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La Petite Academy

4151 Crosslands Rd, Benbrook, TX 76132
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
2004
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About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Benbrook, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 9, 2004, for up to 145 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 34 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants to school-age students
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to school-age students
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care and part-time care
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2004
License number
#829706- 684
See the state's record

Summary

34 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 34 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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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  1. Sep 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “The operation did not submit a background check for 1 caregiver who was hired and present and counted for ratio at the operation at the time of inspection. Hire date is 12/2025”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026

  2. Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “It was determined that staff did not comply with naptime standards when they covered children's heads with blankets.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026

  7. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  10. Nov 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
  1. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 12, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver used poor judgment when she picked up a child by her arms multiple times in an aggressive way to move her.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025

  6. Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Nov 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  12. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Jul 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. May 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver was observed to have used poor judgment while caring for children. The caregiver tapped two children's heads in an aggressive manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  18. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Feb 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Feb 28, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  21. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver demonstrated lack of self-control by pulling a child by the arm out of her chair after eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

  23. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Dec 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Jan 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit

      “One employee file did not have a signed affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

  26. Feb 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  27. Sep 20, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “During the investigation, it was determined that a staff member had COVID and it was not reported to licensing.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about La Petite Academy

Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 9, 2004.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 34 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 34 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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?

145, 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?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 738-0853 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(817) 738-0853.

Where is La Petite Academy?

4151 Crosslands Rd, Benbrook, TX 76132.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).