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 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Dec 9, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Children Were Not Adequately Supervised at All Times.
A three-year- old child was left behind on the potty for 47 minutes while the class participated in outdoor play due to name to face procedures not being completed prior to departure. Violation confirmed corrected by letter receive
Jul 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
Staff confrontation that happened in a classroom contained yelling, screaming and arguing and occurred in front of preschool children aged four and five. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from prov
Aug 28, 20241 Finding1 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children. in the Indoor and Outdoor Environments There Is Chipping, Peeling Paint Present That…
needs to be repaired. There are cracked and/or broken pieces in need of repair/replacement that work orders have submitted to C
Oct 10, 20232 Findings2 Important
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment. Five Staff Did Not Complete Their Health and Safety Training Within Their…
first year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2023
- Health and Safety Training Topics Were Not Included as Part of On-going Training Within Five Years of Completing the Previous Health and Safety Training Topics.
Two staff who have been employed for five years did not renew their health and safety training by its expiration. Violation