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La Petite Academy

1664 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485

licensed capacity: 173
a week, county median: $199

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About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Summerville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 173 children.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 51 rules across 16 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type: Child care center
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Hours today: Not listed
Licensed capacity: 173 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity	173 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 Dorchester County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Dorchester County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199

Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185

Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181

Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138

Home daycare$89

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: License
Capacity: 173 children
License number: #12838

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Summary

20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 16 of 20 visits · 51 rules in all · 49 corrected

Health, medication and illness 13
Supervision and ratios 12
Building, equipment and play areas 8
Records and paperwork 4
Staff training and qualifications 3
Discipline and child guidance 3
Food and nutrition 2
Safe sleep 2
Background checks 1
Safety and hazards 1
Other rules 2

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 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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Jul 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
- Food and nutritionMedium severity
  Food Storage
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Reporting of Incidents
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
Feb 24, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Bathrooms
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
- Other rulesHigh severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Dec 18, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
Nov 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Ratios
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Corrected during the visit
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Food and nutritionHigh severity
  Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
- Records and paperworkHigh severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
Aug 14, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Jun 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025

Show 11 earlier visits

Feb 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Bathrooms
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Bathrooms
  Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Sanitation
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Safe sleepHigh severity
  Rest Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessHigh severity
  Sanitation
  Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
May 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Background checksHigh severity
  63-13-40 Background checks for employment
  Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Safety and hazardsMedium severity
  Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards
  Corrected during the visit
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Diapering
  Corrected during the visit
Nov 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 9, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
- Discipline and child guidanceHigh severity
  Discipline and Behavior Management
  Corrected during the visit
- Supervision and ratiosHigh severity
  Direct Supervision
  Corrected during the visit
- Other rulesLow severity
  Center Definitions
  Corrected during the visit
Nov 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasHigh severity
  Outdoor Space
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Sanitation
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
- Health, medication and illnessMedium severity
  Staff Health
  Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
- Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity
  Staff Requirements
  Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
- Records and paperworkMedium severity
  Child Records
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
- Building, equipment and play areasMedium severity
  Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment
  Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
Oct 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. 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. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 51 rules across 16 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 49 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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?

173, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are La Petite Academy's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (843) 875-1230 to confirm.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 875-1230 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(843) 875-1230.

Where is La Petite Academy?

1664 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485. The nearest other daycare we list is Cadence Academy, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).