La Petite Academy - Port Orange
650 Taylor Rd, Port Orange FL, 32127
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity159 children
Overview
About Us
La Petite Academy - Port Orange is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 159 children in Port Orange, Florida. The program has served Port Orange families for over 36 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 - Port Orange.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C07VO0101
Inspection History
0 clean inspections · 8 with findings in the last 8
FindingOct '24
Oct 23, 2024
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 documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments Specialist reviewed 8 new staff files. None of them had 5 year employment h…
FindingFeb '25
Feb 6, 2025
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… | 24-13: Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments Specialist observed staff not wearing a hai… | 30-05: The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized or disinfected after each use. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, E Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments Specialist observed the changing station… | 37-06: The facility's first aid kit was missing the following items: [ Soap and hand sanitizer, Cotton balls or applicators, Digital thermometer, Tweezers, Scissors, Bottled water]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.2… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o
FindingJun '25
Jun 10, 2025
05-04: The facility's transportation log did not include [Signatures of the staff]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments Transportation Log w… | 19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist …
FindingNov '25
Nov 14, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [one] child care personnel for [six one year old children ] children is required. A ratio of [two] child care personnel for [a mixed group of fifteen one and two year old children] children…
FindingDec '25
Dec 1, 2025
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 Specialist reviewed 3 out of 4 accident/inci…
FindingDec '25
Dec 2, 2025
03-01: A ratio of [1 ] child care personnel for [20 ] children is required. A ratio of [1 staff] child care personnel for [24] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments The…
FindingFeb '26
Feb 3, 2026
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 General Requirements [SR] Comments Specialist reviewed the driv… | 15-05: The facility failed to post the room capacity in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.4.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist did not observed capacity in all rooms. The director will be po… | 23-10: The facility's emergency evacuation plan did not include a diagram of safe routes and was not posted in each room. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.5, E Physical Environment [SR] Comments Specialist observed… | 33-05: Child Care personnel, who were not in compliance with training requirements when they left the industry, did not complete required training and any new mandated training before returning to the indust… | 41-01: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification o
FindingJun '26
Jun 11, 2026
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 Specialist and the assistant director (… | 41-02: The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comment… | 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…
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
Drawn from Florida DCF licensing flags. 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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