Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.77
- Local median
- 0.38
La Petite Academy
2700 Bobcat Village Center Rd, North Port, FL 34288
- License:
- C12SA0321
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 363
- License expiration:
- December 31, 2026
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,170 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,170/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $54.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Sarasota 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 inspectionApril 20, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 18, 2024
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for La Petite Academy from July 17, 2023 through April 20, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 20, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of May 8, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 4
2 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 6 local median in North Port
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.76
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 12 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023October 17, 2023July 16, 2024February 25, 2025December 12, 2025April 20, 2026Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023July 16, 2024April 20, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
July 16, 2024February 25, 2025April 20, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
July 17, 2023December 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Teacher purse and bottle at childrens reach
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was not clean, free from litter, nails, glass or other hazards. Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Playground liner mulch was showing and made it a tripping hazard.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6)
- Official code
- 21-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- Infant room Baby bottles in and out of the refrigerator did not have labels
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 53 - Bottles Sanitary and Labeled rule 65C-22.005(2), F.A.C
- Official code
- 53-02
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- 33% of the files reviewed were not update. Immunization certificate expired found in children files.
- Correction status
- Due by May 8, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-05
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unlocked door offered access to children to cleaning chemicals Please keep the laundry doors locked.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 15 - Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 15-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A toileting area did not provide a trash receptacle. (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- No trash receptacle in the children bathroom.
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 2025
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 31 - Bathroom Supplies and Equipment rule 65C-22.002(6), F.A.C. 62-133(d) rule 65C-22.002(6), F.A.C. 62-133(d) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident did not include all of the information required in that [the date was missing from one parent's signature]. Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- One incident report was missing the date that the parent of the child signed the incident report.
- Correction status
- Due by March 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 48 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 48-04
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Inspector observed a teacher's drink within children's reach. Drink was moved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-07
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Two students had out of date immunization records.
- Correction status
- Due by March 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Two cots in a three year old classroom did not have 18 of separation.
- Correction status
- Due by December 18, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 25 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24)
- Official code
- 25-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Two teacher's bags were within children's reach. Bags were moved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The facility's outdoor play area contained debris. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Vines were growing on the back fence of the older children's playground.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Staff were observed to use the hand washing sink for food preparation and/or clean up. (Section 12.2, number 4) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Classroom items were being rinsed in the handwashing sink. Provider indicated that they were waiting on getting a portable sink for that classroom. Items were moved at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 37-04
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- One student had an out of date immunization record.
- Correction status
- Due by July 31, 2024
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 57 - Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss.
- Official code
- 57-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- inspector observed a group of toddlers with their teacher on the road/parking lot. Runing from one teacher to another.The facility has breezeways that this activity could have happened there.Inspector informed the director at arrival and directed the teachers to enter the building and that it was a very dangerous activity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. (Section 12.2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Teacher was observed not washing her hands after diapering a child.Director was walking the facility with inspector and brought the issue to the teacher.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 35 - Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28)
- Official code
- 35-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. (Section 12.3, number 6) Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- an iPad was found on the changing table in the infant room. Corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29)
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- inspector observed a group of toddlers with their teacher on the road/parking lot. Runing from one teacher to another. The facility has breezeways that this activity could have happened there. Inspector informed the director at arrival and directed the teachers to enter the building and that it was a very dangerous activity.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A staff member did not wash his/her hands appropriately after diapering a child. Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Teacher was observed not washing her hands after diapering a child. Director was walking the facility with inspector and brought the issue to the teacher.
- Correction status
- Due by November 24, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 35 - Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a)
- Official code
- 35-03
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- an iPad was found on the changing table in the infant room. Corrected at the time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 37 - Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C.
- Official code
- 37-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- Unlocked door with access to the side playground and outdoors. Locked during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
- Official code
- 14-05
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Staff failed to inspect the playground before allowing children on the playground.
- Report comments
- No documentation on playground list of articles/things found out next to the fence. (balls, pins, other toys and articles seemed to be thrown outside of the playground fence).
- Correction status
- Due by August 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 21 - Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages
- Official code
- 21-06
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. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- There are gaps between the gate and the fence. Suggested to use pool noodles as a temporary fix to correct the gap.
- Correction status
- Due by August 2, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 22 - Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 22-04
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 describe the current procedures for ensuring that cleaning supplies are always stored securely and out of reach of children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from December 2025 noted that cleaning supplies were accessible to children. This question helps clarify the steps taken to maintain a secure environment for all children.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current practice for maintaining the required spacing between cots during nap time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in December 2024 indicated that the required 18-inch separation between sleeping spaces was not maintained. Asking this helps parents understand how the facility ensures safe sleep standards are met.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team monitor the outdoor play areas to ensure they remain free of hazards and debris?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2023, 2024, and 2026 show multiple instances where outdoor play areas contained debris or hazards. This question allows the director to explain the daily inspection routine for these spaces.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps are taken to ensure that all children's health and immunization records are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from several inspections between 2024 and 2026 indicate that some student files were missing current or complete immunization documentation. This question helps parents understand the center's process for tracking and updating these important records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that personal items, such as bags or drinks, are kept in designated areas away from children's reach throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection reports from multiple dates, including as recently as April 2026, have noted instances where personal belongings were found within reach of children. This question helps clarify how the facility maintains a clear and organized environment.
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