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La Petite Academy

6829 State Road 54, New Port Richey FL, 34653

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationAfter SchoolBefore SchoolDrop InFood ServedFull DayHalf Day
  • Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
  • HoursContact for hours
  • Capacity126 children

Overview

About Us

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center with a large DCF-licensed capacity of 126 children in New Port Richey, Florida. The program has served New Port Richey 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

C06PA0090

ExpiresAug 14, 2026

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingAug '25

    Aug 13, 2025

    47-01: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments Durin…

  2. FindingNov '25

    Nov 5, 2025

    09-05: The facilitys written plan of scheduled activities did not include a variety of activities that range from structured to unstructured in that [Children were wandering around the class]. CCF Handbook, … | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanit… | 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 …

  3. FindingNov '25

    Nov 25, 2025

    04-10: A child was left without child care personnel supervision inside or outside the facility, in a vehicle, or at a field trip location away from the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, B General Requi… | 05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [driver's signature, secondary signature and times off the vehicle]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments 5-4: During the in… | 05-05: Upon arrival at the destination, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, failed to mark each child off the log as children departed the vehicle. CCF Handboo… | 05-06: Upon arrival at the destination, the driver of the vehicle, or assigned child care personnel, and second adult failed to conduct a physical inspection and visual sweep of the vehicle to ensure that no… | 06-02: The drivers personnel record did not include [ A

  4. FindingDec '25

    Dec 8, 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… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 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…

  5. FindingJan '26

    Jan 12, 2026

    04-01: Supervision of children in the [toddler] group was inadequate in that [floater 1 went into the classroom about a week ago to relieve floater 2 and floater 1 noticed that there was poop on the floor. F…

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 12, 2026

    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 Comments 33-… | 33-06: The facility did not have documentation to show completion of a Department approved five-hour early literacy and language development course for child care personnel within 12 months of date of employ… | 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… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments 4…

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 21, 2026

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] 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) General… | 04-01: Supervision of children in the [two and three year old ] group was inadequate in that [a child was left alone in the the two year old three year old classroom and another child got a ziptie around the… | 29-03: Child care personnel did not assist children with hand washing [after using the bathroom]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments 2…

  8. FindingApr '26

    Apr 6, 2026

    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… | 35-12: The facility does not have documentation for all child care personnel on required annual refresher education of the facilitys exposure plan. CCF Handbook, Section 6 Health Requirements [SR] Comments D… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ An applicable part of the record was not complete, The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [… | 42-01: Child(ren) did not have a Student Health Examination/DH (Form 3040), or an equivalent health statement on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments D… | 44-04: The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per m

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

Points to verify

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