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La Petite Academy, Inc. #7385

10190 Calle Comercio, Boca Raton, FL 33428

License:
C15PB0604
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 2026
Additional info
Programs and services:
Gold Seal, School Readiness, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
Capacity:
122
License expiration:
December 31, 2026

Typical cost: Not available for Palm Beach County.

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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 inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 29, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 13 available inspections for La Petite Academy, Inc. #7385 from January 31, 2023 through June 29, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on March 20, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Attendance accountability was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Two later inspections on June 29, 2026 showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

18 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 33428

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.69
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
15%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
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.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Staff in the [two-year-olds classroom] area was observed to not wash hands after each diapering procedure. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed items covering and blocking the diaper-changing area sink in the two-year-olds classroom where staff are supposed to practice hand-washing after diapering. Notified director who promptly removed items from blocking the hand-washing sink to allow staff to wash hands. Technical assistance was provided that staff must be utilizing an accessible handwashing area in rooms with diapering needs to practice handwashing after diaper changing.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D)
Official code
10-10
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [toddler room of 12-24 month olds. ].
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed broom and dustpan blocking access to the toilet in the toddler room of children 12-24 months. Staff promptly moved the broom out from the toddler bathroom. Technical assistance was provided that proper storage use practices must be implemented and there be no improper storage of necessary materials and/or equipment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C)
Official code
16-04
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A toilet in the [toddler age 12 to 24 months bathroom] area was not in working order and was not useable. Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed the toilet in the toddler bathroom of children ages 12 to 24 months did not have the correct sized toilet lid to properly cover toilet. Technical assistance was provided that toilets must be in working order and useable. Staff promptly entered work order to work towards resolving matter.
Correction status
Due by April 20, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Toilet and Bath Facilities (Article X.D)
Official code
23-07
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A staff member did not wash their hands properly/thoroughly in that [the kitchen did not have a designated handwashing sink for during food preparation]. (Section 12.2, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed the kitchen did not have a designated handwashing sink. Observed a three-compartment sink for washing dishes and a food preparation sink only. Technical assistance was provided that the facility staff must be utilizing a handwashing sink during food preparation in the kitchen.
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-11
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Improper storage of unnecessary materials/equipment was observed as evidenced by [children's bathroom utilized as a storage, in the toddler classroom and items not pertaining to diaper-changing stored on the diaper changing table in the 2 year olds classroom].
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed the childrens restroom in the toddler classroom was inaccessible due to improper storage. Wooden chairs and step stool, along with broom and dustpan were blocking access to the toilet. In the 2-year olds classroom, observed the diaper- changing table had items not related to diaper-changing stored on it. This included bins and papers, first aid kit, and items in the handwashing sink adjacent to the changing table pad. Technical assistance was provided that childrens bathrooms and diaper-changing tables must be properly maintained, which includes ensuring no improper storage of items. Only items pertaining to toileting/diaper changing should be ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by March 13, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 16 - Storage (Article X.A and C) (Article X.A and C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29)
Official code
16-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The facility's outdoor play area was observed to have [garden hoses, plywood wooden planks and hole in gutter on toddler playground ] which is hazardous. (Section 10.7, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, three garden hoses were observed accessible to children on the playground: a white hose on the ground, a grey hose hanging from the fence, and a blue/green hose on mulch, along with a caution wet floor sign lying flat. These hoses pose a strangulation hazard. A wooden plywood plank was protruding from the mulch, and additional black-painted plywood boards were stored between the infant and main playground fencing near the air conditioning unit, also accessible to children. On the toddler playground, a white-painted rain gutter had a round hole at the base in an area accessible to toddlers, creating a risk if a child inserts a hand or head. On the VPK pl ... [truncated]
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-02
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor play space was not adequately enclosed; fencing was missing, broken or not safely secure as evidenced by [the wooden fencing on the outdoor area where children participating in enrichment programming play]. (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed the outdoor play area designated for children in enrichment programming activities, has a wooden fence that is designed to enclose the air conditioning unit. Observed the wooden fence does not properly close or is secured. Due to this, the wooden fencing has an opening that children can pass through making the air conditioning unit accessible. Technical assistance was provided to the director to repair the wooden fencing, as the air conditioning unit should not be accessible to children and all fencing must be safely secured to prevent injury from hazards.
Correction status
