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La Petite Academy

1975 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 272844.6· 85 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$203

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Kernersville, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 131 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 33 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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
131 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity131 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 Forsyth County has a median price of $203 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.
Forsyth County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$203
Home daycare$188

Toddler

Center$169
Home daycare$164

Preschool

Center$150
Home daycare$148

School age

Center$81
Home daycare$87

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Five Star Center License
Capacity
131 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#3455196
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 12 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 8
  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 26, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 17, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Jul 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Dec 16, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 Dec 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Dec 31, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 23, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 6, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Transportation

      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 Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Discipline and child guidance

      A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work. The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member.

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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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 June 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 7 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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?

131, 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 (336) 993-4555 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(336) 993-4555.

Where is La Petite Academy?

1975 West Mountain Street, Kernersville, NC 27284. The nearest other daycare we list is Cash Elementary Pre-K Program, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).