Chandler Christian Family Child Care Home
Charlotte, NC 28213 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 163
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 163 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 36 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 163 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 548-0304 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 | 163 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 Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 163 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055606
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 36 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
- Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member, K.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025
- Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- Jan 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024
Oct 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2024
Show 4 earlier visits
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024
Oct 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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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 October 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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?
163, 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 (704) 548-0304 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 548-0304 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(704) 548-0304.
Where is La Petite Academy?
917 East WT Harris Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28213. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy on East W.T. Harris Blvd., 0.1 miles away.