Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.38
- Local median
- 1.38
La Petite Academy #154
130 Buenaventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743
- License:
- C09OS0029
- 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: 6:30AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 170
- License expiration:
- December 12, 2026
Typical cost: $1,170 - $1,365 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,170 - $1,365/mo
Median daily rate: $54.00 - $63.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Osceola 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 inspectionMarch 19, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 19, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 16 available inspections for La Petite Academy #154 from March 14, 2023 through March 19, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2025 and involved background screening, with a due date of December 18, 2025.
That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from December 17, 2025 through March 19, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 16
- Recorded violations
- 22
- Higher-concern violations
- 7
- Repeated topics
- 4
7 in last 12 months
13 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
16 total inspections vs 3 local median in 34743
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 31%
- Local median
- 31%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.73
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2024November 18, 2025Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 5, 2024April 15, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
August 8, 2025November 18, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
December 5, 2024November 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider was made aware that the driver cannot drive until she has completed the training.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 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 drivers personnel record did not include [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, E (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider was made aware that the driver cannot drive until she has the training completed. The training cannot be an online training, but in-person.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [the training transcript was not in the file]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 (Section 3.5 Health and Safety, Page 9) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- Two child care personnel were missing the training transcript in their files.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-02
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel, including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the required in-service training during the states fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7 (Section 3.3, Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- The director and a child care personnel did not have In-service documentation on the file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-07
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Documentation of in-service training was not recorded on CF-FSP Form 5268, Child Care In-service Training Record. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) [SR]
- Report comments
- The director and a child care personnel did not have the Form 5268 on the file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-08
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employed. s.402.3055(1)(b), F.S. and Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The director and a child care personnel were missing the document in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-03
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Nine out of 14 staff don't have the signed form in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Four child care personnel do not have the employment history verification on file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two personnel did not have the signed form in the file.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-06
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [May thru July]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- The facility has not conducted fire drill for the months of May thru July. They will do them and send the log to licensing by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The child care personnel started the introductory training on 6/20/2023. She has been suspended with no returning until she completes her training requirements.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider will email the immunization records to licensing on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The provider will email the physical exams to licensing on or before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by September 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-01
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of this inspection, licensing observed a sulfur smell in the VPK area. The facility is currently working on resolving this issue.
- Correction status
- Due by April 29, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of this inspection, licensing observed van (tag #lhll89) did not have required alarm system. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have the required alarm system installed to prompt the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection licensing observed an overwhelmingly strong sewer smell coming from the wall in the VPK B area. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 A health deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, licensing observed the toilet in the single stall two year old classroom has a cracked toilet lid. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Restrooms and Bath Facilities
- Official code
- 21-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection in the two year old class. Licensing observed that there was no impermeable surface used to change diaper/ pullups. According to the CCF Handbook Diaper changing occurred on a surface that was not impermeable.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-06
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of this inspection, licensing monitored that the therapy aid wasn't level 2 background screened. According the CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel.
- Correction status
- Due by December 19, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of this inspection, licensing observed Childcare personnel in the toddler and two year old classrooms failed to add children arrival time as they arrived. The Daily attendance was brought into compliance during the inspection. According to the CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 46 - Daily Attendance
- Official code
- 46-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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
- At time of inspection it was witnessed a child had an expired immunization on file. Provider will need to retain an updated form, a due date was given to come back in compliance for this standard,
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2023
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
- At time of inspection it was witnessed a child had an expired physical on file. Provider will need to retain an updated form, a due date was given to come back in compliance for this standard,
- Correction status
- Due by April 3, 2023
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 42 - Student Health and Records
- Official code
- 42-02
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
Could you explain the current process for ensuring all staff have their required background screening documentation on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a November 2025 inspection show that some personnel were missing required background screening forms. This question helps clarify the steps now in place to maintain complete and current records for all staff.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that all drivers have their required first aid and CPR training certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2025 noted that a driver's record was missing valid first aid and CPR training certificates. This question helps parents understand how the facility monitors and verifies that transportation staff meet all safety training requirements.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center manage and track the ongoing in-service training requirements for all staff members throughout the year?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show recurring findings regarding missing training transcripts and in-service documentation. This question helps parents learn how the center ensures all employees stay current with their required professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's current approach to maintaining facility cleanliness and addressing environmental concerns promptly?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from 2024 and 2025 include findings related to facility maintenance, such as sanitation and odor issues. This question helps parents understand the center's routine for monitoring the environment and responding to maintenance needs.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to center policies?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication helps families stay informed about how the center operates and manages its daily responsibilities. Understanding these channels ensures parents feel connected and confident in the center's partnership with them.