Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.62
- Local median
- 0.6
La Petite Academy
12024 Cobble Stone Dr, Hudson, FL 34667
- License:
- C06PA0089
- 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, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 175
- License expiration:
- September 21, 2026
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,322 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,322/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $61.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Pasco County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionNovember 12, 2025
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsNovember 12, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for La Petite Academy from January 13, 2023 through November 12, 2025.
Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on September 4, 2025 and involved staff training, with a due date of October 4, 2025.
Transportation was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 8
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in Hudson
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 2.13
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of inspection, the Operator advised the Licensing Specialist that there 19 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 19 of the 19 employee records. When the Licensing Specialist was reviewing the files the licensing specialist observed two personnel did not their School Readiness training within the 90 days. The director was given until October 4, 2025, to come into compliance with this standard. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance, School Readiness Program Health and Safety Standards Handbook Section 3.1 Preservice. Child care personnel must successfully complete the preservice train ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-13
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The director advised that there are 4 drivers. Driver 1s license will expire on 6/1/29, the physical was conducted on 7/16/24, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 2/28/27 and the driver has completed the transportation training. Driver 2s license will expire on 10/15/26, physical was conducted on 8/6/24, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 11/30/25 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. Driver 3s license will expire on 12/23/29, physical was conducted on 3/19/2024, the CPR and First Aid certificate is valid until 11/30/25 and the driver as completed transportation safety training. Driver 4s license will expire on 9/16/26, physica ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 31, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the inspection, the director advised that currently there are two transportation vehicles. First vehicle is a 2007 Chevy Midwest (133372) that was last inspected on 12/26/24 and is insured through Ace American Insurance Company with an effective date of 4/1/25. The second vehicle is a 2024 Chevy Bus (186782) that was last inspected on 4/15/25 and is insured through Ace American Insurance Company with an effective date of 4/1/25. 7-06 During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed the 2007 Chevy Midwest (133372) that the installed vehicle alarm was not in working condition in that it could not be heard from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. The director w ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: The Background Screening Clearinghouse will generate e-mails and send you, the provider, a reminder at 60, 30, and 21 days prior to the retention date expiration. Please note, you will only receive that notification for the staff that are on your facility/home roster. Please keep your roster current in the Clearinghouse to avoid confusion on expiration dates, or unwanted notifications. During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist reviewed the Background Screening Clearinghouse Rooster. During the inspection, Licensing Specialist observed one personnel did not have a cleared background screening that was working. The directo ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
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]
- Report comments
- 11.3 Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B B. The child care facility operators, employees, and volunteers must comply with written disciplinary and expulsion policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Child Discipline
- Official code
- 11-03
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [every 6 one year old] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13 one and two year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed two teachers with thirteen one- and two-year-old children. "(4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 yea ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
- Inspector notes
- Child Care Regulation observed that the alarms for both vehicles were not loud enough to be heard from a distance of 500 feet. 2.5.4 F. By January 1, 2022 all vehicles used by child care facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/sta ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [large climber] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Child Care Regulation observed that the ground covering was below the minimum requirement of six inches. During the inspection, Child Care Regulation observed that the facility did not maintain the mulch around the large climber, in that the mulch depth measured less than one inches in depth. 3.12, D. Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a fall/use zone that extends a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the equipment. All types of ground cover must be maintained to provide resilience and reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. 1. If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to: ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 22, 2023
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Can you tell me about the current process for ensuring all staff members have their required background screenings completed and documented?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a May 2025 inspection noted an instance where documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center maintains these records for all employees.
- Context
- This finding was noted as completed at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that vehicle safety alarms are in proper working order before transporting children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from May 2025 identified an issue with a vehicle alarm not meeting sound requirements. This question helps parents understand the current maintenance and testing routine for transportation safety equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all drivers have their required physical examinations and medical approvals on file and up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2025 show a finding regarding a driver's missing annual physical examination. This question allows the center to explain their current tracking system for driver requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the training program for new staff to ensure they complete all required preservice training on time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from September 2025 noted that some personnel had not completed required training within the expected timeframe. This question helps parents understand how the center monitors and supports staff training compliance.
Related violations
General question
What is your daily routine for ensuring that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day, especially during transitions?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Maintaining appropriate supervision levels is essential for child safety and care quality. This question helps parents understand the center's approach to staffing and how they handle fluctuations in the daily schedule.