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Garner, NC 27529 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 2 reviews
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Garner, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 152 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 Wake County has a median price of $307 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.
Infant
Center$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255194
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 16 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Records and paperwork 9
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safe sleep 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
Corrected during the visit
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2026
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2026
Aug 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The center did not notify all parents at enrollment that mildly sick children would be in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
Aug 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
The center did not notify all parents at enrollment that mildly sick children would be in care.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence)
The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026
Aug 4, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member did not have a TB test on file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
- Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
The state verified the correction on Apr 13, 2026
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 12, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Show 6 earlier visits
Jul 15, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Jul 29, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
Apr 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on May 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 10 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 39 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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?
152, 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 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 779-5901 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(919) 779-5901.
Where is La Petite Academy?
1413 Aversboro Road, Garner, NC 27529. The nearest other daycare we list is Lapetite Academy Before & After School Care, under 0.1 miles away.