La Petite Academy
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On record in Florida.
6829 State Road 54, New Port Richey FL, 34653
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:30PM
- Licensed for
- 126 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 La Petite Academy 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
- C06PA0090
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 126 children
- Address
- 6829 State Road 54, New Port Richey FL, 34653
- County
- Pasco County
- Phone
- +17278456220
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 1, 1986
- License expires
- August 14, 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.
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
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…
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 …
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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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
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Questions parents ask about La Petite Academy
Is La Petite Academy a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. La Petite Academy holds Florida DCF licence C06PA0090, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 1, 1986. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does La Petite Academy offer free VPK?
- Yes. La Petite Academy 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 a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. La Petite Academy holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does La Petite Academy accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows La Petite Academy 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 care for?
- La Petite Academy is licensed for up to 126 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has La Petite Academy had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 21 inspections at La Petite Academy, 13 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.
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