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La Petite Academy

955 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511
licensed capacity
121
a week, county median
$307
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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 121 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 9 rules across 4 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
121 children

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 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).

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Wake County medians, full time, per week

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

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
Five Star Center License
Capacity
121 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#9255228
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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.

The state lists an adverse action on this permit.

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  1. Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026

  2. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

      The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

  7. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

  2. Nov 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Water from a handwash lavatory shall not be used for consumption.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Child was handled roughly.

      The state verified the correction on Apr 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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 Jul 1, 2024

  3. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. 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. 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 13, 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 9 rules across 4 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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?

121, 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) 467-5875 to confirm.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 467-5875 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(919) 467-5875.

Where is La Petite Academy?

955 West Chatham Street, Cary, NC 27511. The nearest other daycare we list is The CaSaGa Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).