La Petite Academy
MIDVALE, UT 84047Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Utah's licensing baseline. Utah caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 20 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
- Daycare
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 27, 20255 Findings5 Important
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-19(12) by Not Ensuring That Stationary Play Equipment Is Placed…R381-100-19(12)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(12) by not ensuring that stationary play equipment is placed on protective cushioning. In the Toddler room, there was play equipment that was placed on a hard surface.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-19(2) by Not Ensuring That the Highest Designated Play Surface On…R381-100-19(2)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-19(2) by not ensuring that the highest designated play surface on stationary equipment used by infants and toddlers does not exceed three feet in height. In the outdoor play area, toddlers were playing on play equipment that exceeded three feet i
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-23(8) by Not Sanitizing the Diapering Surface According to The…R381-100-23(8)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-23(8) by not sanitizing the diapering surface according to the instructions on the sanitizing product. In the Infant room, the caregiver did not wait the allotted time for the cleaner to fully sanitize the surface.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-23(9) by Not Ensuring Caregivers Wash Their Hands After…R381-100-23(9)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-23(9) by not ensuring caregivers wash their hands after completing a diaper change. During the diapering observation, the caregiver did not wash their hands after completing a diaper change.
- The Provider Was Out of Compliance with Rule R381-100-7(9)(c) by Not Ensuring That Caregivers Complete the Preservice…R381-100-7(9)(a)-(g)
The provider was out of compliance with rule R381-100-7(9)(c) by not ensuring that caregivers complete the preservice training offered by the department before caring for children. During the inspection, there was a caregiver who had not completed preservice training and was caring for children.
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