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La Petite Academy

2041 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
licensed capacity
127
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 127 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 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
127 children

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Programs and care

Licensed capacity127 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
127 children
License number
#14774
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 11, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 30, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh severity

      Reporting of Incidents

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Nov 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity

      Discipline and Behavior Management

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

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

127, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Petite Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (803) 788-7683 to confirm.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (803) 788-7683 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(803) 788-7683.

Where is La Petite Academy?

2041 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Columbia SC, 0.1 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).