Due by February 23, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Outdoor Play Area Free of Debris/Fenced/Shaded (Article X.B) (Article X.B) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
Official code
25-04
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The daily attendance log for the [VPK B] group was not completed to give real time information. (Section 19.3, number 3) Safety [SR]
Correction / follow-up note
During the inspection, observed no children were signed in for their morning arrival time into the classroom for the VPK group. Informed the staff and the provider. Staff immediately corrected the violation by logging the arrival times of the children to mark them present with the group. Provided technical assistance that children must always be accounted for on the attendance log, to show real-time information of whether children are absent, present, or in programming outside their primary group.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 34 - Daily Attendance Log (Article XV.E) (Article XV.E) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48)
Official code
34-01
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Staff purses or other personal items were observed accessible to children in the [Preschool classroom ].
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed a staff purse accessible to the children in the 3s and 4s year group/classroom. Technical assistance was provided that staff purses or other personal items cannot be accessible to children. Informed staff, who immediately removed purse from the area and placed it in an area inaccessible to children, correcting the non-compliance during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
36-07
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A power cord from the [outside the infant classroom in the walkway area ] was accessible to children.
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed electrical cording/wire suspended from wall outlet to the recliner chair outside the infant classroom, in an area accessible to children. Informed provider that power cords and electrical wires must be inaccessible to children as they pose a hazard. The director promptly removed the cording, resolving the non-compliance during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 36 - Toxic/Hazardous Items (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
36-13
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [2-year-olds ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [peeling paint ]. (Section 10, number 1) Physical Facility [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed peeling paint in the 2 -year-olds' classroom. Technical assistance was provided that walls must be in good repair, and the peeling paint must be addressed/repaired.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A) (Article X.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
15-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A sharp or jagged edge was exposed on the [infant playground].
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed a protruding metal wire with green covering from the artificial tree root leg of the play set on the infant playground. This sharp/jagged piece of wiring, that used to have a gold flower cover like the one adjacent to it, is a hazard for the infants. Technical assistance was provided that the broken play set section poses a hazard to children and must be repaired.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Official code
31-02
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The following equipment and/or toys were unsanitary: [infant playground tree set]. (Section 11.1, number 2) (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Safety [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed the infant playground tree play set had spiders and spider webs throughout the equipment. Technical assistance was provided that the spider and webs must be removed. Equipment must be kept clean and maintained.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 31 - Play Equipment (Article X.A, and H) (Article X.A, and H) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11 Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27)
Official code
31-10
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The name of In the person in charge in the absence of the operator/director was not conspicuously posted.
Report comments
During the inspection, did not observe person in charge in absense of operator/director conspicuously posted. Technical assistance was provided that a person in charge/chain in command needs to be visibly posted in the facility. Provider posted person in charge.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 58 - Person in Charge (Article VIII.A) (Article VIII.A) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 2 Minimum Age Requirements, Page 13)
Official code
58-04
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
There are staff who failed to begin the Department's required 40-hour introductory child care training within 90 days of employment or complete the training within one year.
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed staff member D.E. had begun 40-hour training 9/18/23, but had not yet completed training requirements as of the inspection date 12/16/25. Observed staff member was directly supervising infants during the inspection. Technical assistance was provided that once training begins within 90 days of employment within the childcare industry, staff personnel have one year to complete training requirements.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 66 - Training Requirements (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Articles VI and XV.D; 65C-22 F.A.C.) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 18 Training Requirements, Pages 26-27)
Official code
66-03
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The personnel record for staff did not include a statement that they read or had read to them and understood the contents of the pamphlet "Child Abuse and Neglect in Florida, A Guide for Professionals." (Section 19.4, number 3) Personnel Records [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed facility did not have statement on file that was valid for the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting form for staff personnel B.C., D.E., H.S. and D.S. Technical assistance was provided that all staff in contact with children at the facility must have a current and signed form of the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting, which is valid for one year. Provider had staff members sign their copies of the form, resolving the non-compliance at the time of the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 68 - Child Abuse/Neglect Statement (Article VI.I) (Article VI.I) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48)
Official code
68-01
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The facility did not have a current Form 680, Florida Certificate of Immunization, or Form 681 on file. (Section 19.2, number 2) Childrens Records [SR]
