LaPetite Academy Beech Grove
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 6% violation rate across 17 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026), 2 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 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
- 104
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 9, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Ratio was not maintained when consultant observed the 3-5 year old classroom was out of ratio with 13 children ages 3-5 year old with one teacher.
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the One preson present in kitchen, with expired national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (fingerprints). Last date completed was 4/2/2022.
Sep 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
SELF REPORT: Director states a 3 year old child, left the building alone and was in the parking lot for about 3 minutes.
- Child/staff Ratios and Supervision
Group Size was not maintainted when consultant observed 12 child ages 1 and 2 years old with 2 qualified staff members. Groups size for children age 1 years old is 2:10
- Subject to Section 3.3 of This Chapter
Subject to section 3.3 of this chapter, the applicant must, at no expense to the One staff member present with children with Expired fingerprints for a national criminal history background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Last date completed was 4/7/2022.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Complaints (Last 36 Months)
- 2
- 2% of licensed capacity