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La Petite Academy

12836 Tesson Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 631283.9· 59 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in St Louis, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
StaffLead teachers have a Child Development Associate degree or higher or have exceeded required ECE college coursework
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
AccreditationNECPA accredited
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for La Petite Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000206262
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 14 of 16 visits · 29 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 8
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Other rules 8

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 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  2. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  4. Oct 15, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082(1)(A) The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.

  5. Sep 24, 2025Inspection4 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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

  6. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  7. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  8. Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Dec 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Oct 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1) Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

    • 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.

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

  3. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  5. Dec 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

  7. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 14 of 16 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?

101, 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 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (314) 842-3587 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(314) 842-3587.

Where is La Petite Academy?

12836 Tesson Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63128. The nearest other daycare we list is Mercy Co-Worker Children's Center, 0.2 miles away.

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