La Petite Academy, Inc.
LicensedWhat this score could check
Verified evidence places this provider between 2 and 13. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.
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On record in Florida.
410 SW Bethany Dr, Port St Lucie FL, 34986
- Ages
- 6 wks – 5 yrs
- Hours
- 6:30AM to 6:00PM
- Licensed for
- 145 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, 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
- Drop In
- Food Served
- Full Day
- Half Day
- Infant Care
The public record
- License number
- C19SL0064
- License status
- Licensed
- License type
- Child Care Facility
- Licensed capacity
- 145 children
- Address
- 410 SW Bethany Dr, Port St Lucie FL, 34986
- County
- St. Lucie County
- Phone
- +17728789922
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- August 19, 1991
- License expires
- August 18, 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 · 7 with findings in the last 7
FindingNov '23
Nov 8, 2023
03-01: A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [13] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 3, numbers 1 9) General Requirements … | 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,…
FindingMar '24
Mar 6, 2024
32-07: The ground cover or other protective surface under the [6 inches mulch] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments The facility p…
FindingJan '25
Jan 10, 2025
04-01: Supervision of children in the [12] group was inadequate in that [2]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments The facility has 2 child ca…
FindingApr '25
Apr 23, 2025
11-06: A form of discipline used by child care personnel included the use of spanking or other form of physical punishment. CCF Handbook, Section 2.8, F.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requ…
FindingJun '25
Jun 12, 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 An Incident report was completed at the time…
FindingDec '25
Dec 18, 2025
45-07: Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR] Comments Staff did not have their 5-year rescreening done - see s…
FindingMar '26
Mar 16, 2026
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…
Click a finding pill to expand the summary. Fresh violations may show “Summary pending” while business profiles are being updated. Findings are summarized from the official inspection report published by Department of Children and Families, Office of Child Care Regulation.
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
- 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 C19SL0064, currently listed as "Licensed" by the Department of Children and Families, first licensed on August 19, 1991. 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.
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 145 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 16 inspections at La Petite Academy, Inc., 7 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.
