La Petite Academy
4301 37th St W, Bradenton FL, 34205
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity135 children
Overview
About Us
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 135 children in Bradenton, Florida. The program has served Bradenton families for over 45 years, according to its DCF licensing record.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Florida School Readiness subsidies, and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting La Petite Academy.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C12MA0062
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '24
Mar 25, 2024
18-01: A cot, bed, crib, mattress, playpen or floor mat was not available for all children who napped or slept. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection licens… | 35-04: A child identified as having head lice was permitted to return to the facility before treatment occurred and was verified. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1, E Comments At the time of inspection, director sta… | 35-05: The facility failed to treat areas, equipment, toys or furnishing which a child with lice had contact. Health Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection director stated that the facility did… | 39-03: 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] Comments At the time of inspection, licensing special… | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insu
FindingMay '24
May 29, 2024
13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 40-17: Medication which had expired or is no longer being administered was not discarded or returned to the custodial parent or legal guardian. CCF Handbook, Section 6.5, H Health Requirements [SR] Comments …
FindingSep '24
Sep 13, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [Toddler and school age playground around all climbers] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)…
FindingMay '25
May 9, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments 1:1 Front o… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Licensing Specialist observed a soap dispen… | 17-06: The facilitys fencing walls or gate area had gaps that could allow children to exit the outdoor play area. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, F Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Li… | 47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Inapp…
FindingAug '25
Aug 27, 2025
06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments During the inspection, the Operator adv…
FindingSep '25
Sep 24, 2025
39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Health Requirements [SR] Comments Duri…
FindingDec '25
Dec 31, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [two through four year old] group was inadequate in that [the staff was unaware a child had left a classroom and was in a separate classroom.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4… | 06-01: 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 (Sectio… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with …
- CleanMar '26
Findings are summarized from the official Florida DCF inspection report. Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated.
Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
Points to verify
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