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La Petite Academy

838 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 774784.6· 62 reviews
licensed capacity
136
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986

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About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Sugar Land, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 22, 1986, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
136 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumTexas School Ready
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (for an additional fee)
StaffCDA-certified teachers and University of Texas mentors
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming video of 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 classroom via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
Licensed capacity136 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

La Petite Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
136 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#217961- 684
See the state's record

Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 20 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

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 conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “A total of four playground were observed. One of the four playground did not have six inches of surfacing loose filing of mulch near the slide impact zone to reduce the risk of injury to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026

  2. May 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 6, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
  1. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  3. Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 8, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not use the correct paperwork when documenting and writing incident reports instead using app called "Brightwheel" to document and summarize incident and accident reports.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation must write the incident report and get the parent to signed it acknowledging the report along with providing them a physical copy of the statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024

  9. Nov 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Sep 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Sep 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A child can be seen being place inappropriately in a cot bed by operational staff while setting toddler classroom up for naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023

  14. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Jun 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  16. Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the pre-school is out of ratio by one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

  17. Mar 20, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Based on the DFPS investigation, the pre-school is out of ratio by one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2023

  18. Mar 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  19. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Dec 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Sep 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. 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. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 22, 1986.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 4 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. 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?

136, 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 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 240-0237 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(281) 240-0237.

Where is La Petite Academy?

838 Eldridge Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77478. The nearest other daycare we list is School for Little Children, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).