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La Petite Academy #7379

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Gold SealVPKSchool Readiness
Center-basedAccredited · National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

On record in Florida.

14524 Gatorland Dr, Orlando FL, 32837

Ages
6 wks – 5 yrs
Hours
6:30AM to 6:00PM
Licensed for
204 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Hours

On the state licence record

6:30AM to 6:00PM

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 #7379 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
  • Food Served
  • Full Day
  • Half Day
  • Infant Care
  • Transportation

The public record

License number
C09OR0324
License status
Licensed
License type
Child Care Facility
Licensed capacity
204 children
Address
14524 Gatorland Dr, Orlando FL, 32837
County
Orange County
Website
Not listed
License issued
October 2, 1990
License expires
October 2, 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

  1. FindingSep '23

    Sep 6, 2023

    33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments The provide…

  2. FindingApr '24

    Apr 9, 2024

    34-07: The facility owner failed to notify the licensing authority within five working days of when the facility lost the credentialed director or when there was a change of director. CCF Handbook, Section 4…

  3. FindingMay '24

    May 30, 2024

    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 [from January to April 2024]. CCF …

  4. FindingSep '24

    Sep 20, 2024

    44-02: Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments A recently hired child care perso… | 44-03: The child care personnel record did not include a signed statement regarding any work in a center that had been subject to negative licensing action or the subject of disciplinary action while employe… | 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… | 45-01: A complete CF-FSP Form 5131, Background Screening and Personnel File Requirements, was not on file for all employees. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keep… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not docume

  5. FindingMay '25

    May 19, 2025

    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 [missing March and April]. CCF Han… | 33-01: Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 (Section 2.1 Health … | 33-04: Child Care personnel, returning to the industry and who were in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete new mandated training within 90 days of employment. … | 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… | 33-13: Child care personnel did not complete preservice

  6. FindingSep '25

    Sep 19, 2025

    06-01: The facility's driver did not have [ An annual physical examination which grants medical approval to drive]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [S… | 07-03: A vehicle(s) used to transport children did not have an annual inspection by a mechanic to ensure it was in proper working order. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3)… | 07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Licensing Specialist check three buses … | 15-01: The facility is licensed to serve [20] children. A total of [21] children were counted at the center and/or were on a field trip. CCF Handbook , Section 3.4.1, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3… | 33-07: Child care personnel, including volunteers who wo

  7. FindingJan '26

    Jan 5, 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… | 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,… | 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 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety…

  8. FindingMay '26

    May 15, 2026

    03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [4] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [6] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General …

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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 La Petite Academy #7379

Is La Petite Academy #7379 a licensed child care provider in Florida?

Yes. La Petite Academy #7379 holds Florida DCF licence C09OR0324, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on October 2, 1990. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.

Does La Petite Academy #7379 offer free VPK?

Yes. La Petite Academy #7379 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 #7379 a Gold Seal provider?

Yes. La Petite Academy #7379 holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.

Does La Petite Academy #7379 accept School Readiness subsidies?

Yes. The DCF record shows La Petite Academy #7379 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 #7379 care for?

La Petite Academy #7379 is licensed for up to 204 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.

Has La Petite Academy #7379 had any licensing violations?

Florida DCF has recorded 17 inspections at La Petite Academy #7379, 9 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.