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La Petite Academy

8603 S Normandale St, Fort Worth, TX 76116
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first permitted
1985

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About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 27, 1985, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 9 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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity117 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
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1985
License number
#31189- 684
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 28 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained

      “It was determined that staff failed to maintain regular diapering routines, resulting in a child going the entire day without a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  5. Aug 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained

      “It was determined that staff failed to maintain regular diapering routines, resulting in a child going the entire day without a diaper change.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  6. Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2201 - Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

      “It was determined that staff in the school age classroom were not following the scheduled activity plan which led to a lack of structure that contributed to running and physical altercations in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026

  7. Jul 27, 2026Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “Due to the number of deficiencies identified during the investigation, it is determined that the Director is not ensuring the operation remains in compliance with minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs

      “The operation was aware of the victim's ability to wander and climb, jump from shelves; however, no measures were implemented to prevent these behaviors.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director was unable to provide the requested documentation to DFPS upon request at the time of inspection”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

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

      “The operation did not report this incident to CCR as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not complete an incident report for the victim, who wandered out of the building unsupervised and was found by a construction worker.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out

      “In a caregiver interview, the caregiver admitted to restraining a child in a chair to prevent them from running around the classroom and to allow the caregiver to regain control of the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “The caregivers were not aware of which staff member was responsible for supervising the victim when he was able to wander out of the building unsupervised.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

  8. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training

      “The caregiver did not buy ice cream for two of the ten children that went on the field trip because they were misbehaving.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2026

  10. May 1, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

      “One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.”

      The state verified the correction on May 8, 2026

Show 40 earlier visits
  1. Apr 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

      “There was no documentation of monthly checks of the fire extinguisher.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

      “One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “There was no documentation of monthly testing of the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “The operation had a carbon monoxide detector installed but it was not in working condition. (Note; The director submitted a work order during the inspection and the detector was repaired).”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year

      “The operation did not have documentation showing that severe weather and lock down drills are being completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2026

  2. Jan 16, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  3. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 11, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The caregiver files were not avai;able for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025

  9. Aug 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  12. Sep 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Jul 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

      “A caregiver did not respond promptly to a child that was injured and required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  15. Jul 26, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.2401(4) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs

      “A caregiver did not respond promptly to a child that was injured and required medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024

  16. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  18. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Sep 29, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  21. Aug 16, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

  22. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  23. May 4, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Four child's files did not have the health statement singed by a physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

      “Two children under the age of two were in a room with a television on. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved out of the room.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “One child's file did not include current immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

  24. Jan 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  25. Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  26. Dec 20, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  27. Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  28. Nov 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022

    • 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 Nov 18, 2022

  29. Nov 2, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “11/2/2022- The wooden barrier around the toddler playground still had exposed nails and rotten wood.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022

  30. Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  31. Sep 30, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Throughout the operation, there were areas that had chipped paint that could be flaked off.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “On the toddler playground the wooden frame around the area had exposed nails and rotten wood.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  32. Sep 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  33. Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  34. Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  35. Jun 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  36. Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  37. Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  38. Feb 14, 2022Visit4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver failed to follow the operation's policies and procedures for a counting for children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      “Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a staff member failed to properly account for all children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director was unable to provide documentation for attendance at the operation on 2/14/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “A child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2022

  39. Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  40. Oct 28, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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 November 27, 1985.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 11 of 28 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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?

117, 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, 6:30 AM to 6:30 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) 244-7970 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(817) 244-7970.

Where is La Petite Academy?

8603 S Normandale St, Fort Worth, TX 76116. The nearest other daycare we list is Brown's Earlybird Academy 3, 0.2 miles away.

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