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La Petite Academy

9917 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
1989

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 22, 1989, for up to 132 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity132 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 Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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
Full Permit
Capacity
132 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#143390- 684
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 12 of 24 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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. Aug 27, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “During inspection, no documentation of fire, inclement weather or lock down drills were available upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Caregiver was observed not washing child's hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Other rulesMedium High risk

      746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules

      “Two CPR/First Aid certificates had been altered and/or falsified. The date taken/expiration date had been changed. Both employees verified they had not recently taken First CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “No outdoor/playground maintenance logs were available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “Caregiver was observed not washing their own hands after diapering a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “Infant sheets were observed loose and not tight fitting.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “None of the infants had feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records

      “Person in charge did not have accesses to all necessary information when requested by licensing.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026

  3. Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 14, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was determined that a caregiver failed to properly supervise when they fell asleep while in charge of a group of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2026

  6. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge

      “The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director's extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person

      “The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2026

  8. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

  2. Aug 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 21, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh risk

      746.1003(5) - Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours

      “It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  5. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1003(2) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards

      “It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  7. Jul 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

      “At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 16, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

      “At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025

  9. May 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

  11. May 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3703(d) - No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

      “It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025

  12. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.”

      The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025

  14. Aug 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

  15. Sep 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

      “At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023

  16. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  17. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  18. May 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023

  19. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. May 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.3405 - Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023

  21. Nov 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Nov 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022

  23. Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Sep 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  25. Jul 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Jul 3, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver was notified of the child's injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2022

  27. Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Jun 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  29. Jun 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022

  30. Jun 9, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

  31. Mar 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022

  32. Mar 29, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  33. Dec 21, 2021Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current health inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Four caregivers did not have CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

      “The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Four caregivers did not have first aid.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “There were 7 children's files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1)(B) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K

      “None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two children's files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities

      “The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2021

  34. Nov 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner

      “Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.”

      Corrected during the visit

  35. Nov 9, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about La Petite Academy

Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 22, 1989.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 12 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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, 6:00 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 (817) 246-0401 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(817) 246-0401.

Where is La Petite Academy?

9917 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108. The nearest other daycare we list is North Elementary - YMCA, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).