Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.82
- Local median
- 0.15
LA PETITE ACADEMY
280 NW 45th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
- License:
- C17BO0084
- 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:
- 124
- License expiration:
- March 31, 2027
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.
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Inspection snapshot
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Latest inspectionJune 29, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsDecember 23, 2025
Summary
This summary covers 17 available inspections for LA PETITE ACADEMY from January 30, 2023 through June 29, 2026.
Seven inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 29, 2026 and involved facility condition, with a due date of July 27, 2026.
Transportation 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
- 17
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 5
- Repeated topics
- 4
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
17 total inspections vs 11 local median in Deerfield Beach
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 12%
- Local median
- 7%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 11%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 4
- Local average
- 0.61
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 21, 2025December 2, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
June 27, 2025February 13, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 27, 2025June 29, 2026Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 5, 2024February 21, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(A), 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. Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection, signs of wear and tear were apparent throughout on equipment, rugs, walls, ac vents, etc. Page 1 of 4
- Correction status
- Due by July 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-13
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. The Florida Certificate of immunization was expired for children in care. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Childrens Records [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Several expired immunizations were observed during this inspection. They were printed from the Florida Shots website during inspection
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 37 - Health Examinations/Health Maintenance Group: Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-43, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 37-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(A), Handbook: A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Outdoor play equipment was inappropriate for children in the [4 and 5] age group. Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Inspector notes
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the following non-compliance was observed. The incident where a child was pushed off a bike occurred on the 4y/o playground area. That playground area is equipped with only 2 bikes and there were a total of 20 children on the playground. The playground is equipped with a basketball court, one swing, and a few balls were observed. TA was provided that the facility must maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each child's age. Items added to playground that promote gross motor skills - I.E. - climbing equipment, slides (requires 6 foot fall zone and 6 inch impact resilient surface), more bikes, jump ropes, net games, toss across ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 22-02
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- 6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: 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. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. 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. Documentation of an accident/incident was not provided on the day it occurred. Childrens Records [SR]
- Report comments
- Complaint alleges that child, ZE returned home on November 20, 2025, with a visible bruise on her mons pubis, a highly sensitive area. Injuries to this area are uncommon, not accidental under normal circumstances, and require a full and immediate explanation. The daycare failed to notify the parents as to what happened and ZE came home complaining. According to staff there is no report or video record of what occurred. A complaint inspection was conducted on 12/3/2025 and statements from the teachers (DG) were received. Per the assistant teacher(DG), she was playing basketball with some of the children She did not see the child fall. The child told her that another child push ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 22, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 40 - Accident/Incident Reporting Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 40-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.1(B), Handbook: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filters, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and dryer vents. This includes grease build-up in ovens, stoves and food equipment. Fire hazard(s), such as [see narrative] was/were observed in the facility. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A discarded air conditioning filter with excess lint build up was observed in the hall. Additionally, in the 2 year old classroom off of the kitchen, a lint covered air conditioning vent was observed. The filter was removed and the cover was cleaned during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 10 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 10-15
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- 3.10.2(H) and (I), Handbook: There must be a supply of clean diapers, clothing, and linens at all times. When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be changed immediately, and properly disposed. Childs soiled clothing/crib sheets were not changed in a timely manner. Toilet/Bath Facility [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Numerous soiled diapers were observed on the floor of the bathroom in the 2 year old classroom that is off of the kitchen. They were discarded during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 25 - Diaper Changing Procedures Group: Sec. 7-35, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 25-06
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. If a portable sink is used for handwashing in the food preparation area, hot water must be provided. The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [see narrative]. Food Service/Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Food was observed in the handwashing sink. It was removed during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 33 - Food Protection and Service Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 33-11
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- 7-33(d), Ordinance: When children are napping, the child care direct supervision requirements set forth below shall apply in addition to the staffing ratio requirements: (1) If any of the napping children are under 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every four children. (2) If any of the napping children are under 2 years but over 12 months of age, there must be one child care staff member for every six children. (3) If the napping children are all at least two years of age but none are three years of age or older, there must be one child care staff member for every 22 children. (4) If the napping children are all at least three years of age, there must be one child care staff member for every 30 children. A staff-to-child ratio of [1] staff for [11] children was observed.
