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La Petite Academy

2200 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 329534.7· 53 reviews
licensed capacity
135
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$200
year first licensed
2000

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About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Merritt Island, Florida. The state has licensed it since August 18, 2000, for up to 135 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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.

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
135 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 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 (electives, additional fee)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of the classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (brightwheel, SproutAbout)
AccreditationNECPA accredited
Licensed capacity135 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Brevard County has a median price of $200 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.
Brevard County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$200
Home daycare$200

Toddler

Center$167
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$155
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$125
Home daycare$150

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

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed
Capacity
135 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2000
License number
#C18BR0108
See the state's record

Inspections

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Florida publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation on October 2, 2026. 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. Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 18, 2000.

Does La Petite Academy have inspection violations?

Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can La Petite Academy care for?

135, 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 (321) 459-1825 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(321) 459-1825.

Where is La Petite Academy?

2200 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953. The nearest other daycare we list is Brevard Public Schools - Lewis Carroll Elementary, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).