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La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 110
- a week, county median
- $307
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 9 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
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (919) 846-3557 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 | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 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$307
Home daycare$217
Toddler
Center$251
Home daycare$201
Preschool
Center$189
Home daycare$202
School age
Center$99
Home daycare$112
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #9255305
Summary
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 20 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Other rules 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2026
May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.
Corrected during the visit
Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2026
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
A violation was found for which there is no item.
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025
- Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Nov 27, 2024
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
Jun 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 9 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 20 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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?
110, 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?
Its hours are not listed. Call (919) 846-3557 to confirm.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 846-3557 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(919) 846-3557.
Where is La Petite Academy?
9313 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.