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La Petite Academy (Limestone)
- licensed capacity
- 128
- a week, county median
- $280
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About La Petite Academy (Limestone)
La Petite Academy (Limestone) is a licensed child care center in Hockessin, Delaware. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (302) 234-2968 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy (Limestone) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in New Castle County has a median price of $280 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.
Infant
Center$280
Home daycare$182
Toddler
Center$199
Home daycare$154
Preschool
Center$210
Home daycare$155
School age
Center$106
Home daycare$86
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy (Limestone)
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Child Care Center
- Capacity
- 128 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #27726
Summary
5 visits with a cited rule in the last 3 years · Most recent Aug 13, 2026
8 rules cited in those visits. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing publishes only visits where a rule was cited, so this record cannot show how often it was inspected.
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Other rules 1
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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
63U Administration of Medication
“Ensure MAR is completed for all OTC topical and RX meds. Send MAR for Tod 2 epi-pen. Audit all classrooms for diaper creams and sunscreens. Email OCCL confirmation when completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2026
53U Outdoor Area
“Ensure there is enough mulch on playgrounds for fall zones and to avoid tripping hazards. Repair "pipe" edging on PS playground. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
49U Indoor Space
“Ensure indoor space requirements are followed. Repair/replace worn green chair in Toddler 2 room so it is cleanable. Remove all air fresheners throughout center. Ensure all trash can have lids. Send photos to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
40U Child Files
“Ensure all child files are complete. Child #6 needs updated infant feeding schedule for August. Child # 9, 14, 19 need health information. Send documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure all personnel files are complete. Staff #1, 3, 4, 5 need Administration of Medication. Staff #2 needs a health appraisal. Send documents to OCCL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Aug 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure Staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs two references and service letters returned.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On March 28, 2025, the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) received a complaint regarding not following positive behavior supports, improper interactions with toddlers by placing a toddler in confining equipment for more than 30 minutes and failing to follow their suspension and expulsion policy. This complaint is substantiated for improper interactions with toddlers. As viewed on video footage, Child #1 was confined for longer than 30 minutes in a highchair. There is no evidence to substantiate the complaint for not using positive behavior supports. The administrators and staff members report using several strategies to support Child #1 and the family through communication, obtaining behavioral intervention with support from Person #1, and implementing recommended ideas and activities in the classroom. There is no evidence to substantiate this complaint for failing to follow their suspension and expulsion policy. After reviewing the center s family handbook, the administrators followed their policy regarding suspension or disenrollment which states in certain circumstances it may be necessary to discontinue a child s enrollment. Every effort will be made to correct a situation before a final decision is made and we reserve the right to end the enrollment of a child at any time for any reason deemed appropriate.”
Mar 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
27U Ratios, Group Size, and Supervision
“On March 14, 2025, Child #1 was left unsupervised for four minutes on the playground. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were retrained on name-to-face policy regarding supervision.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 13, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
OCCL Standards Complaint (Substantiated)
“On April 14, 2023, a complaint was called into the Report Line and accepted for investigation by the Institutional Abuse Unit (IAU). It was sent to the Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) on April 14, 2023, and was accepted for investigation for improper discipline. On September 29, 2023, the IAU investigator notified OCCL their investigation was completed as no evidence to substantiate with concern. OCCL will substantiate this complaint for improper discipline because the IAU investigator stated the video footage reviewed showed Staff #1 used improper discipline with Child #1. Administrator Randi Racan, Staff #2, and Staff #3 all stated they observed Staff #1 use improper discipline with Child #1. Center administration had already terminated Staff #1 s employment.”
Aug 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
30U Personnel Files
“Ensure staff files are complete. Staff #1 needs 7 training hours. Staff #2 needs Health Appraisal w/TB Staff #3 needs OCCL 7 hour Health & Safety Training Staff #4 needs current CPR (her last day is August 18, 2023)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023
- Sep 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy (Limestone)
Is La Petite Academy (Limestone) licensed?
Yes. Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy (Limestone) last inspected?
Delaware Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy (Limestone) had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. 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 (Limestone) care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite Academy (Limestone) accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite Academy (Limestone)'s hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (302) 234-2968 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy (Limestone) cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (302) 234-2968 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy (Limestone)'s phone number?
(302) 234-2968.
Where is La Petite Academy (Limestone)?
5986 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys & Girls Club @ North Star Elementary School, 0.5 miles away.