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LA PETITE ACADEMY

2610 S Douglas Rd, Miramar, FL 33025

License:
C17BO0046
Type:
Child Care Facility
Status:
Licensed
Records checked:
July 11, 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:
150
License expiration:
September 30, 2026
Typical cost: $1,235 - $1,387 (Under 1)
Child’s age

$1,235 - $1,387/mo

Median daily rate: $57.00 - $64.00

Official Florida Division of Early Learning Broward County data.

Not this provider’s price.

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Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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 inspectionJune 3, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 3, 2026

Summary

This summary covers 14 available inspections for LA PETITE ACADEMY from April 12, 2023 through June 3, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 17, 2026 and involved staff training, with a due date of May 17, 2026.

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

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

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33025

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.36
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
9%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.25

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.

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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
4.1, Handbook: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must successfully complete the departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training completion may not exceed 15 months from the date of employment in the child care industry in any licensed Florida child care facility. The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [see below].
Report comments
During the onsite inspection visit the facility did not have documentation of childcare personnels completion of required training on the training transcript in that the staff member did not complete require training withing the start date. See supplemental notes for more information.
Correction status
Due by May 17, 2026
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
03-02
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Child care personnel, who were in compliance with preservice training requirements when they left a School Readiness provider, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment with a School Readiness provider. (Section 3 Training Requirements, Pages 7-8) Staff Requirements [SR]
Report comments
Two staff members did not complete required preservice training withing the 90 days of employment; see supplemental notes for more information. Technical assistance provided: it is the responsibility of the program director that all staff members are incompliance with all DCF required trainings within the time frame. Terminating the staff member will not avoid a non-compliance to be issue.
Correction status
Due by August 30, 2025
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Personnel Training Group: Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-30, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
Official code
03-12
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Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
3.1(A), Handbook: All child care facilities must be in good repair, free from health and safety hazards. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of repair in the following areas [see comments below]. Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The following areas of the facility were found to be in need of repairs: - Repair the playground fence. - Repair/replace the water stained ceiling tile (toddler classroom). - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair the rust inside the bathroom toilets. - Replenish the classroom materials, center supplies and book shelves.
Correction status
Due by December 25, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
11-13
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
2.5.2(A)(1-5), Handbook: A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from the premises of the child care facility.The log must include each childs name; the date and time of departure; time of arrival at the destination; the signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel); and the signature of a second staff member or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable).The facilitys log did not include all required information. Transportation [SR]
Report comments
The facilitys log did not include the signature of a second staff member. LICENSE/CERTIFICATES
Correction status
Due by December 5, 2023
More details
Report section
TRANSPORTATION - 46 - Drivers Qualifications/Requirements Group: Sec. 7-9, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
Official code
46-07
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
3.1(A) and (G), Handbook: All child care facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation.Cleaning must not take place while rooms are occupied by children except for general clean-up activities that are part of the daily routine.This does not include cleaning with hazardous materials or any cleaning which poses a risk of slipping or falling.Areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained (Section 10.1, numbers 1 and 5) Facility/Storage [SR]
Report comments
The following areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained: - Add additional mulch on the playgrounds. - Organized the classroom materials and centers to ensure accessibility to the children. - Add additional books to the classrooms book cases. - Clean the transportation vehicles. - Make sure that all playground equipment are free of standing water. - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility.
Correction status
Due by August 16, 2023
More details
Report section
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23)
Official code
11-12

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 walk me through the steps your team takes to verify that transportation logs are fully completed and reviewed by a second staff member?

Why ask this
Why ask this
An official inspection report from December 2023 noted that a transportation log was missing a required second staff signature. This question allows you to explain the safety checks in place to ensure all transportation procedures are followed correctly.
Related violations
Finding-specific

How do you maintain the facility to ensure that areas like playgrounds and classrooms remain clean and in good repair?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records from an August 2023 inspection noted findings related to facility maintenance and cleanliness. Discussing your routine maintenance schedule helps parents understand how you keep the environment safe and well-kept for children.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your current process for ensuring that all staff members have completed their required training and that their documentation is up to date?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Public records show that an inspection in April 2026 identified a need for better documentation of staff training completion. Asking about your current tracking system helps families understand how you ensure all caregivers meet these professional requirements.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
Finding-specific

What is your approach to ensuring that all staff members are fully trained on their responsibilities within the required timeframes?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Available inspection records show that staff training documentation has been a topic of discussion in multiple reports over the last few years. Asking about your current management of these requirements helps parents understand your commitment to staff development.
Context
A later clean inspection was recorded on June 3, 2026.
Related violations
General question

How do you communicate with families about daily routines and any changes to classroom activities?

Why ask this
Why ask this
Clear communication regarding daily activities and routines helps families feel connected to their child's experience. Understanding your communication style ensures that parents know what to expect regarding updates and information sharing.