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La Petite Academy INC

2000 Horizon Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

La Petite Academy INC is a certified child care center in Chalfont, PA, with capacity for 124 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety. 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 6 centers in Chalfont and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 6 centers in Chalfont
0 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
17 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 5
Building & playground safety 4
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, a Kalanchoe plant was observed at the entrance of the facility and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “The assistant director will have the plant taken out of the facility.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, infants in the infant A classroom were observed sleeping in cribs that were not positioned to have 2 feet of space on three side of the rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “The directors will remind all staff of the requirements for rest equipment placement. All rest equipment will be spaced to have 2 feet of space on 3 sides when the equipment is in use.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the file for staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training dated 2/9/25 that was only 2 hours in length and was not from an approved source.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff person #1 will be informed to complete a new mandated reporter training that is 3 hours in length and is from an approved source. Staff person #1 will not work alone in a classroom until the training is competed.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the child's birthdate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The child's birthday will be filled in on the emergency information form. The updated form will be copied and replaced in all rooms that have a copy.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #1, and #2 did not include the addresses of all the release persons listed on the form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “The parents will be contacted to fill in the missing addresses on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the fans in room Infant B and Toddler A were visible dirty and dusty and in need of being cleaned, the wall in the Toddler B room had crayon marks on the wall, the wall by the kitchen set in the Pre-K room was dirty, and the wall in by the trash can and sink in Pre-School B was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The fans and the walls will be cleaned so all indoor and outdoor surfaces in clean and in good condition.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, chipped paint was observed in each classroom in various areas such as walls, under windows, by coatracks/cubbies, by exit doors, and in bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2025): “The director has submitted a work order to have the facility re-painted. All areas of chipped paint will be re-painted so the walls, bathrooms, and all indoor and outdoor surfaces will be free of chipped paint”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have a statement regarding conducting a physical examination answered by the physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The staff person will be notified to return to the doctor's office to have the form completed in it's entirety.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include statements answered by the doctor regarding - communicable diseases and the staff person's suitability to provide care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The staff person will be notified to return to the doctor's office to have the form completed in its entirety.”
Citation Jan 22, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses for all the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “The parent will be notified to provide the addresses for each release person listed on the form.”
Citation Nov 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of unannounced inspection on 11/5/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment or TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2024): “Staff person #1 will be notified to provide a health assessment and TB test results, both of which will be less than 1 year old from the time of hire.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency letter provided to parents did not include the facility's procedures for accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency situation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “The parent letter will be updated to include accommodations for non-walkers and any children with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During walk-through at renewal inspection, golden yellow chipped paint was observed throughout the facility in the classrooms. A visibly dirty windowsill was observed in the Infant B classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2024): “The windowsill will be cleaned immediately. A request will be made to have all of the chipped paint in each of the classrooms re-painted.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 completed the 6-hour pre-service professional development training prior to 9/30/16 and after 6/30/18. Date of completion for staff person #1- 8/13/2016, and for staff person #2- 11/21/2018. Due to timeframe of completion dates, the 10-hour pre-service training is required to be completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2024): “Staff person #1 and #2 will not work alone with children until the 10-hour pre-service training is completed. The certificate of completion will be printed and kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 25, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2024): “The parent will be notified to provide the addresses of all the release persons listed on the emergency contact form. The updated form will be copied and placed in any file where emergency contact information is stored.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classrooms that not all rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The director will review with all staff the requirements of 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment.”
Citation Feb 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classroom that the emergency contact forms for some children were not updated at least every six months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2023): “The director will ensure each emergency contact form in all classrooms were updated within the past six months.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 124 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Nov 14, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator La Petite Academy INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 477-6020
State certificate # CER-00251988
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Common questions

Has La Petite Academy INC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about La Petite Academy INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at La Petite Academy INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is La Petite Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 14, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does La Petite Academy INC compare with other daycares in Chalfont?

It is #3 of 6 centers in Chalfont by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was La Petite Academy INC last inspected?

Jan 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs La Petite Academy INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is La Petite Academy INC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

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