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.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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- All Beds,cots, or Mats with Individual Linen Were Not Provided for Each Child.
Four children were observed napping on cots without linens. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- Center Staff Did Not Comply with the Safe Sleep Policy.
During the visit, "I can roll" was not posted on the cribs for infants. One infant was sleeping in their crib wearing a bib. The bib was removed during the visit. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
- Each Child Was Not Attended to in a Nurturing and Appropriate Manner, or in Keeping with the Child's Developmental Needs.
A staff member did not pick a three-year-old child up appropriately when attempting to remove the child from the classroom, and the child sustained marks on their
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met. .
A staff member left one staff member alone in the classroom with twelve one and two-year-old children to set up an activity on the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/24/2024
Jun 25, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
One child did not have a health assessment on file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/2/2024