Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.13
- Local median
- 0.16
La Petite Academy Inc
9601 Pickwood Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514
- License:
- C01ES0102
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 140
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,057 - $1,062 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,057 - $1,062/mo
Median daily rate: $48.80 - $49.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Escambia County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 25, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 25, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for La Petite Academy Inc from January 11, 2023 through June 25, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 27 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of June 28, 2026.
Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Two later inspections, from June 8, 2026 through June 25, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 27
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 6
9 in last 12 months
11 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32514
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 12%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 6
- Local average
- 0.56
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023March 25, 2025April 15, 2026May 27, 2026Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023May 19, 2026Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 6, 2024May 21, 2026Incident records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023July 2, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023May 19, 2026Staff-to-child ratio
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 25, 2023May 21, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Child care personnel needed to complete the training, testing and send the updated training transcript to licensing on or before May 28, 2026. The facility now has until June 28, 2026 to send licensing the completed and updated training transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by June 28, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2:7] child care personnel for [infant] children is required. A ratio of [1:7] child care personnel for [infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A ratio of [ 2:7 ] child care personnel for [ infant ] children is required. A ratio of [ 1:7 ] child care personnel for [ infant ] children was observed. Child care personnel left the infant classroom and entered the 1 year old classroom. Leaving the infant classroom out of ratio. Infant classroom ratio is 1:4. The classroom came back into compliance once the teacher reentered the infant classroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR]
- Report comments
- Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Child care personnel entered the classroom and aggressively handled a child at naptime. The child care personnel is no longer employed at the child care facility. Counselor Comments The complaint inspection was conducted by counselor A.Slepica. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me: amanda.slepica@myflfamilies.com ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Amanda Slepica 05/21/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Gabbrielle Zisa 05/21/2026
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Pictures of the bathroom in the three-year-old classroom were taken by licensing and sent to provider.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. On day of complaint inspection, licensing viewed and photographed a soiled diaper in a trash can without being placed in a plastic lined bag. Facility will add disposable plastic bags to the trash cans, in each classroom that has potty training children. And send a picture to licensing on or before 6/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-10
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-02
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- An employment history verification was not documented and on file. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-04
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at time of initial screening or upon change in employers. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/21/2026.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Licensing monitored the Clearinghouse roster prior to commencing complaint, child care personnel had left the facility and updates were not made to the Clearinghouse roster. Facility will make updates to reflect current employee Clearinghouse roster on or before 6/26/2026 and notify licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by June 26, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care personnel did not complete the 40-hour introductory child care training requirements. Child care personnel will need to complete the training, testing and send the updated training transcript to licensing on or before May 20, 2026.
- Correction status
- Due by May 20, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Pest control took place in rooms occupied by children. CCF Handbook Section 3.1, H Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Pest control was completed in the school age classroom while children were present resulting in a children have an allergic action. The Provider will ensure pest control substance is not distributed while children are present.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-10
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Childcare personnel did not complete incident reports letting parents know their children had an allergic reaction on the day the incident occurred. The Provider will complete an accident/incident report training for all childcare personnel and submit the training itinerary, employee sign in roster and submit to the licensing office on or before 08/18/2025 via email.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Correction / follow-up note
- Director did not have an active director credential. Director will provide updated transcript reflecting current director credential on or before August 27, 2025.
- Correction status
- Due by August 27, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The teacher was observed on live stream as rough handing the child which resulted in visible fingernail scratches on the two year old child.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete. And properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the ImmunizationGuidelines-Florida Schools, Ch ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Per DCF Handbook 7.1 Immunization Records The childcare facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete. And properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DHForm 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the ImmunizationGuidelines-Florida Schools, Chi ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 2, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12 one-year-old] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [14 one-year-old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- 2.3 Ratios The staff-to-child ratio, as established in Section 402.305(4), F.S., is based on primary responsibility for the direct supervision of children and applies at all times while children are in care. 2.3.1 Mixed Age Groups A. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children under one year of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than four children of any age group, at all times. B. In groups of mixed age ranges, where children one year of age but under two years of age are included, one child care personnel must be responsible for no more than six children of any age group, at all times. On Day 2 of the inspection, counselor observed ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [one-year-old] group was inadequate in that [there were multiple unexplained injuries occurring at different times throughout the day, and the teachers had no explanations, and or was not aware of the injuries, and or the cause of the injury.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 2.4 Supervision 2.4.1 General Supervision Requirements B. Child care personnel must be assigned to provide direct supervision to a specific group of children and be with that group of children at all times. Children must never be left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location. ***This violation was resolved at the time of inspection, due to the counselor having conversations with the staff on making sure that all children are being watched and cared for appropriately, and that they are being mindful and documenting any concerns with children throughout the day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. ****To become compliant with this violation, the childcare provider must submit documentation to the licensing office no later than 11/20/2023 showing that all childcare personnel have had updated training on accident and incident documentation and notification.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [custodial parent and or legal guardian signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program child care personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs.
