Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.6
- Local median
- 0.25
La Petite Academy
8200 Devereux Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
- License:
- C18BR0148
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 13, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- Gold Seal, School Readiness, VPK, After School, Drop In, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:45AM to 6:00PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 150
- License expiration:
- November 16, 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
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 15, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsJune 15, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 15 available inspections for La Petite Academy from March 1, 2023 through June 15, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 9, 2025 and involved recordkeeping.
Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.
Three later inspections, from October 8, 2025 through June 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 15
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
15 total inspections vs 11 local median in 32940
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 20%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 17%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.4
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed several personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Director had staff complete the updated document, putting the provider back in compliance for this standard at time of inspection. T/A Given in regards to Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed one child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Director informed that the CCP has an exam date for the 8th or 9th of March, so additional time was given for the provider to come back in compliance for this standard. T/A Given regarding CCP completing their training (40) within the 15 month hire date.
- Correction status
- Due by April 4, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Supervision of children in the [3-4 year olds] group was inadequate in that [a child was left unsupervised on the playground for 28 minutes]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Supervision in the 34-year-olds group was inadequate in that a child was left unsupervised on the playground for 28 minutes. Technical assistance was provided that the protocol in place name to face should be followed by staff at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 10, numbers 1-11) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- A maintenance closet was found to have holes in the ceiling which animals or insects could enter the facility. The director reported that this issue could be rectified by 11/13/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The base of the fence in the outdoor play area was not at ground level and could allow inside or outside access by children or animals. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F (Section 10.8, number 2) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- The base of fence in several area's was loose and had jagged edges which could be harmful to a child . The director reported that this issue could be rectified by 11/13/2023.
- Correction status
- Due by November 13, 2023
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 17 - Outdoor Play Area/Fencing
- Official code
- 17-07
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The nap/sleep space interfered with exit areas. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, E
- Report comments
- Children were napping at the time of inspection in the two and 3 year old rooms in front of the exit door. In the infant room their was also a crib in front of the exit door. This was completed at the time of inspection . The teachers moved the children to a different location away from exit doors and paths.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 19 - Nap/Sleep Space Requirements
- Official code
- 19-05
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The operator, employee or substitute was supervising children while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or other drugs that impaired the individuals ability to provide safe child care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, F General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- On 04/27/23, a teacher in the one year old room was found unresponsive in the classroom in front of the children at the child care center. Paramedics were called and the teacher was given Narcan transported to the hospital. The teacher admitted to another agent of the department that she she had narcotics on her person and went into the bathroom and ingested the narcotic. The teacher also admitted to the other agent of the department that she had been under the influence of narcotics while working at the facility previously. The operator, employee or substitute was supervising children while using or under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or other drugs that impaired the i ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-11
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Narcotics, alcohol, or impairing drugs/paraphernalia were present on the premises or in vehicles used by the child care facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, D
- Report comments
- The teacher admitted to another agent of the department that she had narcotics on her person at the childcare facility and did use and ingest the substance in the bathroom of the facility. Narcotics, alcohol, or impairing drugs/paraphernalia were present on the premises or in vehicles used by the child care facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, D
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 13 - Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons
- Official code
- 13-06
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- Childcare personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred, CCF Section 6.4 , A Health Requirements [SR]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 39 - Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation
- Official code
- 39-03
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 describe the current procedures in place to ensure that children are always actively supervised while on the playground?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an August 2024 inspection report noted a finding regarding the supervision of children on the playground. Asking about current protocols helps families understand how the center maintains active oversight during outdoor play.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that nap time arrangements always keep exit paths clear and accessible?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 identified a concern regarding the placement of sleep equipment near exit areas. This question allows the director to explain the current layout and safety practices for nap time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center monitor staff compliance with training requirements and ensure all necessary documentation is up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from March 2025 show a finding related to staff training requirements. Discussing this helps parents understand the center's current process for tracking professional development and personnel records.
- Context
- The training requirement was addressed by the due date provided in the report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your process for maintaining the facility, such as checking fences and building structures, to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from November 2023 noted concerns regarding the condition of the outdoor fence and a maintenance area. Asking about the current facility maintenance schedule helps parents understand how the center keeps the environment secure.
- Context
- The issues were addressed by the due date provided in the report.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you ensure that all staff members are fully aware of and follow the required annual reporting forms for child safety?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2025 inspection report indicate a finding regarding the completion of annual child abuse reporting forms. This question provides insight into how the center manages administrative requirements and staff accountability.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations