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.3 / 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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a ABC Quality rating of B+. Structural quality reflects South Carolina's licensing baseline. South Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:17. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 15 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- ABC Quality B+ (3 out of 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 173
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 Not Regulated Preschool 1:17 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 7, 20257 Findings7 Important
- Staff Files Are in Compliance114-503H(1-7)
Staff Health - TB test results missing from 1 staff file. TB test results completed and staff file prior to working. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.
- Training Hours Up-to-date114-503K(5)(b-c)
Staff requirements: 11 staff members missing training, 1 staff missing education. Training hours to be completed in year due, education on file. Corrective action expected within 30 days from visit.
- Adequate Supervision Throughout Facility114-504A(1-2)
Direct Supervision: enough qualified staff present to properly supervise. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.
- Ratios Adequate in All Classrooms and on Playground114-504B(1)
Ratios: enough qualified staff present to meet ratio requirements. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.
- Child Size Toilets & Sinks114-507A(12)(e)
Broken toilet, causing facility to not meet toilet-to-child ratio. Toilet to be repaired. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.
- Cots, Mats, Cribs Labeled or Charted for Each Child114-507D(2)
Rest Equipment - cribs and nap mats assigned to each child: cribs and nap mats labeled and used for one child only. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.
- Poisons/harmful Agents Locked, Labeled and Stored Properly114-507E(1)
Items in handwashing sink, toilet brushes/plungers in restroom accessible to children. Handwashing sink to be cleared; toilet brushes/plungers not accessible to children. Corrective action expected within 1 week from visit.