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- The facilitys record for a child receiving medication was incomplete in that it did not include [any documentation of when a non- prescription diaper cream was being administered (to children in care) during the time that the facilities tablet system was down.]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, F
- Correction / follow-up note
- 6.5 Medication Child care programs are not required to give medication; however, if a program chooses to do so, it must comply with the following requirements: A . The child care program must have written authorization from the custodial parent or legal guardian to give prescription and non-prescription medications. This authorization must be dated and signed by the custodial parent or legal guardian and contain the childs name; the name of the medication to be given; and date, time and amount of the correct dosage to be given. Prescription and non-prescription medications that are used on an as needed basis require the parent/ legal guardian to provide additional documentati ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by November 20, 2023
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Medication
- Official code
- 40-12
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
- Report finding
- Child care personnel misrepresented information, impersonated, or provided fraudulent information related to the child care facility to a parent/guardian, licensing authority, or law enforcement. s. 402.319(1)(f), F.S.
- Inspector notes
- ****A teacher wrote up an incident report in which the report stated detailed information about an incident occurring in the classroom, the teacher signed the report and submitted the report to the front office and the provider signed off on the report as well. When counselor conducted interviews, the same teacher informed the counselor that she actually did not know what happened to the child, and she just made something up and wrote it on the incident report. Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments N/A Counselor Comments ******The complaint was found invalid for Diapering. ******The complaint was found valid for Ratio (Insufficient Staff)___Resolved at the time of the ins ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 47 - Access/Child Safety
- Official code
- 47-08
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Report comments
- 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination requirement. A. Part I Courses (30 Hours) Child care personnel must complete all of the following: * Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations * Health, Safety and Nutrition * Identifying and Rep ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5
- Report comments
- 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.3 Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training All child care personnel who work in a facility that offers care to infants must have training regarding guidance on safe sleep practices, preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; recognition of signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; strategies for coping with crying, fussing, or distraught child and the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy in early childhood within 30 days of hire at the facility. For child care personnel to satisfy this requirement the training must be accomplished through one of following methods: Department's Health Saf ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Personnel records or copies of records were not being maintained at the facility and available for review by the licensing authority. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 7.4 Personnel Records Records must be maintained and kept current on all child care personnel, as defined by Section 402.302(3), F.S. These records shall be on-site, available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Due by September 29, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K
- Report comments
- 5 Background Screening 5.1 Initial Screening K. The employer/owner/operator must add child care personnel to their Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of when the individual has received a child care eligible result and has been hired at the facility. Employer/owner/operator must add an end date for individuals on the Employee/Contractor Roster in the Clearinghouse within 10 days of the employment termination.
- Correction status
- Due by September 28, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
What steps has the center taken to ensure all staff members are consistently using positive and supportive guidance techniques with the children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection note a concern regarding staff interactions with children. Asking about current training and support helps parents understand how the center promotes a positive environment for all children.
- Context
- The staff member involved in the May 2026 incident is no longer employed at the facility.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor classroom coverage to ensure that required staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2026 identified a temporary instance where staff-to-child ratios were not met. This question allows the director to explain their current process for managing transitions and ensuring adequate supervision.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the process for keeping background screening and employment records up to date for all staff members?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2026 indicate that some personnel documentation and roster updates were not current at the time of the visit. Understanding the center's administrative process helps parents feel confident that all staff meet regulatory requirements.
- Context
- The facility was required to update these records by late June 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members complete their required introductory training and professional development on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2026 inspection show that some staff had not yet completed required introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks and manages staff training deadlines.
- Context
- The facility was given a deadline of June 28, 2026, to provide updated training transcripts.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for communicating with parents if an accident or incident occurs during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from July 2025 noted that incident documentation and notification to parents were not always completed as required. Learning about the current communication policy helps parents know what to expect regarding updates on their child's day.
Related violations