Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
LA PETITE ACADEMY 3
Tucson, AZ
· Pima County
8940 EAST TANQUE VERDE RD,
Tucson, AZ 85749
Quick Facts
Capacity
181 children
Age Range
Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
Type of Care
{3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CDC-1929
License Issued
Oct 1, 2025
Active Through
Sep 30, 2026
Issued By
Arizona Department of Health Services
Accreditation
CACFP
District Office
ADHS Division of Licensing Services
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About the Provider
In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection # | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSP-0165604 | 2026-01-09 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for case #00154687 on 1/9/26. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants - 2:7 Ones - 2:11 Twos - 2:12 Threes - 1:13 Fours - 1:13 There were 5 staff members interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 child’s file reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: page 33 of parent handbook Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 1 allegations was unable to be substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. | |||
| INSP-0136379 | 2025-07-25 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Annual Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/25/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. The Compliance Officer provided the facility with a paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights at the start of the inspection. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the LMS Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact Form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History") -Renew license before 9/30/25 -Review all staff files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0046951 | 2024-08-12 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 8/12/24, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer: Amanda Valenzuela Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group was evaluated at the time of the inspection. Insurance: expires 4/1/25 Fire: expires 8/5/25 *Gas: 8/7/23 Please email new inspection Sanitation: expires 12/31/24 Items discussed but not limited to -Infant care - safety for younger infants when combined with mobile infants. -Renewing license via the portal - Anniversary Application (in "Applications" or "Application History" -Renew license before 9/30/25 -Review all staff / resident files for expiring fingerprint cards | |||
| INSP-0032339 | 2023-09-13 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on September 13, 2023, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Senior Compliance Officer Brenda Alubowicz Compliance Officer Supervisor Lisa Emery Insurance 4/1/24 Auto Insurance 4/1/24 Fire 8/8/24 Gas 8/7/23 Sanitation 12/31/23 3 of 3 fingerprint clearance cards were found to be valid via the DPS website. The DES group size was completed. The empower checklist was emailed. Please complete the plan of correction via the on line portal within 10 days. | |||
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