La Petite Academy INC
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.
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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.
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.
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.
At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the child's birthdate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.
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.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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