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La Petite Academy

2002 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 648044.2· 36 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Joplin, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 13 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
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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
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 6 Years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
StaffPassionate, experienced teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNECPA accredited
Licensed capacity125 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
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000627665
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 13 visits · 53 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 14
  • Building, equipment and play areas 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 10

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

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. Aug 24, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  4. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  5. Oct 23, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  6. Aug 20, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. May 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122(1)(G) Staff or volunteers shall not work when ill if the health or well-being of children is endangered.

  8. Mar 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  9. Jan 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

  10. Jan 17, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 7, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Apr 19, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  3. Feb 21, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  4. Oct 23, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about La Petite Academy

Is La Petite Academy licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 13 of 13 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. 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?

125, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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 (417) 781-3554 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(417) 781-3554.

Where is La Petite Academy?

2002 E 32nd St, Joplin, MO 64804. The nearest other daycare we list is The Young Men's Christian Association of Joplin, Missouri, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).