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LaPetite Academy

CHESTERTON, INLicensed CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity130
Est. price$1,120/mo

Contact information

Address131 Venturi Drive, Chesterton, IN, 46304

CityCHESTERTON, IN 46304

CountyPORTER

Phone219-983-1757

Operating details

Capacity130

License dateMarch 1, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/1/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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131 Venturi Drive, Chesterton, IN, 46304, CHESTERTON, IN 46304

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/1/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk7/1/2025

    IC 12-17.2-4-3.5(a)(1) — A child care center shall, at no expense to the state, maintain and make available to the division upon request a copy of drug testing results for an individual who: is employed

    1 staff member missing documentation of drug test results. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025
  2. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-32(a)(7)(a) — Prior to having direct contact with children or food, the following training or information shall be provided to all staff and volunteers according to the specific responsibilities assigned to that particular staff member or vo

    8 staff members missing annual Universal Precautions training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025
  3. High riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-13 — Reporting child abuse or neglect

    2 staff members missing annual child abuse and neglect training. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-100 — Poisons, chemicals, and hazardous items

    There were items labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" accessible to children in an unlocked hallway utility closet: bleach, ice melt, various cleaners. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025
  5. Medium riskStandard 4707/1/2025

    470 IAC 3-4.7-113(n) — All items in the restroom must be sanitizable

    In the Toddler 2 left bathroom there were toys and paint brushes being stored. In the Pre-K bathroom there was a toilet brush being stored. Source: Indiana FSSA Child Care Finder / INspect Child Care.

    Corrected 7/11/2025

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

9Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,120/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CHESTERTON, PORTER County
  • Capacity: 130
  • Type: Licensed Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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