LaPetite Academy Inc.
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Verified evidence places this provider between 3 and 15. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
1940 Glendale St, Lakeland FL, 33803
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 115 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:30AM 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 LaPetite 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C10PO0051
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
- Address
- 1940 Glendale St, Lakeland FL, 33803
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- +18636873405
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 1988
- License expires
- September 29, 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
FindingMay '24
May 28, 2024
12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor observed paint peeling on the… | 25-20: Clean, sanitary drinking water was not available to all children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.8 Comments At the time of inspection, the provider observed a child in the three and four year old classroom… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Kee… | 45-02: Documentation of Level 2 Clearinghouse screening clearance was missing for child care personnel. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1,C Record Keeping [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the counselor det…
FindingAug '24
Aug 13, 2024
04-01: Supervision of children in the [3 year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was severely injured in care; and could not explain what happened]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [S… | 39-03: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments Information obtained during the investigatio…
FindingSep '24
Sep 12, 2024
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the couns… | 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 At the time of inspection, the… | 13-01: A potentially harmful item, [spray bottle storing a purple solution that was not labeled with the solution name; Fabuloso], was not labeled as required. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Healt… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the counsel… | 25-02: Children were provided food that was not age appr
FindingJan '25
Jan 24, 2025
09-06: The facility used electronic media time with children younger than 2 years of age. CCF Handbook, Section 2.6, C General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist o… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of in…
FindingMay '25
May 16, 2025
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the time of inspection, the Licensing specialist observed a ceiling tile … | 13-02: The facilitys storage of harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, and poisonous, toxic and hazardous materials allowed access by children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B Ph… | 24-11: Garbage containing food waste was not disposed of in a leak proof, nonabsorbent container with a tight fitting lid. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.8. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments At the time of in…
FindingAug '25
Aug 26, 2025
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 At the time of inspection, the… | 17-01: The facilitys outdoor play area contained litter, nails, glass or other hazards that posed a low potential for harm to children. CCF Handbook, Section 3.5, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Ph… | 19-04: The nap/sleep space was under furniture or against furniture that created a hazard. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments At the tim… | 25-08: A freezer was observed without a thermometer or with a thermometer showing a temperature reading greater than 0 degrees Fahrenheit. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Pa… | 26-01: The facility's menu was not [ did not have substi
FindingJan '26
Jan 15, 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 At the time of the inspection, the pro…
FindingMay '26
May 28, 2026
01-03: The facility failed to include their license number when advertising. s.402.318, F.S. Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed business cards and the van that transpor… | 05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [a second sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist obs… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments In the front classroom, there is dust accumulation on the ceiling around a v… | 12-02: An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments During the inspection, it was observed in the first bathroom, in the f… | 13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flamma
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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
Points to verify
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Questions parents ask about LaPetite Academy Inc.
Is LaPetite Academy Inc. a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. LaPetite Academy Inc. holds Florida DCF licence C10PO0051, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 1988. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does LaPetite Academy Inc. offer free VPK?
- Yes. LaPetite 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 LaPetite Academy Inc. a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. LaPetite Academy Inc. holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does LaPetite Academy Inc. accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows LaPetite 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 LaPetite Academy Inc. care for?
- LaPetite Academy Inc. is licensed for up to 115 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has LaPetite Academy Inc. had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 26 inspections at LaPetite Academy Inc., 16 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.
