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La Petite Academy - Church Road

12484 Church Road, Richmond, VA 232334.4· 65 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days

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About La Petite Academy - Church Road

La Petite Academy - Church Road is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentDance, Fitness, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
StaffEveryone on staff is trained in CPR and First Aid
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNECPA accredited
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy - Church Road has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy - Church Road

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#564646
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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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  1. Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas of the center be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The bathroom flooring in the early pre-school and pre-school rooms was observed to cracked and pulling away from the concrete floor creating a trip hazard for children and staff. Ceiling tiles in both bathrooms are broken and coming out of the metal framing track.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed a staff member in the early pre-school room change a child’s diaper. The staff cleaned the diapering surface after the diaper change; however, failed to spray the diapering surface with the disinfectant solution only and allow to air dry for a minimum of two minutes before starting the next diaper change.”
  8. Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 16, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interview and documentation the facility failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: According to interview, C2 age 2 was left alone on the playground on 08/08/2022 for approximately 22 minutes and the classroom teachers did not know that the child was left alone on the playground until the parent of the child reported seeing the child alone on the playground. The approximate temperature at 11:00 a.m. on 08/08/2022 was 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The incident report completed by the center documented that ?during the transition from the playground to the classroom C2 was separated from the group causing the child to remain on the playground. The report documented that actions that will be taken to prevent the incident in the future to include ?proper face to name procedures, checking playground?.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-6 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on documentation review and interviews the facility failed assure that certain forbidden actions or threats of forbidden actions did not occur. Evidence: Interviews were conducted and supported S1 making verbal remarks which are demeaning to the child concerning toileting activities of C1. A review of documentation for S1 revealed S1 being ?re-trained on positive guidance and redirection.?”
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Oct 12, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation included required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2022 ? September 2022 did not document the weather conditions for emergency evacuation drills.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that prepared infant formula in the infant room refrigerator was dated. Evidence: Infant bottle for C9 in the infant room refrigerator containing prepared formula failed to be dated.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of six staff members completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The staff record for S1, employed 06/16/2022 and S3, employed 07/11/2022 did not contain documentation showing completion of the pre-service training.”
  2. Oct 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of emergency evacuation drill documentation, the provider failed to ensure the documentation included required information. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation dated January 2022 ? September 2022 did not document the weather conditions for emergency evacuation drills.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that prepared infant formula in the infant room refrigerator was dated. Evidence: Infant bottle for C9 in the infant room refrigerator containing prepared formula failed to be dated.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of six staff members completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The staff record for S1, employed 06/16/2022 and S3, employed 07/11/2022 did not contain documentation showing completion of the pre-service training.”
  3. Jun 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation and interview on June 7, 2022, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the pre-school classroom, the bottom of the sink was observed to be broken creating sharp edges and there were protruding nails that could snag children's clothing or skin. 2. Bus #1 had a hole in the seat approximately an inch in circumference which exposed the inner foam material. 3. Bus #3 had a hole approximately 10x5 which exposed the inner foam and seat material. The foam was ripped and missing in several areas. 4. Administration acknowledged the broken sink and the holes in the bus seats.”
  4. Oct 26, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview on October 26, 2021, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record check and sex offender registry check from any state in which the employee has resided in the preceding five years by the deadline of December 31, 2020 for employees hired prior to July 1, 2020. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #3 (DOH 7/1/18) contained documentation of an out-of-state sex offender registry check dated 4/22/21. 2. Administration acknowledged the checks were not completed by the deadline.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about La Petite Academy - Church Road

Is La Petite Academy - Church Road licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Petite Academy - Church Road last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy - Church Road had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 8 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia 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 - Church Road care for?

130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does La Petite Academy - Church Road accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are La Petite Academy - Church Road's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy - Church Road cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 360-4994 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy - Church Road's phone number?

(804) 360-4994.

Where is La Petite Academy - Church Road?

12484 Church Road, Richmond, VA 23233. The nearest other daycare we list is Skipwith Academy @ Lauderdale Square (#77), 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).