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910 North 5th Street, Hartsville, SC
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
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About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 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.
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parents
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 Weeks - 10 Years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 Weeks - 10 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga |
| Staff | Associates in Early Childhood Development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Licensed capacity | 110 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 Florence County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$138
Preschool
Center$181
Home daycare$133
School age
Center$138
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 110 children
- License number
- #13872
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Safe sleep 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Other rules 2
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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Sep 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
Rest Equipment
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Aug 29, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Jul 23, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Center Definitions
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Rest Equipment
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
Sleeping
Corrected during the visit
Food Storage
Corrected during the visit
Rest Equipment
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Sanitation
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2024
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Child Records
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Parent Access and Communication
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
Staff Requirements
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
Jul 22, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
Direct Supervision
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Direct Supervision
Corrected during the visit
Ratios
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
Sanitation
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2023
Diapering
Corrected during the visit
Staff Health
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
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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 September 18, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are La Petite Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 662-9808 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(843) 662-9808.
Where is La Petite Academy?
3501 Pineneedles Road, Florence, SC 29501. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids First Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.