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La Petite Academy
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9221 SOUTH TRYON STREET,
Charlotte, NC 28273
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 588-5659
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
6055520
License Holder
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
Oct 19, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
La Petite Academy provides children with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and beyond. Our child-care programs offer a strong curriculum, focusing on school readiness. Our dedicated and highly trained educators teach more than just reading, writing and arithmetic by creating active learning experiences around character building, physical activity and social and emotional development.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours06:00 AM - 06:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for three (3) children. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-104L |
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-204L |
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 829 | .0604(n) |
| Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children. A charcoal grill was not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Chic-fil-a carton was observed in space two (2). | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-171L |
| 2024-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for groups five (5) and six (6) for reference. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age for both playgrounds. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The tic tac toe boards on the bottom of the climbing structure on the preschool playground is severely cracked. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one (1) child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) new caregiver, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility for one (1) employee. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch on the playgrounds were not based on critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-066A |
| 2024-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratio chart was not posted in space four (4). | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to lunch being served. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. An application was not signed by the parent of one (1) child. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually for eight (8) children. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not updated annually for nine (9) children. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not renewed as part of the on-going health and safety training within in five (5) years for three (3) employees. | |||
| 2023-12-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-242A |
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-11 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Toddlers in Space 2 were observed watching an Elmo video on the Teacher's work tablet. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection the facility passed was on 3-7-22. A fire inspection was conducted on 3-22-23, however they did not pass inspection. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. While in Space 2 I did not observe dramatic play material to use with the pretend kitchen sink, refrigerator, stove, I only observed babies and clothing in the interest area. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) On toddler under 15 months does not have a current feeding schedule posted in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator thermometer in Space 3 read 50 degrees, and do not believe it is working properly, the refrigerator itself seemed very cold. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Indoors, books were observed torn apart in several classroom. Outdoors I observed the swing set on the preschool playground is broken and swings are wrapped at the top of the swing stand. Hoola hoops were observed bent, buckets on the toddler playground were observed cracked. A pink heart push toy on the toddler playground was observed to have broken plastic wheels. A mat under the swings on the toddler playground was observed partially covered with dirt and mulch and the other end was sticking out causing a tripping hazard. The fencing around the A/C unit is wooden planks that are weathered, observed splintering, broken leaving sharp edges and the hinges have rusted. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors I observed on the preschool playground tripping hazards, three wooden pieces are sticking out of the ground, it looks like they were wooden posts that have been sawed off. Tree roots by the toddler swing set were observed sticking out of the ground and are considered tripping hazards and protrusions. The outside of the building was observed with peeling paint on the lower trim of the building and on the doors, all inside the fenced in play areas. The chain link fencing is in poor repair in places, where it is unraveling at the base or not secure and the base is rolling up inwards, wooden pegs were used to tie the fencing down and they were observed broken leaving sharp edges and are sticking out and is considered a protrusion. Garden planks of the toddler playground were observed broken. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Three diaper creams in Space 2 were for children no longer enrolled in the program and have not been enrolled for more than 72 hours. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Today I followed a class, serving toddlers, out to the playground. The playground had not been checked, trash and broken equipment on the playground. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One of the buses used for transportation had a first aid kit that had a broken lid that did not close properly. The other bus had a cracked storage container that held the emergency safety panels to place by the bus during an emergency. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. School agers are transported to and picked up from local elementary schools, many of the children's identifying information does not include photographs. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon my arrival three classrooms were not meeting staff/child ratio. Two staff were in the front lobby speaking with the Director and went into classrooms when I walked into the lobby. Prior to them returning to a classroom Space 2, serving toddlers, had one staff with nine children, Space 1, serving two year olds, had one staff with fourteen children. I then walked into Space 8, serving four and five year olds, had one staff with sixteen children. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch in the fall zones on all playgrounds measured less than 1 inch. The mulch has compacted so much it has turned into dirt, which is no longer considered resilient surfacing. | |||
| 2022-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-10 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. While observing a preschool group on the playground I observed a lot of trash, torn paper, string pieces, and broken plastic in the mulch around the play area. | |||
| 2022-11-10 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One staff hired 3/10/22 and has been working with school age children since hired, does not have proof of BSAC certification on file. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During today's visit, while on the preschool/school age playground the mulch in the fall zone areas was compacted and deteriorating and needs to be tilled and fluffed. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The current activity plan with interest centers listed and their activities was dated March 2022 in Space 4 | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Space 8, the pretend kitchen sink compartment was observed missing the sink and the pretend faucet handles were observed broken off. Outdoors - I observed paint peeling on the low boarders of the building on the infant/toddler/two playground. The chain link fence between the preschool/school age program and the infant/toddler/two playground was observed unraveling and piece was sticking out that could scratch or harm a child. On the fenced in side area outside the classroom serving two year olds, I observed a wooden plank around the A/C unit broken and splintering. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Your safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted in the facility today. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. While observing the Preschool/School Age playground, I observed a lot of trash (tissues, plastic candy wrappers, torn plastic pieces). | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for March 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher on vehicle #4 was not mounted and was laying in the front area of the bus. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The front passenger side wheel of vehicle #1 was observed with the tread very low and almost bald. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Many of your emergency information forms for each child transported on each bus of the three buses currently used, do not have a pictures of the children being transported as part of the identifying information. | |||
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