Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.46
- Local median
- 0.23
La Petite Academy
2200 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
- License:
- C18BR0108
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 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 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 135
- License expiration:
- August 26, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,278 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,278/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $59.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Brevard County data.
Not this provider’s price.
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 inspectionApril 2, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for La Petite Academy from March 20, 2023 through April 2, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 23, 2026 and involved transportation, with a due date of April 1, 2026.
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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 3
- Repeated topics
- 0
5 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32953
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 15%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 23%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.8
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection 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 driver did not have [ Valid certificate(s) of course completion for first aid training and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedures]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- A driver of the facility did not have current CPR and First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the facility that all drivers must have current CPR and First Aid.
- Correction status
- Due by April 1, 2026
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 06 - Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training
- Official code
- 06-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [seven infant] children is required. A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [seven infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- This Licensing Specialist observed one staff with seven infants in the room. Another teacher called the other staff that should have been in the infant's room. Technical assistance was given to the Lead teacher that at no time should the infants be out at ratio. This was corrected at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after diapering.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- A staff was observed diapering an infant and failed to wash the child's hands after diapering. Technical assistance was given to the staff, and she washed the infant's hands at the time of the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-03
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- Twelve children did not have current Florida Certificate of Immunization on file. Technical assistance was given to the Assistant Director who agrees with time frame as the renewal for the facility will be 8/26/25.
- Correction status
- Due by August 7, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 41 - Immunization Records
- Official code
- 41-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff who prepares the food has not been Level 2 Screened. Technical assistance was given to the Assistant Director that the staff needs to be Level 2 Screened.
- Correction status
- Due by July 25, 2025
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Report comments
- The facility did not have documentation to show childcare personnel had begun the introductory training for School Readiness within 90 days of employment, in the child care industry. Technical assistance was given to the facility, and the facility has 30 days to comply.
- Correction status
- Due by January 13, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
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 process for ensuring all drivers have their required first aid and CPR certifications up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in March 2026 identified a gap in required training documentation for a driver. Asking about the current process helps clarify how the center tracks these certifications to ensure they remain current.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to verify that all staff members have completed their required background screenings before they begin working with children?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from July 2025 noted that documentation for a staff member's background screening was missing. This question helps parents understand the current internal verification procedures for personnel records.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the leadership team monitor classroom coverage to ensure that appropriate staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- The available inspection records show a finding from July 2025 regarding ratio requirements in an infant room. Discussing how the center manages staffing levels provides insight into how they maintain consistent supervision.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the center's routine for ensuring that all children's immunization records are complete and up to date upon enrollment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in July 2025 indicated that some immunization records were not current. This question helps parents understand how the center manages health documentation for the children in their care.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the staff receive ongoing training and reminders regarding hygiene practices, such as hand washing during diaper changes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from July 2025 mentioned a need for staff to follow hand-washing procedures after diapering. Asking about training and reminders helps parents understand how the center reinforces health and sanitation standards.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations