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Charlotte, NC 28273 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 136
- 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 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 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
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (704) 588-5659 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 | 136 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
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055520
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 5, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2026
- Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2025
- Jan 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
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 Sep 24, 2024
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check.
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2024
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024
- Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 26, 2024Inspection6 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.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
Application was not signed by the parent.
The state verified the correction on Apr 5, 2024
Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
- Nov 28, 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 March 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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?
136, 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) 588-5659 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 588-5659 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(704) 588-5659.
Where is La Petite Academy?
9221 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28273. The nearest other daycare we list is Emergency Childcare Services, 0.6 miles away.