La Petite Academy

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: Two CPR/First Aid certificates had been altered and/or falsified. The date taken/expiration date had been changed. Both employees verified they had not recently taken First CPR training.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: Infant sheets were observed loose and not tight fitting.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed not washing their own hands after diapering a child.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed not washing child's hands after diapering.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk When the director is away, the caregiver in charge must have access to all records.

State rule 746.1013(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records"

Inspector's note: Person in charge did not have accesses to all necessary information when requested by licensing.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.

State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: None of the infants had feeding instructions.

Corrected Sep 3, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026.

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: No outdoor/playground maintenance logs were available for review during the inspection.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026.

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: During inspection, no documentation of fire, inclement weather or lock down drills were available upon request.

Corrected Aug 27, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver failed to properly supervise when they fell asleep while in charge of a group of children.

Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.

Corrected May 5, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.

Corrected May 5, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must tell the state about a change in controlling person.

State rule 746.305(a)(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Change in Controlling Person"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.

Corrected May 5, 2026, verified by the state May 5, 2026.

Medium-high risk Problems found in the annual sanitation (health) inspection must be corrected.

State rule 746.3405 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025.

Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.

State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 7, 2025.

High risk The director must carry out the responsibilities the state sets, such as making sure the operation and employees follow the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours"

Inspector's note: It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The director must make sure employees comply with the standards.

State rule 746.1003(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards"

Inspector's note: It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.

Corrected Aug 12, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 746.5015(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.

Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

State rule 746.4309 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

State rule 746.3703(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers"

Inspector's note: It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must relate to children in the ways the state requires.

State rule 746.1201(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.

Corrected May 9, 2025, verified by the state May 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).