La Petite Academy
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $177
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Iowa City, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 Weeks - 12 Years
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 Weeks - 12 Years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Spanish, Yoga |
| Staff | Certifications: First Aid, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout) |
| Accreditation | NECPA accredited, Other accreditation (Iowa Quality Rating System - currently a 4-star rated school) |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $177 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #24278
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.
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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Sep 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(3)a
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
109.11(3)a
“Center shall ensure that: 1. Facility and premises are sanitary, safe, and hazard free. 2. Adequate indoor and outdoor space is provided. The outdoor area shall include safe play equipment and area of shade. 3. Sufficient space provided for dining. 4. Sufficient lighting shall be provided. 5. Sufficient ventilation. 6. Sufficient heating. 7. sufficient cooling. 8. Sufficient bathroom and diapering facilities. 9. Equipment, including kitchen appliances, are maintained so as not to result in burns, shock, or injury to children. 10. Sanitation and safety procedures for the center are developed and implemented to reduce risk or injury or harm to children and reduce transmission of disease.”
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Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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 (877) 271-6466 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(877) 271-6466.
Where is La Petite Academy?
Iowa City, IA.