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Houston, TX 77018 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 13, 1986, for up to 102 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 102 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 Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #133307- 684
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The operation's current health inspection report was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“CCR reviewed the operation's fire drill practices and found that the fire drills were not completed within three minutes for the months of March, April, and May.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operation has three playground equipment that does not meet the required six inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to report to licesning a change in director.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During the inspection I observed one caregiver caring for 17 children with a specified age group of 2 years. Raito is 1:11, the caregiver was over ratio by 6.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2026
Jan 22, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2026
May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“During the inspection it was found 4 out of 7 child records did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3309(a)(1) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Parent Choice
“The operation does not have a written agreement in regard to the parent providing snacks for their child while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
746.3301(d) - Nutrition and Food Service - Child must not go more than 3 hours
“A child went over more than 3 hours without eating while in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2025
- Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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Jun 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“I was able to see four out of the five caregiver training. One caregiver is still missing the training documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
May 31, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
“They was not documentation for training hours for the director or five caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“In the operational policies the operation did not have how parents could find the most recent inspection report or how the parent could contact the local licensing office.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In the toddler classroom they was a child that was 17 months old the oldest child in the class was 3 years old, which is more then 18 months older then the youngest child.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.3415(7) - Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
“A caregiver did not wash their hands after cleaning a child's nose.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Six infants did not have an updated feeding instruction form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have an updated fire inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child is missing immunization recrods.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“In the pre-K classroom they was paint coming off the wall and in the pre-school classroom board coming off the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
Mar 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“The operation did not report to licensing that a part of their building unsafe and unsanitary for children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Two infants were observed without safety straps in highchairs. Corrected: When the caregiver fastened the safety straps.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not conduct a fire drill the month of February.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“It was observed the operation did not have the most updated sanitation inspection. The last inspection was 2/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The emergency preparedness plan is missing how children 24 months and with limited mobility, will be evacuated out of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One of the children were observed to have allergies and did not have a food allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
Oct 25, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The caregiver stated they had 15 children, when I counted it was 16 children in care. Corrected: When the caregiver ensure all children were checked in and recounted the children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 29, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The child was left alone in a classroom unsupervised by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“An caregiver was missing a affidavit in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is in the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In the two year old classroom all cots were not labeled with children's names or numbers”
The state verified the correction on Jun 30, 2022
- Nov 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
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 October 13, 1986.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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?
102, 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 (713) 862-8092 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(713) 862-8092.
Where is La Petite Academy?
1810 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz World Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.