Warwick Child Care
40 S Village Ave, Exton, PA
4.1· 14 reviews
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a child care center in Exton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Computers, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Piano Instrument, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga |
| Staff | Teachers participate in professional development training annually |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout mobile app) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video via SproutAbout mobile app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259994
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
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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May 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not have TB test results and the file for staff #4 did not have a physical or TB results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #2, staff#3, staff #4, did not include two non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 is missing a NSOR clearance and staff #4 is missing the # required clearances for DELAWARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 and staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #2 did not include a verification education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the allocated unannounced inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the required health and safety trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Jul 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 and staff #5 did not include two non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2,staff #3, staff #4 and staff #5 did not include a verification of childcare experience. Staff #2 and staff #4 need a verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3,STAFF #4 AND STAFF #5 did not include a physical or TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walk through and there were no posted emergency transportation plans throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: the pre K room on the blue wall under the window and on the yellow wall in the dramatic play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 is missing the New York criminal,NY child abuse and NY sex offender clearances. 2. Staff #4 does not have mandated reporter training in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain a PQAS certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment as required per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 childrens files and the file for child #1 did not include signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2025
Jun 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the inspection, Staff 2 did not have proof of a physical that was less than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff 1 did not have proof of an acceptable CPR training; she only had an online CPR training, and was past 90 days from hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
Jul 18, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 7/18/23: 1. The wood trim along the window seal in the rear playground area was chipping and in poor repair. 2. There are 2 severely chipped wood corner moldings on the right side of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection on 7/18/23, there were no instructions for parents to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 7/18/23, Staff Person #1 could not effectively identify her assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
- Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THERE WAS AN UNWOUND WATER HOSE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE THAT POSED AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THE CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURE POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, STAFF PERSON #2 AND 3 DID NOT HAVE MANTOUX TEST AND READ RESULTS WITH DATES.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CHILD #1 WAS DATED 12/1/21. EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE UPDATED AND SIGNED EVERY 6 MONTHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2022
3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THERE WERE WINDOW SCREENS AND CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE PRESCHOOL 1 ROOM. THE CHILDCARE SPACE WAS BEING USED FOR STORAGE.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, STAFF PERSON #2, 3 AND 4 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED ANNUAL MINIMUM 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS NOT ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY DISTINGUISH WHO HER ASSIGNED CHILDREN WERE DURING OBSERVATION OF THE PRE-K ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, THERE WERE BROKEN PLASTIC CONES IN THE OUTDOOR PLAYSPACE. THERE WAS ALSO A BROKEN HOSE REEL WITH EXPOSED SHARP EDGES THAT WAS IN POOR REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 9/29/22, STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION OR TRAINING ON FILE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. La Petite Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve 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?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 594-9224 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(610) 594-9224.
Where is La Petite Academy?
91 Sheree Blvd, Exton, PA 19341. The nearest other daycare we list is Warwick Child Care, 0.4 miles away.