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La Petite Academy

2000 Horizon Dr, Chalfont, PA 189145.0· 73 reviews
licensed capacity
124
open each week
5 days

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a child care center in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 124 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 Weeks - 5 Years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
124 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 Weeks - 5 Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (additional fee)
StaffTeam Lead: CDA in Infant and Toddlers; Pediatric CPR and First aid certified
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity124 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
124 children
License number
#CER-00251988
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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. Jan 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the child's birthdate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, infants in the infant A classroom were observed sleeping in cribs that were not positioned to have 2 feet of space on three side of the rest equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, a Kalanchoe plant was observed at the entrance of the facility and was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the file for staff person #1 had a mandated reporter training dated 2/9/25 that was only 2 hours in length and was not from an approved source.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/28/26, the emergency information for child #1, and #2 did not include the addresses of all the release persons listed on the form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026

  2. Jan 22, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, chipped paint was observed in each classroom in various areas such as walls, under windows, by coatracks/cubbies, by exit doors, and in bathrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the fans in room Infant B and Toddler A were visible dirty and dusty and in need of being cleaned, the wall in the Toddler B room had crayon marks on the wall, the wall by the kitchen set in the Pre-K room was dirty, and the wall in by the trash can and sink in Pre-School B was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have a statement regarding conducting a physical examination answered by the physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 did not include statements answered by the doctor regarding - communicable diseases and the staff person's suitability to provide care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At time of renewal inspection on 1/22/24, the emergency information for child #1 did not include the addresses for all the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025

  3. Nov 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 11/5/24, the file for staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment or TB test results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024

  4. Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the addresses of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 completed the 6-hour pre-service professional development training prior to 9/30/16 and after 6/30/18. Date of completion for staff person #1- 8/13/2016, and for staff person #2- 11/21/2018. Due to timeframe of completion dates, the 10-hour pre-service training is required to be completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During walk-through at renewal inspection, golden yellow chipped paint was observed throughout the facility in the classrooms. A visibly dirty windowsill was observed in the Infant B classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “During paperwork review at renewal inspection, the emergency letter provided to parents did not include the facility's procedures for accommodations for infants/toddlers/children with disabilities/chronic medical conditions during an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

  5. Feb 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classrooms that not all rest equipment had at least 2 feet of space on three sides while children were napping.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “On 2/9/2023 Certification Representative observed in several classroom that the emergency contact forms for some children were not updated at least every six months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023

  6. Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 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. La Petite Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. 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?

124, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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 (267) 477-6020 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(267) 477-6020.

Where is La Petite Academy?

2000 Horizon Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914. The nearest other daycare we list is Chesterbrook Academy, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).