionwithin 10 business days of receipt. Inspectionconsensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children as a center. Thecensus at the time of survey was children. 25 children's files and 16 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this by utilizing a spreadsheet. Based on record review and interview, 4. 4. Director is responsible for documentation of completed and current correcting this. investigations was not on file at the facility for required persons. The following items were not observed for individuals as noted below. Staff #3: Memo of Eligibility missing; OOS for Washington missing. Please upload a copy of the missing documentation to the plan of correction. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 12/18/202 must: 1. 1. Staff #3 is no longer employed at 3 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; this faci Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 90days of hire each employee had a completed application or renewal of NevadaRegistry membership. Current Nevada Registry membership not present for staff noted below as listed on the staff identifier sheet. Please submit copy ofcurrent Nevada Registry certificate or email from Nevada Registry showing proof of applying. Staff #3 NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 12/18/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 1. 1. Staff #3 is no longer employed at 3 days after commencing his or her this facility. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/11/2023 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 employment or position in a child care facility, each person who is em... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that within 120 days of hire each employee completed the required hours of training in childcare. Training not on file for staff as noted below: Staff #3: all initial trainings 1041 B. WING ____________________ Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each childhad a written authorization signed by a parent with allows emergency andmedical care. Please upload a completed copy signed by parent for childrennoted below: Child#7 1041 B. WING ________________ Based on record review and interview, the facility did not have a health statement signed by a registered nurse or physician within 30 days after admission for children listed. Please submit copy of the health statement signed by a physician or registered nurse for the children noted below: Child#1 and 8. NRS 230 NRS 230 12/21/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to 3 admission to child care facility; conditional 2. 1. All immunizations were provided. admission; report to Health Division. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.235 for This corrective action was complete on accommoda Based on interview and record review, child(ren) as noted below failed to have current immunization records on file at time of inspection. Please submit a copy of the current immunization record for child(ren) noted below: Child #1: shot record not on file Child #2: missing 1 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Hep A, Varicella, MMR and Pneumococcal) Child #3: missing 4 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Polio, MMR, and Varicella) Child #4: missing 4 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Polio, MMR, and Varicella) Child #5: missing 1 yr. old shots (1 round of DTP, Hep A, Varicella, MMR and Pneumococcal) Chil

  19. Jul 25, 20191 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Statelicensure Survey Conducted at Your Facility…Bi-annual

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site Statelicensure survey conducted at your facility on 7-31-2023. Please respond to each deficiency and attachdocuments as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correctionwithin 10 business days of receipt. Inspectionconsensus, the facility is licensed for 142 children as a center. Thecensus at the time of survey was 52 children. 25 children's files and 19 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: GRETCHEN LEE Title: Director Date: 08/14/2023 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/31/2023 L... Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each employee completed Child Abuse and Neglect training within 90 days of employment and every 5 years thereafter. Staff below are required to complete 2 hours of Child Abuse and Neglect. Please submit a copy of the completed training for Staff #1. NRS 230 NRS 230 08/11/202 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to 1. 1. Director obtained updated 3 admission to child care facility; conditional immunization recordfor child #5. Child admission; report to Health Division. Except #1, child #2, child #4, and child #8 have Basedon interview and record review, child(ren) as noted below failed to havecurrent immunization records on file at time of inspection. Please submit acopy of the current immunization record for child(ren) noted below: Child#1: missing 1 yr. shots Child #2: missing 1 yr. shots Child #4, #5, and #8: missing 4 yr. old shots Basedon interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that each childhad a written authorization signed by a parent with allows emergency andmedical care. Form on file not signed by parent, please submit copy of signed form for Child # 3, #4, #6, #7, and #8.

  20. Jan 7, 20191 Finding1 Important
    • ThisStatement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site Complaint Investigation Conducted at Your…Annual

      ThisStatement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site complaint investigation conducted at your facility on 02/23/2023. There were no regulatory deficienciesidentified at the time of the survey. The Facility is licensed for 147 children as a center.The census at the time of survey was 56 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE STA

  21. Jul 26, 20181 Finding1 Important
    • Toilet Seat in Early Preschool Room Is Loose and It Needs to Be Repaired NRS 230 NRS 230 1Bi-annual

      Toilet seat in early preschool room is loose and it needs to be repaired NRS 230 NRS 230 1. The action taken was to notify the parent 08/09/201 Certificate of immunization prerequisite to and have her give us an updated shot 8 admission to child care facility; conditional record and email the shot record to Erika admission; report to Health Division. Except Hovater as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.235 for at ehovater@health.nv.gov . accommodation facilities: 2. The date corrected was 08/09/2018. 1. Except as otherwise provided in 3. Changes that will be made are to ensure subsection 3 and un Child #1 needs updated vaccination record. Please do not upload any documents with child's personal information.

