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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Path to QUALITY rating of Level 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026), no complaints on record 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 4 (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
- 117
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 22, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Each Child Care Center Must Employ a Qualified Person to Carry Out the Responsib
Program does not currently have a qualified director
Jun 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Center Must Store Hazardous Articles
The center must store hazardous articles, sharp scissors, knives, latches, light Teacher purses accessible to children in classroom cabinets in Toddler room and Twos classroom.
- The Center Shall Provide Individual Storage So That One (1) Childs Cover Does No
Blankets stored touching in the 2.5s classroom
Apr 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Records, Kept at the Child Care Center
Records, kept at the child care center, shall document the following for all cur Three staff files missing annual evaluation documentation
- The Specific Guidelines of the Most Current
The specific guidelines of the most current, Handbook for Public Playground Safe Fallen tree present on playground that has taken down a section of fencing. Cracks in pavement are large -tripping hazard.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 0
- 0% of licensed capacity