La Petite Academy
1413 AVERSBORO ROAD, GARNER, NC 27529Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 2, 20264 Findings4 Important
- A Current Activity Plan Was Not Posted for Each Group of Children for Reference.
Two classrooms did not have current activity plans posted. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2026
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
Diapers in a plastic bag was observed being stored in an unlocked cabinet underneath a changing table. Violation confirmed corrected by let
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
Three infants ages 0-12 months were observed sleeping in cribs on their tummies but there was no documentation indicating that they can roll. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/12/2026
- The Depth of the Loose Surfacing Was Not Based on Critical Height of the Equipment.
The mulch on the large outdoor playground measured 1/2" which does not meet the required level of surfacing. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The EMC Plan Was Not Reviewed with All Staff Annually and Whenever the Plan Was Revised.
One staff member did not have documentation on file that the center EMC plan was reviewed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/10/2025
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