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1415 Peterman Dr, Alexandria, LA
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Smiling Face Academy
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $147
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About
About Smiling Face Academy
Smiling Face Academy is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits in the last 3 years and marks 2 as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The visit list is below; what was cited is in each visit's report on the state's site.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smiling Face Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Rapides Parish has a median price of $147 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$157
Home daycare$139
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$139
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$140
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Smiling Face Academy
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to Smiling Face Academy in the last 3 years and marks 2 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early learning center license (Type III)
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #61173
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 24, 2025: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 2 of 4 visits
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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- Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Jul 17, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Smiling Face Academy
Is Smiling Face Academy licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Smiling Face Academy have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to Smiling Face Academy in the last 3 years and marks 2 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
Does Smiling Face Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smiling Face Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smiling Face Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (318) 446-7265 to ask.
What is Smiling Face Academy's phone number?
(318) 446-7265.
Where is Smiling Face Academy?
1707 Suite B Metro Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301. The nearest other daycare we list is Nanny's Preschool and Child Development Center, 0.2 miles away.