Skip to content
DaycarePal
Child care center 

La Petite Academy

4027 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 291694.3· 104 reviews
licensed capacity
166
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
Call (803) 755-9449WebsiteDirections

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in West Columbia, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 166 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.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parents
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
6 Weeks - 12 Years
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
166 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

Ages6 Weeks - 12 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentHandwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (electives for an additional fee)
StaffDirector has earned her CDA credential and additional early childhood certifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesCameras / live video for parents (free live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout app)
Parent updatesParent app (SproutAbout)
Licensed capacity166 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 Lexington County has a median price of $199 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.
Lexington 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
166 children
License number
#12943
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Food and nutrition 1

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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 12 visits
  1. Jun 10, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. May 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Sep 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 30, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025

    • 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: Mar 13, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

  9. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024

  2. Feb 26, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionHigh severity

      Feeding Chairs

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near La Petite Academy

Daycares in nearby towns

Cayce2 daycares · 2 miCayce-West Columbia1 daycare · 4 miLexington41 daycares · 8 miColumbia202 daycares · 10 miGaston3 daycares · 12 miIrmo18 daycares · 12 miHopkins4 daycares · 15 miBlythewood9 daycares · 17 mi
All 32 daycares in West ColumbiaInfant Daycare in West ColumbiaPreschools & Pre-K in West ColumbiaEarly Morning Daycare in West ColumbiaAll 2,292 daycares in South Carolina

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 June 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has La Petite Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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?

166, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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 (803) 755-9449 to ask.

What is La Petite Academy's phone number?

(803) 755-9449.

Where is La Petite Academy?

4027 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. The nearest other daycare we list is Kimberly Ross, 0.3 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).