Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
La Petite Academy, Inc.
Voorhees, NJ
· Camden County
711 Haddonfield-Berlin Road,
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Quick Facts
Capacity
142 children
Age Range
0 - 13 years
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
1
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Contact Information
📞 (856) 435-7288
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
04LAP0002
License Issued
Sep 24, 2026
Active Through
Sep 24, 2029
Issued By
New Jersey Department of Children & Families
District Office
New Jersey Dept of Children and Families - Office of Licensing
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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.
Hours of Operation
- Monday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday07:00 AM - 05:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Inspection Date | Type | Reinspection / Rule | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2026-08-31 | Re-Inspection,Email | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-07-24 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2026-06-23 | Renewal | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-10-24 | Other | No | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-11 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2025-07-09 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-06-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-05-08 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-21 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2025-04-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2024-01-25 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2024-01-23 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-12-18 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-11-13 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-10-10 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-08-29 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-07-17 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-06-05 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-04-27 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(r) | Based on Complaint 21954: The center must ensure the safety and well being of all children and staff in room 5. (Pertains to a child consistently hitting, biting and scratching children and staff in that room). - The center shall take any steps required by the Office of Licensing to correct conditions in the building or center that may endanger the health, safety, and well-being of the children served. |
| 2023-03-20 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.6(a) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by OOL. - The center shall maintain on file a Staff Records Checklist designated by the Office of Licensing, as specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.1(b), indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the applicable staff education and experience, as specified in 3A:52-4.6(b) through (d). |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.10(b)(1) | Ensure that all staff submit a CARI background check upon renewal. - When the center applies for a new or renewal license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department the completed CARI consent forms for all staff members who are or will be working at the center on a regularly scheduled basis. Within two weeks after a new staff member begins working at the center, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall submit to the Department a completed CARI consent form for the new staff member. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.11(a)(1) | Ensure that all staff, the sponsor and/or the sponsor representative complete a CHRI background check as required for the center's license renewal. - As a condition of securing a license or Certificate of Life/Safety Approval, the sponsor or sponsor representative shall ensure that a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) fingerprint background check is completed for himself or herself, and for all staff members at least 18 years of age who are or will be working at the center on a regularly- scheduled basis, to determine whether any such person has been convicted of a crime, as specified in P.L. 2000, c. 77 (N.J.S.A. 30:5B-6.10 to 6.17). The sponsor or sponsor representative and each staff member shall complete the electronic fingerprinting process through the vendor authorized by the State to conduct CHRI background checks through the Division of State Police in the Department of Law and Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(d)(1) | Ensure that all credentialed staff complete 20 hours of staff development annually. - In lieu of the child care staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(b), the director, head teacher(s), group teacher(s), and program supervisor(s) shall each complete 20 hours of staff development each year. Recommended topics of training for these staff include educational and physical activity. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-6.8(a)(1) | Ensure that the center completes and maintains on file a children's records checklist, including the child's name, address, birth date and date of enrollment. - The center shall complete and maintain on file for each enrolled child a Children’s Records Checklist, signed by the director, sponsor, or sponsor representative and designated by the Office of Licensing, indicating that the center has obtained documentation of the child's name, address, birth date, and date of enrollment. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(c) | Ensure that all staff complete 12 hours of staff development annually. - The center shall ensure that all staff members who work at the center complete 12 hours of continuing staff development each year. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-4.8(f)(1) | Ensure that all staff orientation training is documented as clock hours of staff development. - The staff development specified in N.J.A.C. 3A:52-4.8(a) through (d) shall be clock hours of staff development. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(n)(1) | Ensure that the center conducts fire drills at least once per month during each session provided at the center, including one fire drill annually that is conducted during nap time. - Fire prevention requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct fire drills at least once a month, as specified in the NJUFC. The center shall ensure that fire drills are conducted during each session provided at the center and that one fire drill per year is conducted during nap time, if applicable. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(l)(4) | Ensure that the center conducts at least two lockdown drills per year during each session provided at the center and maintains records of the drills on file. - Emergency procedure requirements are as follows: the center shall conduct two lockdown drills per year and maintain on file a record of each lockdown drill. The center shall ensure that lockdown drills are conducted during each session provided at the center. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(16) | Repair and/or paint the walls and other surfaces as required.( Paint/repair magnetic walls throughout the center). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: walls shall be painted or otherwise covered whenever there is evidence of |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. (Replace old wall vents throughout the center). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all flooring and carpeting are kept clean and in good repair. (Clean/stirp and wax floors throughout the center). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2023-03-06 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2023-01-24 | Yes | Center Inspection | |
| 2022-12-21 | Complaint | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-11-28 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(2) | Ensure that all ceiling tiles are kept clean and in good repair. (Secure ceiling tile in room 1) - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: floors, carpeting, walls, window coverings, ceilings, and other surfaces shall be kept clean and in good repair. |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(15) | Maintain all mechanical ventilation in a clean and operating condition. (Clean vents in all children bathrooms throughout the center). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: ventilation outlets shall be clean and free from obstructions, and filters shall be replaced when saturated. |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(a)(9) | Ensure that toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks and other plumbing are maintained in operating and sanitary condition. (Clean around toilets in all children's bathrooms). - Indoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: toilets, wash basins, kitchen sinks, and other plumbing shall be maintained in good operating and sanitary condition. |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(7) | Provide and maintain the resilient surfacing and use zones under all play equipment as required. (Replenish mulch throughout the play area). - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the center shall comply with the Playground Safety Subcode of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code, as specified in N.J.A.C. 5:23-11. |
| 2022-10-18 | Violation | 3A:52-5.3(b)(1) | Ensure that all outdoor hazards are removed as required. (Replace missing wooden border in play area). - Outdoor maintenance and sanitation requirements are as follows: the building, land, walkways, and outdoor play area shall be free from hazards to the health, safety or well-being of the children. |
| 2021-07-29 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-24 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-06-09 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2021-05-06 | Renewal | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2020-02-19 | Re-Inspection | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-12-18 | Monitoring | Yes | Center Inspection |
| 2019-11-14 | Monitoring | No | Center Inspection |
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