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 inspectionApril 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 9, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 19 available inspections for La Petite Academy #164 from February 2, 2023 through April 9, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 12 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 15, 2025 and involved hazardous access.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Four later inspections, from July 7, 2025 through April 9, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
Total inspections
19
3 in last 12 months
Recorded violations
12
0 in last 12 months
Higher-concern violations
4
0 in last 12 months
Repeated topics
2
Last 36 months
Local comparison
19 total inspections vs 13 local median in 32818
Compared to 25 local facilities
Recorded violations per inspection
This provider
0.63
Local median
0.72
0.63This provider
0.72Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
21%
Local median
18%
21%This provider
18%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
37%
Local median
32%
37%This provider
32%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
2
Local average
1.48
2This provider
1.48Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. Corrected at time of inspection. Bottles were put in locked cabinet.
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
Correction status
Due by June 16, 2025
More details
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SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
Official code
30-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water, Digital thermometer]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water, Digital thermometer ]
Medium concern: inspection access or misrepresentation
Report finding
The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to the child care facility, or any portion thereof, during the hours of operation. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR]
Report comments
Licensing Specialist was unable to gain access to facility during hours of operation. SCHOOL READINESS
A ratio of [One] child care personnel for [Four] children is required. A ratio of [One] child care personnel for [Five] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
A ratio of One child care personnel for Five children was observed. Corrected at time of inspection. A ratio of Two child care personnel for Five children corrected.
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
Report comments
One child care personnel did not complete safe sleep practices within 30 days of date of hire.
The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Outdoor fence broken.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a threat to the health, safety or well-being of the children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Facility outdoor area contains multiple tree roots as tripping hazards.
Correction status
Due by May 26, 2024
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Official code
17-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
Report comments
Facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area.
Correction status
Due by May 24, 2024
More details
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PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
Documentation was not maintained for 12 months showing that routine inspections were conducted monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B
Inspector notes
Counselor observed no physical environment log on file.
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4
Report comments
Vehicle does have alarm installed however can not be heard from a distance of 500 feet. Effective 1/1/2022 all vehicle alarms must be audible at 500 feet from the vehicle.
Correction status
Due by May 19, 2023
More details
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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 [spinner] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
Report comments
Insufficient fall surfacing under and around the spinner in the outdoor play area. At lease 6 inches of loose fill required.
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 are taken to ensure that cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2025 inspection noted an instance where hazardous materials were accessible to children, though the report indicates this was corrected immediately at the time of the visit.
Context
Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring that staff members are always maintaining the required adult-to-child ratios in each classroom?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from early 2025 noted a discrepancy in staff-to-child ratios, which the facility addressed during the inspection.
Context
Corrected at time of inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage your outdoor play area maintenance to ensure that fencing and equipment remain in good condition for the children?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that concerns regarding outdoor play area fencing and potential hazards have been noted in multiple reports over the past few years.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for regularly checking and restocking first aid kits to ensure all required supplies are available?
Why ask this
Why ask this
An inspection report from 2025 identified that some items were missing from the facility's first aid kit.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle staff training and documentation to ensure everyone is up to date on required safety practices?
Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from a 2024 inspection indicated that documentation for specific safety training was not available for a staff member at that time.