La Petite Academy
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 6 and 22. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
- State inspection history
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- Profile details
- Parent reviews: not checked
- No parent reviews on file yet, so this category is excluded from the score.
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2 findings on file carry no severity classification and were scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
1880 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 7:00AM to 5:30PM
- Licensed for
- 93 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
7:00AM to 5:30PM
Monday through Friday
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Ages and programs
Reported to Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation by La Petite Academy and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.
Licensed to serve
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
Programs on record
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C06PI0143
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
- Address
- 1880 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater FL, 33759
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- +17277961705
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 15, 1981
- License expires
- September 3, 2026
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
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.
Inspection record
Individual inspection visits as recorded by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation, shown as reported.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingMar '23
Mar 31, 2023
01-06: A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the childrens center, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the childrens center as evidenced by [one year old… | 17-06: Child care personnel failed to verify attendance accuracy at transitions. [a child in the one year old classroom was not counted during a transition from the playground which resulted in her being lef… | 17-09: Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. Comments Two children were not marked in correctly when they arrived i…
FindingJul '23
Jul 10, 2023
11-13: See Personnel Records Summary for child care staff with an Attestation of Good Moral Character that was on file but was incorrect or incomplete. [Signatures] Comments The form was signed by the employ… | 39-03: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [climbing equipment on all playgrounds] was not maintained at minimum of 6 inches in depth. (Section 11.2, number 3) Physical Environment VI [SR]…
FindingOct '23
Oct 23, 2023
01-15: Child Care Personnel did not respond appropriately to the individual needs, special interests, abilities or cultures of the child(ren). Comments The teacher although in direct view of children did not… | 09-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the childrens center written disciplinary and expulsion policies. Comments The staff member while disciplining a child took the child by both arms lifting him …
FindingJan '24
Jan 31, 2024
16-02: See Childrens Records Summary for [6] records with incomplete information. Comments Provider was able to update the Enrollment applications with information from the parents. 17. Daily Attendance/Cent… | 60-04: The childrens centers storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. Comments An unlocked cabine… | 72-01: Items unrelated to diapering were observed on the diaper changing surface or stored in the diaper changing area. Comments Teachers in a 1's classroom had items not related to diapering on the changing… | 80-01: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments Teachers added first and last names to those cups that were not labeled with both. APPLICATION, F…
FindingMar '25
Mar 12, 2025
16-05: See Childrens Records Summary for [1] records with incomplete Emergency Medical Release forms. Comments Please submit a completed Emergency Medical Release form for the child whose form was not signed… | 72-01: Items unrelated to diapering were observed on the diaper changing surface or stored in the diaper changing area. Comments Staff member in a Toddler classroom was preparing a project for the children a…
FindingJul '25
Jul 8, 2025
12-18: Program personnel returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. (Sect… | 60-02: Knives/sharp tools were observed within the reach of children as they were stored [in a cup holder next to the children's water cups]. (Section 10, number 4) Comments Adult scissors were observed with…
FindingNov '25
Nov 24, 2025
80-01: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. Comments Staff wrote the names on the cups during the inspection. APPLICATION, FEE, LICENSE X 81. Applicat…
FindingMar '26
Mar 4, 2026
07-02: The maximum group size of 10 infants for ages 1 year to 2 years old was exceed, in that a group of [14] infants were observed [on the playground together]. Comments Licensing Specialist had one teache… | 37-01: The outdoor play space at the childrens center calculated at 90 square feet per child allowed [10] children to use the space at one time but [14] children were observed in the play area. Comments Four…
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. 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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Questions parents ask about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. La Petite Academy holds Florida DCF licence C06PI0143, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 15, 1981. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does La Petite Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. La Petite Academy is on record with Florida DCF as a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) provider, so eligible 4-year-olds can attend the state-funded program here at no cost. Confirm current VPK enrollment with the provider.
Is La Petite Academy a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. La Petite Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does La Petite Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows La Petite Academy participates in Florida's School Readiness program, so families approved for child care assistance through their local Early Learning Coalition may be able to use it here.
How many children can La Petite Academy care for?
- La Petite Academy is licensed for up to 93 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has La Petite Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 15 inspections at La Petite Academy, 10 of which recorded at least one finding. Reports are published by the state and summarized as reported; a finding is a cited standard, not a judgment of overall quality.