  22. Jan 4, 20181 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result Ofthe On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result ofthe on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 8/10/2025. Thefacility is licensed for 147 Children as a center. The census at the time ofsurvey was 27 children. *Please store the brooms out of children's reach. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: NATASHA QUENGA Title: Director Date: 08/06/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on observation there was trash and a large number of plastic cups in the play area, please ensure that the outdoor area is free of trash. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 08/01/2025 LA PETITE ACADEMY - Based on record review the carpet cleaning log is incomplete, please log the full date to verify when the last carpet cleaning was done. Based on observation the straps in the high chairs in the infant room have food residues, please clean and upload pictures the plan of correction.

  23. Sep 28, 20172 Findings2 Important
    • In Office Staff Binder ReviewBi-annual

      In office staff binder review. Staff Janelle T. needs 20 hours of continuing training by 1/31/2025, please email the certificates. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: Title: Date: REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE AND PLAN Based on observation please add the following staff into NABS- Samantha G., Kayla H.. Monique Z. and Janelle R. NAC 306 1. Every caregiver in a child care facility NAC 306 1. Josie and Kimani documents were 01/27/202 must: uploaded 5 (a) Be at least 16 years of age; 2. Josie completed on 4/17/2024 and (b) Be able to summon help in an Kimani is being process emergency; 3.Person incharge will follow up on one (c) Be emotionally and physically qualified month of expiring certificate. to carry out a program which places 4. Person in charge will be responsible emphasis on the development of childr Please upload Nevada registry membership for: Josephine M. and Kumani D. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 1. uplaoded the documents 01/27/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 2. 1/27/2025 5 commencing employment, newly employed 3. learning how it do things correctly members of the staff of a facility must be 4. Person in charge will do it correctly, Once given a written and oral orientation program they are hired it will be uploaded and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director or a designee trained by the director. The following staff need orientation checklist: Monique Z. Nichole R Janelle T Maria T and Samantha G. NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 1. Tery CPR uploaded 01/27/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 2. cpmpleted on 1/29/2024 5 days after commencing his or her 3. It was in her other folder employment or position in a child care 4. The person in charge will put it in the facility, each person who is employed in a correct folder. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/23/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care facility, other than a person employed in a facility that provides care for ill children, and each director of a child care facility shall complete: (a) Any training required by the facility in which the ... Please upload the following certificates: Nichole R- child abuse and neglect, and emergency preparedness. Terry M. CPR certification.

    • The Facility Is Licensed for 147 Children as a CenterComplaint - 1591

      The facility is licensed for 147 children as a Center. The census at the time of investigation was 44 children. 0 children's files and 0 staff files were reviewed. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: Acting Director Date: 02/14/2025 REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE Based on record review and interview, Ms. Monique Z. was not entered into NABS and did not have fingerprints for child care licensing and was asked to leave to get fingerprinted. NAC 520 1. A licensee of a child care facility shall NAC 520 1.Retrained with the staff with proper 01/21/202 have a staff which is sufficient in number to supervision 5 provide physical care, supervision and 2.1/21/2025 individual attention to each child and allow 3.postive guidance time for interaction between the staff and 4. Acting Director, Heidi Cruz the children to promote the children ' s social competence, emotional well-being and intellectual development. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the number of caregivers that are required to satisfy the applicable ratio of caregiver... Based on interviews with staff and acting director it was confirmed thattwo children stepped away from teacher and rest of group and had time to get tothe water fountain and begin playing and making a mess with it. How can this be prevented in the future?

  24. May 15, 20171 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of Theon-site State Licensure Inspection Conducted at Your…Complaint - 1331

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of theon-site State licensure inspection conducted at your facility on 02/11/2025. Pleaserespond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiencyit pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days ofreceipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children asa center. The census at the time of survey was 37 children. 0 If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIREC · · · · ·

  25. Aug 15, 20161 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Bi-annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 12/10/2024. The facility is licensed for 69 Children as a center. The census at the time of survey was 49 children and 15 children files were reviewed. **Please submit renewal license application and upload the required documents** Pending Director needs to submit an application. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI Based on observation and record review, Ashley M. and Jennifer C. were at the center and not in NABS, please add staff into NABS. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 24 Please remove the umbrella's post from the playground. 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 Based on observation the first aid kit doesn't have an eye wash, please add an eye wash tot he kit and upload a picture in the plan of correction. NAC 400 1. A licensee of a facility shall enhance a NAC 400 1. I have the teacher complete a positive 12/23/202 child ' s behavior through positive guidance, guidance behavior class. 4 redirection of the child ' s behavior and the 2. 12/23/24 setting of clear-cut limits on behavior. 3. I will monitor the action of the teachers 2. A member, employee or other person and provide additional training where associated with a facility shall not, for any n Based on observation the teacher in the toddler's room failed to use positive guidance by yelling at a child. It is recommended that the teacher attends a positive guidance class and receives support as needed. NAC 415 1. Equipment and any material other than a NAC 415 1. I will make sure that the teachers are 12/10/202 toy that is used for play in a facility must be cleaning the rooms on a daily bases and 4 durable and free from characteristics that will be monitoring to make sure it's being may be hazardous or injurious to a child done. who is less than 2 years of age, including, 2. 12/10/2 Based on observation the toys and mat in the toddlers room need to be cleaned. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 1. I have made sure that we have enough 12/12/202 5205 432A.290 and 432A.546, a licensee of a 5205 coverage to be in state ratio. 4 1041 B. WING _______________________ 12/10/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 child care center, child care institution, 2. 12/11/24 accommodation facility, facility for special 3. I will do everything in my power to make events, nursery for infants and toddlers or sure that NO teacher is over ratio and that special needs facility shall, between the all students are safe. hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., abide by 4. Heidi Cruz the following staffing levels in each classroom: Age of Child ... Based on observation the center was out of ratio in the playground with 22:1, youngest child was 2 year old, two additional caregiver were required to support ratios.

  26. Jan 19, 20161 Finding1 Important
    • This Statement of Deficiencies Was Generated as a Result of the On-site State Licensure Survey Conducted at Your…Annual

