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La Petite
- licensed capacity
- 120
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 1986
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About
About La Petite
La Petite is a licensed child care center in The Colony, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 24, 1986, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:45 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 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 120 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Dance, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga (additional fee) |
| Staff | CPR and First Aid certified, ongoing monthly training, 80+ years combined experience |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (live streaming classroom video via SproutAbout) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from select local elementary schools) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (SproutAbout®) |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
La Petite has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for La Petite
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 120 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1986
- License number
- #123451- 684
Summary
16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 16 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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.
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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“The caregiver in the naproom was observed using her personal device during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
Aug 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children in the school age classrooms were observed being feed snack without washing hands. Based on information gathered food has been served at the operation without hand washing occurring. CI: Children were taken to wash their hands by the caregivers, director, and assistant director.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The operations loose fill is compacted and measuring about 2.5 inches- 3.0 inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver who has been employeed for over 90 days has not completed a first aid course.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Multiple classrooms at the operation have walls with chipped painted accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
“The classrooms were missing emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation is not following the USDA guidelines for when meals are being given. The children were not given a fruit component for lunch.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“One of the vehicle's seats is torn and has the cushion coming out.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The acitivity plans were not posted in any of the classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“One vehicle's first aid kit was missing antiseptic solution. This was corrected at inspection when the antiseptic solution was added.”
Corrected during the visit
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The menu was not posted and is not being followed.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
746.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records
“The medication log has not been updated for a child who has been given medication.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025
- May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 25 earlier visits
Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on evidence of the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when yelling and using profanity in the presence of children in care. In addition, a caregiver did not use good judgment when not intervening in a timely manner, while two children got into an altercation that resulted in injuries.”
The state verified the correction on May 29, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Five staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training from the last full year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The wooden border on the playground has nails sticking out in multiple spots. A wire is accessible to children on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Four children's files are missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2024
- Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One childs file does not have a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2023
Aug 28, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2202(4) - Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Integrated activities
“For a duration of about 30 minutes, a child with special needs was observed sitting in the same spot, playing with the same toys.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During the inspection, it was determined that the food preparation sink in the infant classroom is being used to hand wash after diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“In the 2 year old classroom, children are not getting the same cots everyday. There is no system in place to ensure kids are getting the same cots.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
- May 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“The caregiver in the After school classroom was observed allowing a child to pull another child's arm and attempting to drag the child back into the classroom, without intervening.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is not ensuring that the operation is in compliance with the minimum standards due to the continued deficiencies being cited.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“During inspection one child walked out of the After school classroom into the director's office without appropriate supervision. During the inspection the director was caring for two children in her office, while doing management duties. During the inspection the caregiver in the PreSchool/Pre-K classroom did not know how many children she had in care, even after using the tools provided by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on May 25, 2023
Apr 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation has not entered a person who should be on the controlling persons.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“On the younger childrens playground there where two animal broken bikes. On the older children's playground there was a bike with a broken seat.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation has not entered a person who should be a designated controlling person.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“A child was observed sleeping infront of the emergency exit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2023
Mar 14, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The center did not have the most recent fire inspection on file to be observed. The last inspection report on file is from August 11, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The menu posted was from the week of February 27, 2023 and has not been updated for the current week of March. This was corrected at inspection by, the current menu for the week of March 2023 being posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
“The centers first aid kit and the bus first aid kit had expired medication, alchol pads, and first aid cream.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two staff files were observed and did not have first aid cards on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three children's files were observed and did not have updated immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The children's product recall form was last signed on June 30, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two staff files were observed and did not have CPR cards on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023
- Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 27, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not share a copy of the incident report with the parent and did not get it signed.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was neglected as a result of inappropriate supervision.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation did not report to Child Care Regulations within the required 48 hour time frame. The incident occurred on 1/27/23 and the operation reported on 1/30/23.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on information gathered from the investigation, the 21month to 3-year-old classroom was out of ratio with 1 caregiver and 13 children. The specified age group was 2 years old.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is not ensuring that the operation is in compliance with the minimum standards due to the total number of deficiencies in a two-year period, and repeated incidents where children are left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“A caregiver did not actively supervise children on the playground, resulting in a two-year-old child climbing the fence, and leaving the premises. The child was found by a bystander and returned to the operation by law enforcement.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A tricycle was observed on the playground with a missing wheel. The wheel was found under the play stucture.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
Jun 15, 2022Visit2 rules cited
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Two children's files are missing hearing and vision.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child does not have updated immunizations in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2022
May 31, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four staff files do not have notarized affidavits.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's file is missing a signed health statement from the physician.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“The operations last health inspection was conducted on 3/31/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant feeding schedules have not been completed for the infant classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Three children's files are missing hearing and vision.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child is missing immunizations in the file. One child does not have updated immunizations in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2022
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“The operation did not provide an incident report to the parent within the 48 hours of the incident happening. The incident occurred on 5/19/2022 and the parent signed it on 6/1/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“A child was placed at risk when being able to get out from the Pre-K classroom, walk to the school age classroom and walk outside to the gated side of the building . The incident occurred on 5/19/2022 and the parent was notified on 5/20/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“It was determined a child was able to get out from Pre-K classroom into the school age classroom and go outside to the gated side of the building and was left unsupervised. The child was found by a parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
746.631(b) - Caregivers Have Access to Tracking System
“A child was transitioned into another classroom and was not signed in to the caregivers care. The caregiver did not have access to an iPad which is used to track sign in/out in the classroom”
The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2021VisitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about La Petite
Is La Petite licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 24, 1986.
When was La Petite last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.
Has La Petite had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 16 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 care for?
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does La Petite accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are La Petite's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does La Petite cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 625-4440 to ask.
What is La Petite's phone number?
(972) 625-4440.
Where is La Petite?
5900 Paige Rd, The Colony, TX 75056. The nearest other daycare we list is Academy of Carlos Machado Jiu-Jitsu, 0.2 miles away.