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Durham, NC 27703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98
- licensed capacity
- 141
- a week, county median
- $317
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About La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98
La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 is a licensed child care center in Durham, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 141 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 596-9260 to confirm.
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 | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Durham County has a median price of $317 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$317
Home daycare$228
Toddler
Center$239
Home daycare$202
Preschool
Center$188
Home daycare$191
School age
Center$102
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 141 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #3255224
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Transportation 3
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 1, 2026Inspection4 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 Apr 7, 2026
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
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 25, 2025
Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7).
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
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 Dec 2, 2025
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 Nov 25, 2025
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Inspection4 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 May 2, 2025
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
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.
The state verified the correction on May 2, 2025
Nov 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
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 Dec 2, 2024
Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2024
May 6, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
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 May 20, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
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 state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98
Is La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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, Inc. Hwy 98 care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 596-9260 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 596-9260 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98's phone number?
(919) 596-9260.
Where is La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98?
4022 Wake Forest Highway, Durham, NC 27703.