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La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 106
- a week, county median
- $202
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Charleston, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 106 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 106 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 795-0384 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 106 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 Charleston County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$188
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$184
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$139
Home daycare$90
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 106 children
- License number
- #14563
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 15 visits · 36 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 13
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.
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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Sep 2, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Fire Safety
- Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 23, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
Dec 17, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2025
Sep 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Visit5 rules cited
Inspection
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
Inspection
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
- Mar 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
Mar 7, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
63-13-40 Background checks for employment
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 11 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 34 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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?
106, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are La Petite Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 795-0384 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 795-0384 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(843) 795-0384.
Where is La Petite Academy?
902 Nabors Drive, Charleston, SC 29412. The nearest other daycare we list is HVPC Early Care and Education Program, 0.4 miles away.