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La Petite Academy

7460 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
licensed capacity
118
a week, county median
$202
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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Licensed capacity
118 children

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Licensed capacity118 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 Richland County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Richland County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
118 children
License number
#13168
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

  2. Jul 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 2, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Stimulation & Nurturing

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium severity

      Stimulation & Nurturing

  5. May 26, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Sanitation

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Direct Supervision

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity

      Outdoor Space

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025

  2. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium severity

      Child Records

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?

118, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Petite Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 776-7097 to confirm.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 776-7097 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(803) 776-7097.

Where is La Petite Academy?

7460 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine House, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).