Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.25
- Local median
- 0.17
La Petite Academy, Inc.
842 SW Glenview Ct, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
- License:
- C19SL0072
- 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:
- 160
- License expiration:
- September 18, 2026
Typical cost: $1,300 - $1,382 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,300 - $1,382/mo
Median daily rate: $60.00 - $63.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning St. Lucie 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 inspectionApril 7, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsApril 7, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for La Petite Academy, Inc. from April 5, 2023 through April 7, 2026.
Two inspections recorded violations, with three recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 13, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Four later inspections, from April 9, 2025 through April 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 3
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 34953
Compared to 25 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 8%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 10%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.2
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
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [15] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [20] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility was over ratio, mixed group of children three years old 12 and four years old 8 children and total of 20 children. The parents pick up the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [20]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- The facility left a child in the playground. The child was returned to his classroom safely.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 04 - Supervision
- Official code
- 04-04
No recorded violations in this report
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
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [mulch 6 inch] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The fall zone in the playground surface 6-inch mulch was not maintained.
- Correction status
- Due by January 12, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
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
Can you walk me through your current procedures for maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in February 2025 note a finding regarding staff-to-child ratios. Asking about current practices helps parents understand how the center manages staffing levels to ensure consistent coverage.
- Context
- This finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does your team take to ensure all children are accounted for during transitions, such as moving from the playground back into the classroom?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2025 included a finding regarding supervision during outdoor play. This question allows parents to learn about the specific protocols the center uses to keep children supervised and accounted for at all times.
- Context
- This finding was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How often do you conduct safety checks on your outdoor play equipment and the surrounding surfaces?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available records from a 2023 inspection show a finding related to the maintenance of protective surfaces under playground equipment. Inquiring about routine maintenance schedules helps parents understand how the center keeps play areas in good condition.
Related violations
General question
How do you communicate with families if there are changes to a child's daily routine or if an unexpected situation occurs?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Clear communication is essential for parents to feel confident in the care their child receives. Understanding the center's notification process helps families know what to expect regarding updates and daily information sharing.
General question
What training do your staff members receive regarding classroom management and child safety protocols?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Staff training is a key component of a high-quality environment. Learning about the professional development and safety training provided to teachers helps parents understand the center's commitment to consistent care standards.