LaPetite Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 3 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 5% violation rate across 19 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 5 complaints over the same window, and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Indiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Indiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:13. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Path to QUALITY Level 3 (Max 4) 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
- 110
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 12 Toddlers 1:6 14 Preschool 1:13 29
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Group size was not maintained when 13 children ages 2-2.5 were in the classroom with 2 staff members. Group size for children ages 2 is 2:10.
May 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
COMPLAINT: Program did not notifiy division of unsupervised children.
- All Children Shall Be Under the Direct Supervision of a Responsible Caregiver At
COMPLAINT: Supervision was not maintained in the 3’s classroom when 2 children were found by cargiver, unattended in the bathroom undressed.
Apr 9, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Bathrooms
In the Two's bathroom: No toilet paper in the dispenser. In Toddler room: No toilet paper in the dispenser.
- Kitchen and Food Preparation Areas
Center does not have someone who is a certified food handler. (Serve Safe)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 5
- 5% of licensed capacity