La Petite 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.
9601 Pickwood Dr, Pensacola FL, 32514
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:00AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 140 children
- Subsidies
- Accepted
Hours
On the state licence record
6:00AM 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 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
- Before School
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
- Transportation
The public record
- License number
- C01ES0102
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
- Address
- 9601 Pickwood Dr, Pensacola FL, 32514
- County
- Escambia County
- Phone
- +18504786772
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- January 9, 1989
- License expires
- December 31, 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
FindingApr '24
Apr 3, 2024
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 Per DCF Handbook 7.1 Immunization Reco… | 42-02: The Student Health Examination or equivalent health statement was not acceptable in that: [ It was not current (over two years old)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Per DCF Han…
FindingMay '24
May 6, 2024
11-03: Child care personnel did not comply with the facility's written disciplinary and expulsion policies. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, B General Requirements [SR] Comments The teacher was observed on live st…
FindingMar '25
Mar 25, 2025
34-04: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments Director did not have an active director credential. Dire…
FindingJul '25
Jul 2, 2025
13-10: Pest control took place in rooms occupied by children. CCF Handbook Section 3.1, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments Pest control was completed in the school age classroom while children were present… | 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 Childcare personnel did not complete inciden…
FindingApr '26
Apr 15, 2026
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 Child Care …
FindingMay '26
May 19, 2026
12-01: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Pictures of the … | 30-10: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Soiled disposable diapers were not… | 44-02: Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. Pers… | 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… | 45-04: An employment history verification was not docume
FindingMay '26
May 21, 2026
03-01: A ratio of [2:7] child care personnel for [infant] children is required. A ratio of [1:7] child care personnel for [infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments… | 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 Child…
FindingMay '26
May 27, 2026
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 Child Care …
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What the record says
Provider highlights
Drawn from licensing flags published by the Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation. Parent-review summaries will appear here once enough reviews have been collected.
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 Inc
Is La Petite Academy Inc a licensed child care provider in Florida?
- Yes. La Petite Academy Inc holds Florida DCF licence C01ES0102, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on January 9, 1989. Confirm current standing with DCF before enrolling.
Does La Petite Academy Inc offer free VPK?
- Yes. La Petite 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 La Petite Academy Inc a Gold Seal provider?
- Yes. La Petite Academy Inc holds Florida's Gold Seal Quality Care designation, which requires accreditation by a DCF-approved accrediting association in good standing.
Does La Petite Academy Inc accept School Readiness subsidies?
- Yes. The DCF record shows La Petite 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 La Petite Academy Inc care for?
- La Petite Academy Inc is licensed for up to 140 children. Licensed capacity is a legal maximum, not current availability or enrollment.
Has La Petite Academy Inc had any licensing violations?
- Florida DCF has recorded 24 inspections at La Petite Academy Inc, 10 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.
