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Huntersville, NC 28078 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 151
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $284
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Huntersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 151 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 7 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 151 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 151 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 Mecklenburg County has a median price of $284 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$284
Home daycare$189
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$180
Preschool
Center$171
Home daycare$180
School age
Center$90
Home daycare$100
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 151 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #6055742
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 39 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Records and paperwork 16
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.
Corrected during the visit
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
Corrected during the visit
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
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. K.
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 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 Feb 10, 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 Feb 10, 2026
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
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 5, 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 Aug 19, 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 Aug 19, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 5, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025
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 5, 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 Aug 19, 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 Aug 19, 2025
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.
Corrected during the visit
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
Corrected during the visit
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Aug 5, 2025
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
Corrected during the visit
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 Aug 5, 2025
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025
Aug 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
Corrected during the visit
Show 3 earlier visits
Feb 1, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
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 Feb 7, 2024
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.
Corrected during the visit
A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information.
Corrected during the visit
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.
Corrected during the visit
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.
Corrected during the visit
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility is past due for an annual fire inspection.
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
- Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A.
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
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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 August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 8 of 12 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?
151, 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 (704) 875-0399 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(704) 875-0399.
Where is La Petite Academy?
102 Commerce Center Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. The nearest other daycare we list is Huntersville Elementary Asep, 0.3 miles away.