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La Petite Academy

1714 S Enterprise Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Springfield, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 96 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
96 children

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AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
96 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000177473
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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 20 of 20 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Building, equipment and play areas 9
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Other rules 1

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. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

  2. Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Nov 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  4. Sep 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  5. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  6. Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 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

  7. Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

  8. Apr 25, 2025Follow-up visit3 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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  9. Apr 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios

  10. Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Nov 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  2. Oct 7, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.192(2)(B) Each child's parent(s) shall be notified immediately when any contagious disease occurs in the facility.

  3. Sep 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      5 CSR 25-500.182(1)(C)11. Children shall not be permitted to intimidate or harm others, harm themselves, or destroy property.

  4. Aug 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  5. Aug 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

    • 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 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  6. Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports

  7. May 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  8. Apr 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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

  9. Nov 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  10. Nov 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

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 April 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 20 of 20 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?

96, 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?

Its hours are not listed. Call (417) 883-6665 to confirm.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (417) 883-6665 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(417) 883-6665.

Where is La Petite Academy?

1714 S Enterprise Ave, Springfield, MO 65804. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow to Know, 0.6 miles away.

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