Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.64
- Local median
- 0.67
La Petite Academy
10025 Cristina Dr, Riverview, FL 33569
- License:
- C13HI0175
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 8, 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 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- January 31, 2027
Typical cost: $1,278 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,278 - $1,387/mo
Median daily rate: $59.00 - $64.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Hillsborough County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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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 inspectionJanuary 27, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJanuary 27, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for La Petite Academy from January 9, 2023 through January 27, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 23, 2025 and involved transportation, with a due date of January 23, 2026.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 2
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 4 local median in 33569
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 21%
- Local median
- 14%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Incident records
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
February 18, 2025June 20, 2025November 12, 2025Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 10, 2025December 23, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The facility's transportation log did not include [Second signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection Licensing observed that the facility transportation log did not have a second signature for the month of December. According to the DCF Handbook section 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 5. The signature of a second childcare personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle
- Correction status
- Due by January 23, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Transportation
- Official code
- 05-04
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]
- Report comments
- During the time of the compliant inspection Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to give a parent a copy of the incident/accident report to sign. According to the DCF Handbook Section 6.4.B.D 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. Completed at the time of inspection. Child is no long ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-04
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the routine inspection the vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements F. By January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by childcare 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 al ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by October 10, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Vehicle Requirements
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- During the time of the compliant inspection the Licensing Specialist observed evidence of dead vermin in the facility. According to the DCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-09
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time inspection, Licensing noticed two incident reports. Each incident reports were insufficient, they were missing the time the incident occurred. One of the reports was missing the parents' signature. The other report was missing the staff that were present the day off the incident. According to the DCF Handbook Section 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 childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the dire ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-05
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]
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the compliant inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the Director failed to document an incident that was reported to her by a parent. According to the DCF Handbook Section 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur.
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the complaint inspection the Licensing Specialist obsereved that the daily attendance on the day of the incident was not accurate with the arrival and departure times of the childcare personnel. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7.5 Daily Attendance B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT
- Correction status
- Due by March 20, 2025
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
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A resilient surface was not provided beneath and within the fall/use zone for [stationary playground equipment]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist measured the mulch around the fall zone and did not measure the required 6 inches of depth. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook, section 3.12 Outdoor Equipment D. 1 . If the ground cover in place is loose ground cover (such as, but not limited to mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) a minimum of 6 inches in depth is required in the use zone. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the use zone area.
- Correction status
- Due by February 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-06
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
- Inspector notes
- During the time of the inspection, the Director advised the Licensing Specialist that there are currently 25 employees. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist monitored 25 of the 25 employee records. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed that multiple employees have not completed their 40 hours Introductory Child Care Training Requirements. During the time of the inspection, the Licensing Specialist provided technical assistance. CCF Handbook, section 4.2 Training Requirements Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion o ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by February 29, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
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
Could you explain the current process for verifying that all children have safely exited the vehicle after a trip?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a December 2025 inspection show that a transportation log was missing a required second signature to verify children arrived safely. Asking about this process helps clarify how the center ensures double-checks are consistently performed.
- Context
- The facility was required to correct this documentation process by January 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that vehicle safety alarms are always in working order?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from September 2025 noted that a vehicle alarm was not in working condition. As transportation is a repeated topic in available records, asking about maintenance routines provides insight into how the center prioritizes safety equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you manage daily attendance records to ensure they are accurate for every child in your care?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2025 inspection indicate that attendance records were not fully accurate regarding arrival and departure times. Discussing this helps clarify the center's current methods for tracking student presence throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all incident reports are fully documented and shared with parents on the same day an event occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from 2025 show multiple instances where incident reports were missing required details, signatures, or were not shared with parents on time. Understanding the current reporting workflow helps parents know what to expect regarding communication.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to maintaining a clean and pest-free environment throughout the facility?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from August 2025 noted the presence of vermin in the facility. Asking about the center's cleaning and maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the facility manages its environment.
- Context
- This issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations