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La Petite Academy Inc

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(0)Yelp4.4(7)
Gold SealVPKSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

On record in Florida.

13957 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32224

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:15AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
120 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:15AM to 6:00PM

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 Inc 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

  • After School
  • Before School
  • Drop In
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C04DU0253
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
120 children
Address
13957 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL, 32224
County
Duval County
Website
Not listed
License issued
August 24, 1988
License expires
August 22, 2026

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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.

7 clean inspections · 1 with finding in the last 8

  1. CleanApr '23
  2. CleanJul '23
  3. CleanDec '23
  4. CleanApr '24
  5. CleanAug '24
  6. CleanDec '24
  7. FindingNov '25

    Nov 24, 2025

    Rodent or vermin evidence found in facility.

  8. CleanApr '26

Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.

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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From Yelp

Recent parent reviews

The 3 most recent of 7 Yelp reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • Yelp

    We love this daycare! Mrs. Dee is amazing--always so friendly and quick to help with anything that comes up. My son has been here since he was 2, and one of...

    Porcha J.Oct 29, 2025
  • Yelp

    My son came to this location as a 2 year old. The teachers worked so hard with my son with every milestone and the teachers have great communication.

    Alexis O.Oct 27, 2025
  • Yelp

    Better daycare and school at the same time.. because children begin to learn from a very early age which helps to strengthen them from a young age and...

    Luz L.Sep 19, 2025

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Questions parents ask about La Petite Academy Inc

Is La Petite Academy Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. La Petite Academy Inc holds Florida DCF licence C04DU0253, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 24, 1988. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does La Petite Academy Inc offer free VPK?

Yes. La Petite Academy Inc 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 Inc a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. La Petite Academy Inc holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does La Petite Academy Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows La Petite Academy Inc 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 Inc care for?

La Petite Academy Inc is licensed for up to 120 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has La Petite Academy Inc had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 11 inspections at La Petite Academy Inc, 1 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.