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Cary, NC 27511 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 150
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Cary, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 469-5735 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 150 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 150 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255275
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Aug 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2026
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
- Nov 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can La Petite Academy care for?
150, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 469-5735 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 469-5735 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(919) 469-5735.
Where is La Petite Academy?
104 Baines Court, Cary, NC 27511. The nearest other daycare we list is The Cary School for Development & Early Education, 0.3 miles away.