Child Care Center
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La Petite Academy
North Charleston, SC
· Charleston County
3608 Ashley Phosphate,
North Charleston, SC 29418
Quick Facts
Capacity
114 children
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
ABC Quality Level
B
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Contact Information
📞 (877) 915-9230
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
13845
License Issued
Apr 11, 2026
Active Through
Apr 11, 2029
Issued By
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Licensor
Weathers, Jaynie
District Office
South Carolina Dept. of Social Services - Division of Child Care Services
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About the Provider
New friendships. New ideas. New ways to learn.
Welcome to the joys of childhood. Welcome to La Petite Academy.
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively.
And discover how enjoyable learning can be.
It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.
In addition, our entire school is designed to ensure that your child’s safety and security remain our top priority. And communication is essential. With regular updates (including many photos) of your child’s experiences, you can feel comfortable that you are sharing this journey – every step of the way.
Welcome to the joys of childhood. Welcome to La Petite Academy.
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively.
And discover how enjoyable learning can be.
It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.
In addition, our entire school is designed to ensure that your child’s safety and security remain our top priority. And communication is essential. With regular updates (including many photos) of your child’s experiences, you can feel comfortable that you are sharing this journey – every step of the way.
Additional Information:
ABC Quality Level: A;
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00AM–6:00PM
- Tuesday6:00AM–6:00PM
- Wednesday6:00AM–6:00PM
- Thursday6:00AM–6:00PM
- Friday6:00AM–6:00PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Type | Date | Deficiency Type | Severity | Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Review | 2026-08-07 | Food Storage | High | On Site |
| Annual Review | 2026-07-24 | Sanitation | Medium | Pending |
| Annual Review | 2026-07-24 | Outdoor Space | Medium | Pending |
| Annual Review | 2026-07-24 | Rest Equipment | High | Pending |
| Complaint | 2026-04-30 | Center Definitions | High | On Site |
| Renewal Application | 2026-02-05 | Child Records | Medium | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2026-02-05 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2026-02-05 | Staff Health | Medium | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2026-02-05 | Rest Equipment | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2025-12-19 | Direct Supervision | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2025-12-19 | Discipline and Behavior Management | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2025-04-22 | Inspection | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2025-04-22 | Direct Supervision | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2025-04-22 | Food Storage | High | Yes |
| Annual Review | 2025-04-04 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Annual Review | 2025-04-04 | Direct Supervision | High | Yes |
| Annual Review | 2025-04-04 | Diapering | Medium | Yes |
| Annual Review | 2025-04-04 | Outdoor Space | Medium | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Staff Records | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Direct Supervision | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Ratios | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Staff Health | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Staff Health | Medium | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-12-02 | Discipline and Behavior Management | High | On Site |
| Annual Review | 2024-09-10 | Rest Equipment | High | Yes |
| Annual Review | 2024-09-10 | Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2024-07-22 | |||
| Complaint | 2024-03-04 | |||
| Annual Review | 2024-01-22 | |||
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Reporting of Incidents | High | On Site |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Child Records | Medium | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Diapering | High | On Site |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Diapering | Medium | On Site |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Indoor Space and Conditions - Environmental Hazards | Medium | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Outdoor Space | High | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Outdoor Space | Medium | Yes |
| Renewal Application | 2024-01-16 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-10-25 | Direct Supervision | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2023-09-07 | Direct Supervision | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2023-09-07 | Ratios | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2023-09-07 | Staff Health | Medium | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-07-25 | |||
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment | Medium | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Staff Records | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Staff Requirements | N/A | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Direct Supervision | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Ratios | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Staff Health | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2023-02-24 | Furniture, Toys, and Recreational Equipment | Medium | Pending |
| Complaint | 2022-12-05 | Direct Supervision | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2022-12-05 | Ratios | High | On Site |
| Annual Review | 2022-10-17 | Outdoor Space | High | Yes |
| Review | 2022-10-17 | Outdoor Space | High | Pending |
| Complaint | 2022-09-12 | Direct Supervision | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2022-09-12 | Ratios | High | On Site |
| Complaint | 2022-08-31 | Staff Requirements | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2022-07-13 | Child Abuse & Neglect | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2022-06-16 | Direct Supervision | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2022-06-16 | Staff Health | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2022-06-16 | 63-13-40 Background checks for employment | High | Yes |
| Complaint | 2022-05-16 | Ratios | High | Yes |
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