La Petite Academy

Center Definitions

Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 4/30/2026. Resolved: On Site (4/30/2026). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Child Records

Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 2/5/2026. Resolved: Yes (2/27/2026). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Rest Equipment

Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 2/5/2026. Resolved: Yes (2/5/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Health

Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 2/5/2026. Resolved: Yes (3/25/2026). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Requirements

Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 2/5/2026. Resolved: Yes (4/1/2026). Steps taken: Caregiver, teacher, other staff as necessary has met the required training requirements. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Direct Supervision

Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/19/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Discipline and Behavior Management

Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/19/2025). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Inspection

Inspection — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 4/22/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/9/2025). Steps taken: All procedures are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Direct Supervision

Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 4/22/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/22/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Food Storage

Food Storage — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 4/22/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/25/2025). Steps taken: Items are labeled appropriately. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Requirements

Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (2/5/2026). Steps taken: Director, Co-Director, owner/operator has met the requirement training requirements. Caregiver, teacher, other staff as necessary has met the required training requirements. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Direct Supervision

Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/4/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Diapering

Diapering — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/4/2025). Steps taken: Corrections were made through required, and designated regulatory requirements. TA/training was provided as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Outdoor Space

Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 4 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 4/4/2025. Resolved: Yes (2/5/2026). Steps taken: The broken item was repaired or removed. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Discipline and Behavior Management

Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/2/2024). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Health

Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: Yes (4/4/2025). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Health

Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: Yes (4/4/2025). Steps taken: The required staff health documents were provided as required. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Ratios

Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/2/2024). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Requirements

Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: Yes (3/11/2025). Steps taken: The facility director or owner/operator provided the appropriate documentation to meet with requirements to be the responsible for the day to day activities of the facility. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Staff Records

Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: Yes (4/4/2025). Steps taken: The staff’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Direct Supervision

Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 7 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/2/2024. Resolved: On Site (12/2/2024). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Rest Equipment

Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/10/2024. Resolved: Yes (9/11/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment

Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 9/10/2024. Resolved: Yes (9/17/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).