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La Petite Academy

4400 E Highway 20 Ste 710, Niceville FL, 32578

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Gold SealVPKSchool ReadinessCenter-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program AccreditationDrop 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 Niceville, Florida. The program has served Niceville 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

C01OK0044

ExpiresMay 31, 2027

Inspection History

0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8

  1. FindingJan '25

    Jan 9, 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… | 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 (Section 2…

  2. FindingApr '25

    Apr 16, 2025

    13-03: Harmful items including cleaning supplies, flammable products, poisonous, toxic, and hazardous materials were accessible to children in care. CCF Handbook, Section 3.2, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safet… | 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… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep…

  3. FindingSep '25

    Sep 15, 2025

    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 Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A All childcare facilities must be clea… | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments Per DCF Handbook, Section 3.1All childcare f… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[May /June fire drills ]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Per DCF Handbook, Sec… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the toddler playground has chipping paint on climber.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanit… | 33-08: Documentation of in-service training was not reco

  4. FindingSep '25

    Sep 29, 2025

    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 The facility has several areas in need of repair. In the infant room, … | 12-07: A safety deficiency having a moderate potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Physical Environment [SR] Comments In the infant room, please replace the broke… | 23-08: The written record of the fire drills was incomplete and did not include the following:[May /June fire drills .]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR] Comments Please conduct addit… | 32-03: The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the toddler playground has chipping paint on climber.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F Sanit… | 45-09: The facility failed to maintain a current Employe

  5. FindingDec '25

    Dec 16, 2025

    03-01: A ratio of [1:11/ 2:20] child care personnel for [Two/Three-year-old/VPK] children is required. A ratio of [Two/Three-year-old/VPK] child care personnel for [1:17 Twos/ Threes 1:19 VPK] children was o… | 12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Toddler/ infant rooms of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning s… | 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 Toddler/Infant rooms was observed to not be in good repair. The facili… | 21-11: The sink and/or toilet was not maintained in good operating condition, clean and/or sanitized or disinfected. CCF Handbook, Section 3.7, I Physical Environment [SR] Comments The sink and/or toilet was… | 31-12: The resilient surface under the [Changing tables

  6. FindingJan '26

    Jan 21, 2026

    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 Toddler/Infant rooms was observed to not be in good repair. The facili… | 31-12: The resilient surface under the [Changing tables and sinks] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11, D Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The resilient surface under the [ Changing tables a…

  7. FindingApr '26

    Apr 17, 2026

    03-01: A ratio of [1:4/1:11/2:20] child care personnel for [infants/VPK] children is required. A ratio of [1:8/1:19] child care personnel for [infants/VPK] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section … | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments The facility failed to post the ro… | 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… | 23-05: The facility did not have documentation of a fire extinguisher being properly maintained to include being serviced and retagged timely, and/or with a current certificate. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, … | 23-06: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 18, 2026

    33-02: The facility did not have documentation of child care personnel's completion of required training on the training transcript in that [preservice school readiness training ]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.5 …

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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.

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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