La Petite Academy

Staff Requirements

Staff Requirements — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/3/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Center Definitions

Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/23/2026). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Rest Equipment

Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/3/2026. 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 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/3/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Diapering

Diapering — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 7/3/2026. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Ratios

Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 6 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 6/23/2026. Resolved: On Site (6/23/2026). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms as necessary. 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 1 cited at "Renewal Application Follow Up" inspection on 12/17/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/17/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Child Records

Child Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/21/2025). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Child Records

Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/21/2025). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). 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 3 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/25/2025). Steps taken: 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).

Diapering

Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: Handwashing regulations information was reviewed and provided to the staff as appropriate. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).

Fire Safety

Fire Safety — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: Emergency preparedness information was shared with the facility 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).

Outdoor Space

Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/2/2025). Steps taken: The outdoor play area was clean and free from the offending item (debris, litter, snow, ice, obstructions and other hazards). Unsafe areas have been addressed and corrected. 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 Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 7 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: Equipment and utensils were washed in appropriate detergent solution and sanitized. 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 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/29/2025). 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).

Rest Equipment

Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 7/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: Cots/mats labeled appropriately. 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 3 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/14/2025). Steps taken: Cots/mats labeled appropriately. 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 2 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/14/2025). Steps taken: Mixed age groups were corrected, and TA provided. 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 1 of 3 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (7/14/2025). Steps taken: Supervision issues were corrected by calling in another staff person. 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 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/16/2025). 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).

Staff Records

Staff Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/16/2025). 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).

Staff Requirements

Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/16/2025). Steps taken: A caregiver/teacher was hired who met the required teacher qualifications. 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 4 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: The staff was reassigned to other classrooms as necessary. Supervision issues were corrected by calling in another staff person. 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 5 of 5 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/29/2025). Steps taken: Additional teachers were called in to assist. Mixed age groups were corrected, and TA provided. 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 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/7/2025. Resolved: Yes (3/7/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).