Inspector notes
During the inspection, observed several children's files had expired immunizations. At least four temporary medical exemptions for immunizations were expired upon inspection of the children's files. Please see supplemental page. Technical assistance was provided that children's immunization records must be kept current, especially while the children are in care.
Correction status
Due by December 31, 2025
More details
Report section
PERSONNEL - 76 - Immunization Current (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form 680) (Article XV.C) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 Record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47)
Official code
76-01
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Each violation citation did not remain posted for the full year after its effective date.
Report comments
During the inspection, did not observe prior inspection reports posted for one full year in a visible area. Technical assistance was provided that any inspection reports with violations must be posted for the full year after its effective date. Provider promptly posted inspection reports in the main office, resolving the non-compliance.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 82 - Violation Citations Posted (Article XXI.D) (Article XXI.D)
Official code
82-02
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Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
Items, namely, [paper plates and cups, and papers ], which were not required for diaper changing were observed on the diaper changing table. General Requirements [SR]
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, after opening the diaper changing table cabinets, the inspector observed paper plates and paper cups in the changing table. Additionally, there were educational program materials, books, and paper stored under the diaper changing table. Technical assistance was provided that the diaper changing table should only have items related to diapering present. The inspector communicated the additional items listed must be removed from the changing table and stored elsewhere.
Correction status
Due by June 11, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Diaper Changing Area (Articles VIII.C and X.G)
Official code
11-05
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The wall in the [main foyer area ] room was not in good repair as evidenced by [several patches of peeling paint]. Physical Facility [SR]
Report comments
At the time of the inspection, several patches of peeling paint were noted on a few walls in the facility. The peeling paint patches were at level with small children, posing a health hazard. Technical assistance was provided that peeling point poses a hazard to children. The director at the time of the inspection submitted a work order to maintenance for the peeling paint to be retouched and repaired.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 15 - Floor, Walls, and Ceiling Good Repair (Article X.A)
Official code
15-02
Low concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The facility did not provide adequate drinking fountains for the children in care. [4] were required and [0] were provided.
Inspector notes
At the time of the inspection, one water fountain was observed, located in the main foyer/indoor open classroom. The director confirmed when asked that the water fountain is not operating/working, and that the children bring their water bottles to the facility daily. The director also stated that a water jug is utilized to refill children's water bottles. Technical assistance was given that water jugs will not be an acceptable form of providing drinking water to the children for sanitation reasons. Per every 30 children, there must be one working water fountain. The facility's capacity is 122, so 4 water fountains must be available for drinking.
Correction status
Due by July 2, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 17 - Water Fountains Per Licensed Capacity (Article X.A)
Official code
17-01
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Hot running water was not available in the [infant and toddler rooms] hand washing area. (Section 17.1, number 1) (Section 12.3, number 1) General Requirements [SR]
Report comments
The water at the hand washing sinks in the infant and toddler rooms did not register at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintenance came and adjusted the water temperatures in the rooms. Technical assistance was provided that hot running needs to be running in the areas where diapering occurs.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - Proper Hand Washing (Articles X.D) (Articles X.D) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.6 Bathrooms and Sinks, Page 25)
Official code
10-08

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

How does the center ensure that daily attendance logs are consistently maintained for all classrooms throughout the day?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an inspection in early 2026 show a finding regarding the completeness of attendance logs for a classroom group. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center tracks children in real-time.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What steps are taken to ensure that personal items, such as staff bags, are always kept in areas inaccessible to children?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from 2026 noted a finding where personal items were accessible to children. This question allows the director to explain the current storage policies for staff belongings.
Related violations
Finding-specific

Could you walk me through the current procedures for maintaining clean and accessible handwashing stations in classrooms and the kitchen?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records from early 2026 show multiple findings related to handwashing accessibility and proper hygiene procedures. Discussing this helps parents understand how the facility prioritizes sanitation in daily operations.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is the center's process for identifying and addressing maintenance needs, such as repairs to outdoor play equipment or facility structures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from several inspections in 2025 and 2026 highlight various maintenance observations, including repairs to play areas and facility surfaces. This question helps parents understand how the center manages ongoing facility upkeep.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families regarding the daily routines and any changes in classroom procedures?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Understanding how a center shares information about daily practices helps parents stay informed and feel confident in the care their child receives. This is a helpful way to gauge the center's commitment to transparent communication.