      This Statement of Deficiencies was generated as a result of the on-site State licensure survey conducted at your facility on 7/01/2024. Please respond to each deficiency and attach documents as requested for the deficiency it pertains to. Sign and submit your Plan of Correction within 10 business days of receipt. Inspection consensus, the facility is licensed for 147 children as a center. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction must be returned within 10 days after receipt of this statement of deficiencies. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER Name: HEIDI CRUZ Title: A Based on record permit and a photograph review the health certificate expired showing it displayed in a 6/30/2024, please obtain and upload new prominent location within the certificate in plan of correction. facility. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The new health permit has already been obtained and displayed as of 7/17/24. Future renewals will be tracked and completed before the 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 expiration date. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a system to track the expiration date of the health permit. Set up reminders at least 60 days in advance of the renewal date to ensure timely renewal. Designate a specific sta... Based on observation inspectors verifying completion of the rubber overlay in playground structures each item. is ripped. Please fix and upload pictures into the plan of correction. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: 12/6/24 Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement a regular maintenance schedule for the play area, including weekly inspections to ensure it remains free of hazards, debris, and trash. Perform quarterly reviews to verify compliance with all Based on observation Provide a copy of the staff the bathroom in early preschool room had a notification memo and plunger inside, please remove and keep documentation of a staff meeting or training session 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH CENTER CT, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ,89128 away from children reach. where proper storage procedures were discussed. 2. Date the Corrective Action Will Be Completed ◦ Completion Date: The corrective action was completed on 7/1/2024. 3. Changes to Prevent Future Occurrence ◦ Measures: Implement regular safety checks of all rooms, including bathrooms, to ensure no hazardous items are accessible to children. Staff will be trained monthly on hazard recognition and elimination, focusing on maintaining a safe en... Based on staff binder the planned audits and a review, several staff were not in the staff template of the audit report binder and some documents were not filed. are attached. Please maintain organized and complete the staff binder. • Staff Training: ◦ Administrative staff responsible for maintaining employee records have received training on the importance of record- keeping, the specific documents required, and the procedures for organizing and filing these documents. ◦ Verification: A copy of the training agenda and attendance sheet are attached. 4. Identification of the Person Responsible Based on staff binder Registry requirements. review, staff Tabitha A., Amber S. and Debra M, need Nevada registry membership please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS NAC 07/02/202 320.1 432A.177 , within the first 2 weeks after 320.1 Plan of Correction: 4 commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be Deficiency: New employees were not given given a written and oral orientation program a written and oral orientation and training in and be trained in the policies, procedures the policies, procedures, an Based on staff binder review, staff Samantha L. needs orientation checklist, please complete and upload into the plan of correction NAC 323 1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC NAC 323 07/01/202 432A.521 and NRS 432A.177, within 120 Plan of Correction: 4 days after commencing his or her employment or position in a child care Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that facility, each person who is employed in a within 90 days of hire, each employee child care facility, other than a person completed the required hours of training in employed in a facility that provides care for child care, including CPR certification, child ill children, and each director of a child care development, first aid, signs and symptoms facility shall complete: of illness, child abuse recognition and (a) Any t... Based on staff binder review, staff Tabitha A. needs signs of illness and child abuse and neglect trainings, please upload certificates into the plan of correction. NAC 340 1. Procedures for admission must provide NAC 340 08/08/202 the caregiver with sufficient information and Plan of Correction: 4 instruction from the parents to enable the caregiver to prepare a record and to make Deficiency: The facility failed to ensure that decisions or act on behalf of the child. children have signed transportation 2. Before the admission of a child to a permission forms and emergency medical facility, t Based on children's securing signed transportation files review, child #2, #4 and #8 need permission and emergency medical transportation form, and child #4 needs care authorization forms before a emergency medical form. child's admission. Please refer to the identification list to 2. Parent Orientation: Developed a obtain names upload the records into the parent orientation program that plan of correction. emphasizes the importance of completing and signing all necessary forms prior to admission. 3. File Audits: Conduct monthly audits of children's files to ensure all required forms are sign Based on children's records for Aiden Macias were files review, child #3, and #6 need health located in the child’s folder in the statement. office. • The child’s parents were notified, Please refer to the identification list to and they confirmed that Aiden has a obtain names upload the records into the doctor's appointment scheduled for plan of correction. August 8, 2024, to obtain updated health forms. • Once received, these updated documents will be immediately filed in the child’s official record. Child #3 (Julian Santos): • A letter was sent to Julian Santos’ parents on August 8, 2024, Based on children's Person Responsible: Elizabeth Santacruz, files review, child #1, #2, #6 and #8 need Academy Director 1041 B. WING _______________________ 07/01/2024 LA PETITE ACADEMY - TECH CENTER 2401 TECH Based on observation 1. Regular Inventory Checks: The the eye wash in the first aid kit was expired, assigned safety captain has been please replace. retrained to conduct regular inventory checks of the first-aid kit to ensure all items are adequately stocked and not expired. This will be done monthly. 2. Expiry Date Log: The safety captain will maintain a log to track the expiry dates of all items in the first-aid kit, with reminders set for STATEMENT OF DEFI Based on observation in the toddler room a wooden chair was Specific Actions Taken to Correct the chipped, please repair or replace the chair. Deficiency and Verification of In the kinder-prep room a red chair was Completion: torn, please repair or replace the chair. 1. Toddler Room Wooden Chair: ◦ Action Taken: The chipped wooden chair was discarded. ◦ Verification: Photographs of the discarded chair and the toddler room without the chair have been uploaded to the plan of correction system. 2. Kinder-Prep Room Red Chair: Based on children's within their student portfolios. These files review, child #7 and #8 need assessments were completed as required assessments. but had not been properly filed in the student files located in the school office. Please refer to the identification list to obtain names upload the records into the Corrective Actions Taken: plan of correction. • The assessments for Child #7 and Child #8 have been retrieved from their classroom portfolios and properly filed in their official student files in the school office. • Documentation of the completed assessments has been uploaded as required. Verification of Completion: • Photocopies of the assessments for Child #7 and Child #8, now stored in their official student files, have been attached to this Plan of Correction as evidence. 2. Da... Based on record correction system. review the center failed to provide a carpet cleaning log. Carpets must be cleaned Date the Corrective Action will be every 3 months and maintain a record of Completed: the cleaning dates. • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-14-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Carpet Cleaning Schedule: Established a regular schedule for carpet cleaning every 3 months. 2. Log Maintenance: The safety captain will maintain a log to document the carpet cleaning dates. The log will be reviewed quarterly to ensure compliance. 3. Staf Based on observation 1. Action Taken: in toddler playground there was an elephant ◦ Elephant Riding Toy: The riding toy in disrepair. Please fix or replace. elephant riding toy on the toddler playground, which was in disrepair, was immediately removed and disposed of on the same day the deficiency was noted. Date the Corrective Action will be Completed: • All corrective actions were completed as of 07-01-2024. Changes and Measures to Prevent Future Occurrence: 1. Regular Inspections: Implemented regular inspections of all toys and equipment to identify and address any broken or missing parts