La Petite Academy - Avondale AZ Child Care Center

13003 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD , AVONDALE AZ 85392
(623) 935-9222

About the Provider

Description: 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-7971
  • Capacity: 204
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-10-16
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-05-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-04-30
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0171703 2026-04-08 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 4/08/2026 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspections Rights was given to the facility at the time of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The DES Group Size requirements were observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. There were two buses (6DA243 and CK 34879) observed for transportation. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed, but are not limited to: *Emergency Information and Immunization Record Card includes the email address *Children’s personal items will be labeled with first and last name *Broom bristles will be inaccessible to children *Kitchen will maintain current infant feeding instructions *Immunization Records will be current *First Aid Kit in the bus will contain all required contents *Required staff file updates when staff transfer from another facility within the company
INSP-0131987 2025-05-20 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the Complaint #00131192 and #00131197 Inspection conducted on 5/20/2025 and is subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice Of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director Designee. The Compliance Officer made contact with the Complainant. Ratios observed were: Infants: 3:9 1’s: 2:12 2's: 2:13 3’s: 2:23 4's-School Age: 1:7 There were 5 staff interviewed during this investigation Documentation observed: Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards, classroom rosters, and accident/incident reports The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of the 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 2 out of 2 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
INSP-0124424 2025-04-10 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the Facility Director at the beginning of the inspection. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Self Evaluation link and Emergency Disaster Contact Form were emailed to the Provider. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. Motor vehicles CK34879 and 117-J65 were approved for use to transport enrolled children. The fingerprint clearance cards for 4 of 4 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Capacity will be posted in each activity room *Written dietary instructions for infants should include the schedule (when and how much to feed the infant) *Soiled diapers will not be changed in the restroom *Diaper handwashing sinks will not be used for cleaning paintbrushes *Continue to monitor the metal playground fence to ensure rust is not accessible to enrolled children *Emergency Plans will be updated annually *Attendance records will include at least the first initial and last name of the parent for each admission and release
INSP-0100537 2025-03-07 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Complaint #00121685 Inspection conducted on 3/07/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. A paper copy of the Notice Of Inspection Rights and the Small Business Rights was given to the Director. A Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. The Compliance Officer was unable to make contact with the complainant. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1’s: 2:11 2's: 2:7 2’s/3's: 2:10 3’s: 2:16 4’s/5’s: 2:17 There were 4 staff interviewed during this investigation Documentation observed: Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record cards, classroom rosters, 3 staff files, and a video clip. The fingerprint clearance cards for 3 of the 3 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Upon completion of the complaint investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 1 of 2 allegations was substantiated and 1 of 2 allegations was unable to be substantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
INSP-0042807 2024-04-15 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 04/15/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the LMS portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The Emergency Disaster Contact form was completed at the time of the inspection. The Empower Self Evaluation was completed at the time of the inspection. The DES Group Size was observed in compliance at the time of the inspection. Motor vehicle CK34879 was approved for use to transport enrolled children. Motor vehicle CF24203 was not approved for use to transport enrolled children. The fingerprint clearance cards for 12 of 12 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interviews, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Children's personal products will be inaccessible and labeled with the child's name. *Soft items such as pillows will be maintained in a clean condition *Tiered shelves in classrooms will be maintained in a clean condition Compliance Officer is Heather Bauer.
INSP-0030886 2023-08-17 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint investigation on 8/17/2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 1-year-old children: 2:13 1 and 2-year-old children: 2:11 2-year-old children: 2:12 3-year-old children: 2:23 4-year-old children: 2:21 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 2 staff files reviewed during this investigation. There was 1 video reviewed during this investigation. Others interviewed: Facility Director Compliance Officer #1 called and emailed the complainant on 8/07/2023 and received a response from the complainant via email on 8/09/2023. Documentation observed were staff files, written warnings, and staff training logs. Upon completion of the Complaint investigation #00062079, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 1 of 1 allegation was substantiated. Please submit the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint investigation conducted on 8/17/2023 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1 is Heather Bauer. Compliance Officer #2 is Fred Geyser.

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