Child Care Center
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La Petite Academy
Oakdale, MN
· Washington County
470 IMPERIAL AVE N,
Oakdale, MN 55128
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Type of Care
Day Program
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
1109575
License Holder
La Petite Academy Inc
Licensed Since
2022
License Issued
Jan 1, 2026
Active Through
Dec 31, 2026
Issued By
Minnesota Department of Human Services
District Office
Washington County Community Services Department
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About the Provider
La Petite Academy is a Child Care Center in Oakdale MN, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Report Date | Report Type | Report Status |
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| 2026-03-23 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 19 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.16, subdivision 5; and section 142B.18, subdivision 6 - Postings
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.65, subdivision 9 - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: Equipment and furniture were not in good repair. Postings: A licensing action was not posted in a prominent place. Staff Training: All staff did not complete ongoing training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2026-01-15 | Fine Order | |
| 2025-12-11 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245C.04, subdivision 1, paragraphs (b) and (h) - Background Studies
Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.66, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item E - Medication/First Aid Violation Description: Background Studies: The program did not submit a background study request to DHS when required. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Medication/First Aid: The program did not comply with medication storage requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Corrected on site Corrected on site Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-12-16 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 5 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 3 - Emergency Preparedness
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0155, subpart 9 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.146, subdivision 4 - Infant and Toddler Care
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b), clause (1); and section 245A.40, subdivision 1 - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain immunization documentation. Emergency Preparedness: The emergency preparedness plan did not contain all required items. Facility: The indoor space for children did not meet minimum square footage requirements. Infant and Toddler Care: The program did not complete monthly crib safety inspections. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-09-12 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0145, subpart 7 - Infant and Toddler Care Violation Description: Infant and Toddler Care: A child was fed the wrong bottle. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-03-13 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A - Program Practices Violation Description: Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2024-02-23 | Licensing Investigation | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0055, subpart 3 - Behavior Guidance Violation Description: Behavior Guidance: Children were subjected to prohibited disciplinary actions. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2023-01-20 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125 - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0125, item G; and part 9503.0140, subpart 3 - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (a) - Children's Records
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0110, subpart 3, items D and E and subpart 4, item B - Documentation Logs
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 2, paragraph (e) and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 17 - Facility
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.41, subdivision 1, paragraph (d) - Health Practices
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item C - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 7, item D - Medication/First Aid
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0050, subpart 3 - Nap and Rest
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2 - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.66, subdivision 3, paragraph (b) - Risk Reduction Plan
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 4 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.40, subdivision 3 and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0120, subpart D - Staff Training Violation Description: Children's Records: Children's files did not contain all required items. Children's Records: Children's files did not contain physical exam documentation. Children's Records: The Individual Child Care Program Plan for a child with a known allergy did not contain all required items. Children's Records: The program did not have information about a child's known allergy. Documentation Logs: The program did not have documentation of fire and/or tornado drills. Facility: Hazardous objects were accessible to children. Health Practices: Food allergy information was not available to staff. Medication/First Aid: The program did not follow medication administration procedures. Medication/First Aid: Products to control diaper rash were not properly labeled. Nap and Rest: Children were confined to napping equipment longer than 30 minutes. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Risk Reduction Plan: The Risk Reduction Plan was not reviewed each calendar year. Staff Training: The program did not comply with CPR training requirements. Staff Training: The program did not comply with first aid training requirements. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-11-02 | Licensing Review | - See Violation(s) |
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Violation Category: Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 9. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0140, subpart 20. - Facility
Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 2. - Program Plan/Interest Areas
Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.02, subdivision 18; and Minnesota Rules, part 9503.0045, subpart 1, item A. - Program Practices
Minnesota Statues, section 245A.40, subdivision 1; and Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 14, paragraph (b) (1) - Staff Training Violation Description: Facility: The program's space was not clean. Facility: Areas used by children were not in good repair. Program Plan/Interest Areas: Children did not have daily access to all interest areas. Program Practices: Staff did not supervise the children at all times. Staff Training: Staff orientation training did not include all required items. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved Correction Documentation Submitted and Approved |
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| 2022-04-15 | Technical Assistance Review | In Compliance |
| 1970-01-01 | Pre-Licensure Review | Prior to receiving a license to operate, one or more visits were made to this program. Please see the "initial effective date" for the date that the license was issued. |
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