- Report comments
- Ratios were as follows: Infants 2:6 1y/o 2:10 1y/o and 2y/o 1:11 2y/o 1:11 2y/o, 3y/o and 4y/o 2:27 4y/o and 5y/o 2:28 The mixed group of 1s and 2s was out of ratio as there was 1 staff member with 11 children. To come into compliance, A second staff member went into the room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any one area. Equipment in the outdoor space needs repair. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- The following was found in need of repair; In left playground: 1. - structure has been compromised in that the metal climbing pole had broken pieces and jagged edges • - structure has rusty areas throughout the equipment • - structure has a broken plastic step • - bottom of fence has metal wires sticking up into the playground • - bottom of chain link fence wires have come apart, causing gaps at base of fence • -pole on chain-link fence is not attached to top bar • -metal gate is being pushed open by buildup mulch, causing a large enough gap that the bottom latch does not reach the pole • 2. In middle playground: • - plastic white door at bottom of play structure has a broken ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 22 - Outdoor Equipment Group: Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-37, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 22-03
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good repair at all times. Vehicles must be cleaned and sanitized routinely. The facility failed to maintain the vehicle as evidenced by [torn seats].
- Report comments
- The following was found in need of repair; VIN#: 4664, repair hole in seats VIN#:5376, repair metal plate missing screws on floor of vehicle, the plate is used to cover a hole at the base of the bus.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-01
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: 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 alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. (c.) The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. (d.) The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. (e.) The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. The vehicle alarm does not meet requirements in that [the vehicle alarm is not triggering the vehicle's alarm] (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) Transportation [SR]
- Report comments
- The van with VIN number 5376 is not triggering the vehicle's horn. The van is currently the only one being used to transport children. TA was provided that the alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. The bus wuth VIN number 4664 is not being used at the moment due to tears in the seats. The vehicle alarm in this bus did trigger the car horn. TA was provided that until the other vehicle's alarm (VIN# 5376) is repaired, vehicle with V ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 43 - Vehicle Requirements Group: Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes Sec. 7-45, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec. 316.615, Florida Statutes (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 43-12
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- 3.8.2 (A), Handbook: Unless statutorily exempted, all child care facilities must conform to state standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, Chapter 69A-36, F.A.C., Uniform Standards for Life Safety and Fire Prevention in Child Care Facilities. A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report completed by a certified fire inspector must be on file with the licensing authority. The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. (Section 2.1(A) Health and Safety, Page 3) License/Certificates [SR]
- Report comments
- Current fire inspection expired on 2/6/2025. TA was provided that an updated fire inspection is required prior to license renewal to receive a regular license.
- Correction status
- Due by March 14, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 47 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: DCF Handbook DCF Handbook (Form DEL-SR-6200A)
- Official code
- 47-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be conspicuously posted.The facility has not been inspected and approved by the local fire department as required. License/Certificates [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of this inspection it was noted that the facility had been inspected by the fire department on January 24, 2024 however due to a problem with the fire alam panel the fire inspection was not passed. The faility is in the process of having the problem fixed in order to obtain a passed fire inspection.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2024
More details
- Report section
- TRANSPORTATION - 49 - Fire and Emergency Safety Group: Sec. 7-5.08, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 49-01
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
- Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approved rubber padding is used.The six (6) inch resilient, impact material shall not be on top of a non-yielding surface for facilities licensed after the date this Ordinance is adopted. Non-yielding surfaces, such as concrete, gravel, rock, or paving shall not exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required outdoor play space.3.12(D), Handbook: Permanent or stationary playground equipment must have a minimum of 6 inches in depth of loose ground cover (such as but not limited to: mulch, shredded rubber chips, or sand) or other shock absorbing protective surface under the equipment and within the fall zone that provides resilience, and is maintained to reduce the incidence of injuries to children in the event of falls. Asphalt, concrete, hard packed dirt, hay, grass or leaves are unsuitable for use in the fall zone area. The playground surface was insufficient. (Section 11.2, number 3) Indoor/Outdoor Space [SR]
- Report comments
- During this inspection the large playground did not have six inches of resilient. Mulch needs to be added to the playground.
- Correction status
- Due by February 6, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 23 - Outdoor Play Space Group: Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook Sec. 7-5.03, Ordinance and DCF Handbook (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area and Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26)
- Official code
- 23-06
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 fire safety inspections and documentation are kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Official inspection records show that the facility has previously been cited for not having a current and approved annual fire inspection report on file.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure all transportation vehicles and their alarm systems are fully operational and maintained?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection reports indicate that there have been findings related to vehicle alarm systems and the maintenance of transportation equipment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often is the facility's equipment and general environment inspected to ensure everything remains in good repair?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show that concerns regarding facility maintenance and cleanliness have appeared in multiple inspection reports over the past few years.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the current procedure for documenting and communicating any accidents or incidents that occur during the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report noted a finding regarding the timely documentation and notification of parents following an incident.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that all children's health records, including immunizations, are kept current and complete?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records show that a previous inspection identified instances where some children's immunization forms were expired.
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