Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.5
- Local median
- 0.33
La Petite Academy
12151 SW 14th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
- License:
- C17BO0096
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 11, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- 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.
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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 11, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 11, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 20 available inspections for La Petite Academy from April 26, 2023 through June 11, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on April 27, 2026 and involved health or food records, with a due date of May 27, 2026.
Hazardous access was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Two later inspections, from May 7, 2026 through June 11, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 20
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 2
10 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
20 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33025
Compared to 16 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 9%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 30%
- Local median
- 25%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- 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.
Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
August 4, 2023December 15, 2025Supervision
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 1, 2024December 15, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 6, Handbook: Personnel are required to be educated on the facilitys exposure plan regarding standard precautions before beginning to work and annually thereafter. Written documentation that child care personnel have participated in the facilitys annual refresher education for the exposure plan and understand the proper procedures in the event there is exposure to blood and potentially infectious fluids must be retained for 12 months and be available for licensing to review. The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facility's exposure plan. Health Program [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility did not have at the time of the onsite inspection visit documentation for (8) childcare personnel on required annual refresher (Bloodborne pathogen/Universal precaution) education of the facility exposure plan. See supplemental notes for more information.
- Correction status
- Due by May 27, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 29 - Communicable Diseases/Care Of Sick Child Group: DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 29-09
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-33(e), Ordinance: There shall be at least one child care staff member providing direct supervision at all times when one or more children are present. At no time shall any children be left alone for any reason without direct supervision by a child care staff member. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity in the same room or within a designated outdoor play area, and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group at all times during the day, including during meals, napping, and transportation of children 2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision occurred when [the facility did not respond to the child's complaints about the shirt]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- During the course of a complaint inspection, the school was determined to have lacked adequate supervision of a child that received severe chemical burns from a shirt provided by the school. FINDINGS: Per the VPK teachers, the shirt was changed at 10:00AM and the child remained with the shirt on until parent arrived to pick up after 5:00PM. The aftercare teacher stated that the child requested to change her shirt on numerous occasions but the teacher did not investigate further the reason for the child's discomfort. After 4:15PM, the aftercare teacher took the class to the playground. Once in the playground, CB told her several times that she wanted to change her shirt. At th ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 16, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 07 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-33, Ordinance, DCF Handbook, and Sec.
- Official code
- 07-04
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 3.2(A), Handbook: All areas and surfaces accessible to children must be free from toxic substances, bio contaminants, and hazardous materials/equipment/tools, including power tools, plastic bags, matches, candles, lighters, etc. A toxic/hazardous material was accessible to children. Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- A complaint allegation was received alleging that on Friday 12/05/2025 at 4:59 PM, the school contacted the mom and said that the child was whining all day after they changed her shirt at around 10am. Parent asked to speak with her daughter and the child said "she had scratched herself. Parent arrived at the school at 5:06 PM. When parent arrived, she noticed that the child's neck and shoulder were darkened. Parent took child to Memorial West at about 5:20 PM. The nurse/doctor told parent it looked like an abrasion or possibly a bruise and that it would go away. However, around 2 AM the next day, the area started to blister. Parent and child returned to Memorial, and this tim ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 15, 2025
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - Toxins/Hazardous Materials Group: Sec. 7-42, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 11-02
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 on Monday 12/8/2025, mom went to the daycare and asked for the incident report with details as of why her childs shirt was changed. At 6:15 PM, the daycare staff created a report stating that the child had an allergic reaction and suggested that the parent may have been taking child to her primary care physician. The director later gave her two incident reports dated the 5th, but none of the information matches what happened. FINDNINGS: A complaint inspection was initiated on 12/11/2025 and completed on 12/16/2025. Per the Director, the report was given to the parent on the date that the incident took place and the parent refused to sign it. The report ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by December 30, 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: 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
- Child care personnel, who did not complete new mandated training within the require time with a School Readiness provider. See supplemental notes.
