
LA PETITE ACADEMY
280 NW 45th Ave, Deerfield Beach FL, 33442
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity124 children
Overview
About Us
LA PETITE ACADEMY is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 124 children in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The program has served Deerfield Beach families for over 40 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
C17BO0084
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingJan '23
Jan 30, 2023
23-06: Sec. 7-5.03(e), Ordinance: There shall be a minimum of six (6) inches of resilient, impact resistant material such as sand, mulch, grass, etc., under all permanently installed equipment unless approve…
FindingFeb '24
Feb 5, 2024
49-01: Sec. 7-5.08(b), Ordinance: A copy of the current and approved annual fire inspection report indicating compliance by a certified fire inspector shall be on file with the licensing agency and must be c…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 21, 2025
07-06: 7-33(d), Ordinance: When children are napping, the child care direct supervision requirements set forth below shall apply in addition to the staffing ratio requirements: (1) If any of the napping chil… | 22-03: 3.12(C), Handbook: All equipment, fences, and objects on the facilitys premises shall be free from sharp, broken and jagged edges, and properly placed to prevent overcrowding or safety hazards in any … | 43-01: Sec. 7-45(b)(2), Ordinance: All trash, debris, and dirt must be removed from the vehicles daily. All seats, safety restraint devices, and fixtures must be maintained free of rips and tears and in good… | 43-12: 2.5.4(F)(1), Handbook: Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: (a.) The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. (b.) The alarm s…
FindingJun '25
Jun 27, 2025
10-15: 3.1(B), Handbook: It is the responsibility of the director/operator to ensure all areas and equipment of the facility are free from fire hazards, such as lint build up in heating and air vents, filter… | 25-06: 3.10.2(H) and (I), Handbook: There must be a supply of clean diapers, clothing, and linens at all times. When diapers, clothing or linens that are being used become soiled or wet, they are to be chang… | 33-11: 3.9.1(A)(7), Handbook: The food preparation area must include a separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink wi…
FindingDec '25
Dec 2, 2025
22-02: 3.12(A), Handbook: A child care facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Outdoor … | 40-03: 6.4(A), (B) and (D), Handbook: All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be docume…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 13, 2026
37-04: 7.1, Handbook: The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 68…
FindingJun '26
Jun 29, 2026
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning, with signs of wear and tear on equipment and surfaces.
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
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
- Affordability: Accepts School Readiness funding
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