Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
La Petite Academy Preschool
Mesa, AZ
· Maricopa County
2343 SOUTH POWER ROAD,
Mesa, AZ 85208
Quick Facts
Capacity
197 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-8277
License Issued
Aug 1, 2025
Expired
Jul 31, 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-0164503 | 2025-12-08 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct complaint #00152101 and #00152107 investigation on 12/8/2025. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants:2:6 1-year-old children:1:3 2-year-old children:2:15 3 and 4-year-old children:1:13 4 and 5-year-old children:1:14 There were 4 staff members interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed was: Rosters and Incident reports Upon completion of the complaint #00152101 and #00152107 investigation, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation that 1 out of 1 allegations were substantiated. The following deficiencies were observed 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. | |||
| INSP-0135881 | 2025-07-10 | Complaint,Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Compliance Inspection and complaint investigation. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00134683 investigation conducted on 7/10/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. The fingerprint clearance cards for 5 of 5 staff members were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:7 Todd B: 2:9 Todd C: 1:8 Pre-K: 1:8 Preschool: 1:11 School-age: 1:14 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were rosters and staff files. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00134683, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence and was unable to be substantiated. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Cleanliness throughout the facility *Lesson plans are posted | |||
| INSP-0130847 | 2025-05-06 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. There were no deficiencies observed at the time of complaint #00129422 investigation conducted on 5/6/2025 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 1-year-old children: 1:6 2-year-old children: 1:6 2/3-year-old children: 2:10 3-year-old children: 1:13 4/5-year-old children:1:15 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. Compliance Officer contacted the complainant via email on 5/5/2024. Documentation observed were communication through app, rosters, behavior plan and incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00129422, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. | |||
| INSP-0048932 | 2024-10-04 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a complaint investigation. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The following deficiencies were observed at the time of complaint #00091036 investigation conducted on 10/4/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Corrections will not be accepted at this time. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 2:5 and 1:6 2-year-old children: 3:17 3 and 4-year-old children: 3:21 School- Age children: 1:11 There were 3 staff interviewed during this investigation. There was 4 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documentation observed were Emergency, Information and Immunization Record card, attendance forms and rosters. Upon completion of the complaint investigation #00091036, it was determined from observation, interview and documentation, that 2 of 2 allegations lacked sufficient evidence to be substantiated. Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Tara Farrell | |||
| INSP-0046026 | 2024-07-16 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A Plan of Correction will not be accepted at this time. 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 Checklist form was completed at the time of the inspection. The fingerprint clearance cards for 6 of 6 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: * Van first aid kit needs scissors *Weeds and trash are picked up around the facility *Copies of the front and back of fingerprint clearance cards Compliance Officer #1: Elizabeth Enriquez Compliance Officer #2: Patti Longman | |||
| INSP-0044961 | 2024-06-11 | Complaint | Complete |
| Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies observed at the time of the complaint #00085671 investigation conducted on 6/11/2024. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. The Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:5 1-year-old children: 1:6, 1:6 2-year-old children: 2:15 3-year-old children: 1:12 4&5-year-old children: 1:11 School-Ace children: 1:7 There were 2 staff interviewed during this investigation. There were 3 staff files reviewed during this investigation. Documents reviewed: Accident/Injury log, Children's Emergency cards. Upon completion of complaint investigation for complaint # 00085671, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that there was insufficient evident to substantiate the 2 of 2 allegations. The Compliance Officer is Patti Longman. | |||
| INSP-0029914 | 2023-07-21 | Compliance (Annual) | Complete |
| Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed during the Compliance Inspection conducted on 07/21/2023, 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 fingerprint clearance cards for 7 of 7 staff members were verified through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. During the exit interview, the following items were discussed but are not limited to: *Final fire inspection from Mesa Fire. Compliance Officer # 1 Stacy Marchelli Compliance Officer #2 Jennifer Forschino | |||
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