- 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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.06(c), Ordinance: There shall be at least one (1) staff person providing direct supervision at all times when one (1) or more children are present. At no time shall any child be left alone for any reason without direct supervision. Direct supervision means watching and directing the childrens activities within close proximity within the same room inside or within a designated outdoor play area and responding to each childs needs. Child care personnel and volunteers at a facility must be assigned to provide care to a specific group of children and be present with that group of children or child at all times during the day including during meals, napping, snack time, and transportation of children.2.4.1(B), Handbook: Children must never be left inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location by themselves. Lack of direct supervision was observed in the [see below]. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Report comments
- Complainant alleges that on 4/23/2024 the teacher (YB) had left a two year old toddler (CM) alone outside in the hot sun. When parent arrived and asked for the child, the teacher called out his name but he was no where to be found. The parent found the child on the playground alone, with a full diaper eating mulch. An on-site visit was conducted and a statement from the Director (TW) was received. Per the Director, the camera footage was reviewed by the regional manager and herself. The classroom was outside during playground time and when the group came inside, they left CM on the playground. The teacher failed to do face-to-name as they entered the classroom and only counte ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by May 1, 2024
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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: - Ensure that all bathrooms are frequently cleaned and free of odors throughout the day. - Organize classroom materials to ensure accessibility to the children. - Add additional classroom center materials throughout the facility. - Clean the exhibiting dust from around the ceiling tiles and air vents. - Clean the classroom area rugs throughout the facility.
- Correction status
- Due by August 18, 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
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Sec. 7-4.05(b), Ordinance: Prior to the first day of being employed by a child care facility, all child care personnel, excluding temporary substitutes, shall have on file at the child care facility a signed statement from a licensed physician or authorized agent of a Florida County Health Department attesting that the employee is in good health in order to care for children.The health assessment statement shall be documented on the No. 8, Physicians Statement of Good Health for Child Care Center Personnel, and updated every two (2) years.See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Inspector notes
- There were two (2) staff member files observed without current No. 8 forms. See Supplemental Inspection Sheet for name(s) of staff without current No. 8 on file.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 05 - Health Requirements Group: Sec. 7-4.05, Ordinance
- Official code
- 05-01
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Sec. 402.305(4)(a), Florida Statutes:Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must include: 1. For children from birth through 1 year of age, there must be one child care personnel for every four children. 2. For children 1 year of age or older, but under 2 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every six children. 3. For children 2 years of age or older, but under 3 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 11 children. 4. For children 3 years of age or older, but under 4 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 15 children. 5. For children 4 years of age or older, but under 5 years of age, there must be one child care personnel for every 20 children. 6. For children 5 years of age or older, there must be one child care personnel for every 25 children. 7. When children 2 years of age and older are in care, the staff-to-children ratio shall be based on the age group with the largest number of children within the group. A staff-to- child ratio of [1] staff for [7] children was observed. Ratios/Discipline [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- Ratios were observed as follows: infants: 1:4, ones: 1:7 , ones & twos: 2:11, threes: 1:15, 1:15 & Vpk: 1:14. A staff-to-child ratio of [ 1 ] staff for [ 7 ] toddler children was observed. The classroom ratio was corrected immediately when a second staff member arrived in the classroom. See supplemental sheet for additional information. If you participate in the Gold Seal Quality Care Program, the alleged violation(s) may result in action being taken against your Gold Seal Quality Care designation pursuant to section 1002.945(4), Florida Statutes, and implementing rules. Please contact the Department of Educations Division of Early Learning with any questions.
- Correction status
- Due by April 26, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 08 - Ratios of Personnel to Children Group: Sec. 7-4.06, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- Official code
- 08-01
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 Facility/Storage [SR]
- Report comments
- The following areas of the facility were found to not be clean, sanitary or well maintained: _ Clean all bathrooms throughout the facility. - Repair the chipping paint throughout the facility. - Repair the hole on the vpk classroom bathroom door. - Repair the rusting red/green playground structure (toddlers playground). - Replenish classroom materials throughout the facility. - Cut down the protruding tree branches along side the fence in the playground area. - Add additional mulch to the playground area.
- Correction status
- Due by May 11, 2023
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 11 - General Facility Requirements Group: Sec. 7-5.01, Ordinance and DCF Handbook
- 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 explain the steps you take to ensure all areas accessible to children are kept free of any potentially hazardous materials?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection report from December 2025 noted an instance where a hazardous material was accessible to children. This question helps clarify the current safety protocols in place to maintain a secure environment.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current process for ensuring that children are always under direct supervision, especially during transitions like playground time?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records indicate multiple instances over the past few years where supervision concerns were documented. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center monitors children throughout the day.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are up to date on their required health and safety training, including annual exposure plan refreshers?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from April 2026 identified that some personnel lacked documentation for required annual refresher education. This question allows the director to explain how they track and maintain staff training records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for documenting and communicating with parents when an incident occurs at the center?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from December 2025 mention a finding regarding the timely documentation and sharing of incident reports. This question helps clarify how the center ensures parents are informed about occurrences involving their children.
Related violations
General question
How do you handle daily communication with families regarding their child's routine and any special needs or comfort requests throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Establishing clear communication expectations helps parents feel confident that their child's needs are being heard and addressed by staff. This is a helpful way to gauge the center's responsiveness to family input.