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Shelby, NC 28152 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
La Petite Academy
- licensed capacity
- 152
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $159
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About
About La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Shelby, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 11 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 152 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
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 | 152 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 Cleveland County has a median price of $159 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$159
Home daycare$128
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$131
Home daycare$109
School age
Center$71
Home daycare$62
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Four Star Center License
- Capacity
- 152 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #2355040
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 32 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Oct 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. S.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. S.
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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 Aug 11, 2026
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.
Corrected during the visit
- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on May 4, 2026
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
Aug 28, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2025
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
Corrected during the visit
Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit.
Corrected during the visit
- May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2024
- Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Staff members and child care administrators who were counted in meeting the staff/child ratios concurrently performed food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities.
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2024
May 28, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
Corrected during the visit
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 Jun 10, 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 Jun 10, 2024
- May 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2024
- May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
Children used space that was not approved.
The state verified the correction on Apr 30, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo 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 October 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 12 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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?
152, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (704) 482-6819 to ask.
What is La Petite Academy's phone number?
(704) 482-6819.
Where is La Petite Academy?
1203 Charles Road, Shelby, NC 28152. The nearest other daycare we list is Westview Baptist Day Care Center, 0.8 miles away.