La Petite Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
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.Not Available
- 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Kansas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Kansas caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 16 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:3 9 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 24
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (10), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (4), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3). Of 28 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Jul 16, 20259 Findings1 Critical7 Important1 Administrative
- Education and Training RequirementsK.A.R. 28-4-428a
Of the staff files reviewed, one staff member does not have a record of health and safety training on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Of the staff files reviewed, one staff member does not have a record of a negative tb test on file.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
The date and time for the tornado drill for March 2025 is not recorded. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care PracticesK.A.R. 28-4-132
Room 1, 2, 3, and 4 do not have a copy of the KDHE diapering procedures posted in the each diaper-changing area. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
Two packages of diapering wipes reading "Keep out of reach of children" are not five feet above the floor out of reach of children. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The mulch is bare in multiple spots around the equipment on both playgrounds.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
The fence is broken in one section and two nails are protruding and there are sharp edges exposed. A large tree limb with sharp edges is on the playground. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The freezer thermometer reads 20 degrees. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- AdministrationK.A.R. 28-4-426
Of the staff files reviewed, one staff member does not have work references on file. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
Jan 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Care Centers: Napping and SleepingK.A.R. 28-4-436
A child, six (6) years of age, was observed napping on a cot without a bottom and top cover in Room 7.
Aug 16, 20245 Findings4 Important1 Administrative
- Health of Individuals at Least 16 Years of AgeK.A.R. 28-4-126
Negative TB test results are not on file for one staff member.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The refrigerator in room 1 had debris on the shelves. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The bathroom in room 4 has a hole in the wall with sharp metal trim exposed and there is a metal nail protruding out from the wall.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Children's Medical RecordsK.A.R. 28-1-20(d)
Current immunizations not on file for three children out of sixteen files reviewed.
Sep 12, 202313 Findings1 Critical12 Important
- EmergenciesK.A.R. 28-4-127
One child file does not have an emergency medical release.
- Other Licensing RequirementK.A.R. 28-1-
Three child files do not have current immunization records.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
Tornado drills were not conducted in April, June and August of 2023.
- Safety and Emergency ProceduresK.A.R. 28-4-128
A fire drill was not conducted in July, 2023.
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 2, there is Gorilla Glue out of locked storage. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
In Room 4, the edge of the table is has a dried, sticky substance and the area around the bottom of the toilets is soiled with a dried yellow residue. In Room 5, there is a broken plastic basket with a sharp edge. The bottom of the refrigerator is soiled with loose debris and dried substance. Partially corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Physical PlantK.A.R. 28-4-423
The carpeting in Room 6 and Room 7 is dirty with loose debris.
- Health Practices; Illness and Abuse; General Health Requirements for StaffK.A.R. 28-4-430
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
On the east playground, there is an area of landscape fabric that is loose and on top of the ground.
- Child Care Centers: Outside AreaK.A.R. 28-4-437
There are areas of hard surface under the anchored equipment.
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There is a bag of cereal that is opened and not sealed. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
There is a bottle of salad dressing and a bottle of mayonnaise that are opened and stored on the pantry shelf. The labels read that these items should be refrigerated after opening. Corrected at visit.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child Care Centers: Food ServiceK.A.R. 28-4-439
The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator is broken and not working.