
La Petite Academy #7493-Lake Mary
3850 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary FL, 32746
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity165 children
Overview
About Us
La Petite Academy #7493-Lake Mary is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 165 children in Lake Mary, Florida. The program has served Lake Mary families for over 41 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 #7493-Lake Mary.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C18SE0023
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 7 with findings in the last 8
- CleanSep '24
FindingJan '25
Jan 6, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Genera… | 23-02: The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environmen…
FindingJan '25
Jan 16, 2025
04-04: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [staff did not provide direct supervision resulting in a child sustaining an injury with staff not aware]. CCF Handbook, Sectio… | 32-01: Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [heavy tricycle was in use with children under 3 years … | 39-05: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments Documentation of an accident…
FindingMay '25
May 19, 2025
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments One staff did not have an upd…
FindingSep '25
Sep 11, 2025
30-07: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Items … | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments One child record did not have a curren…
FindingJan '26
Jan 6, 2026
41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1,…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 20, 2026
41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Two of four children that did not have…
FindingMay '26
May 15, 2026
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments The transportation… | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [No drill documented for April of … | 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 … | 34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments The director responsible for the daily operation of the p… | 45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ after a
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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