C.A.R.E. Academy
2507 Ashley River Rd., Charleston, SC
4.5· 16 reviews
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 148
- a week, county median
- $202
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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 148 children.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 52 rules across 16 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
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (843) 556-5873 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 148 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
- 148 children
- License number
- #13948
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 16 of 20 visits · 52 rules in all · 49 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 13
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 25, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Corrected during the visit
Sanitation
Sep 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Staff Health
Jul 9, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jun 25, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
Sanitation
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Center Definitions
Corrected during the visit
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
- Feb 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Sleeping
Corrected during the visit
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Oct 17, 2025Complaint investigation8 rules cited
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025
Jul 11, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Temperature
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
Fire Safety
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
- May 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Apr 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
Diapering
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Rest Equipment
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jul 16, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Meal Requirements
Corrected during the visit
Food Service
Corrected during the visit
Food Service
Corrected during the visit
Jan 22, 2024Follow-up visit4 rules cited
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Staff Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Dec 11, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Corrected during the visit
Dec 6, 2023Follow-up visit2 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Outdoor Space
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
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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 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 52 rules across 16 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are La Petite Academy's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 556-5873 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 556-5873 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(843) 556-5873.
Where is La Petite Academy?
2523 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414. The nearest other daycare we list is C.A.R.E. Academy, 0.1 miles away.