La Petite Academy Inc.
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Verified evidence places this provider between 7 and 21. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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1 finding on file carries no severity classification and was scored at the moderate middle weight.
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On record in Florida.
50 Saint Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville FL, 32225
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 120 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM to 6:30PM
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 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
- C04DU0254
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 120 children
- Address
- 50 Saint Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville FL, 32225
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- +19046423224
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- June 4, 1981
- License expires
- June 2, 2027
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
FindingJan '25
Jan 23, 2025
33-03: The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1 (Section 2.1… | 33-09: The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ safe sleep practices and shaken baby syndrome]. CCF Handbook… | 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 …
FindingFeb '25
Feb 14, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [ 3 year old group] group was inadequate in that [two teachers were arguing with one another in the presence of children. ]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Hea… | 11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comm…
FindingMar '25
Mar 27, 2025
33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health …
FindingMay '25
May 1, 2025
07-04: The facility did not have documentation of an annual vehicle inspection for a vehicle used to transport children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The facility was not in good r…
FindingMay '25
May 6, 2025
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 4 year old child was able to unlock the gate on the play area and was in the process of leaving the playarea]. CCF Handbook,… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health … | 47-06: The owner, operator, employee or substitute failed to grant the licensing authority access to facility records. s. 402.311, F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…
FindingMay '25
May 12, 2025
04-09: Children were left in high chairs or other confining devices outside of feeding times. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.4, B (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Durin…
FindingJul '25
Jul 16, 2025
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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR… | 21-03: The facility did not have the number of toilets and/or wash sinks required for the licensed capacity. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Com…
FindingApr '26
Apr 28, 2026
No violations were cited.
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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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From Yelp
Recent parent reviews
- Yelp
I picked my child up on several occasions with injuries that were never reported. My child was injured at this childcare center 3 times I noticed the...
Customer R.Jan 11, 2021 - Yelp
I'm shocked no one else has raved about this place yet! This isn't my first La Petite my child has attended as he spent the summer at a location in...
John C.May 25, 2018
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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 C04DU0254, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on June 4, 1981. 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 36 inspections at La Petite Academy Inc., 17 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.
