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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Enhanced Staff/child Ratios and Group Sizes Were Not Met.
Today, there was one teacher present with 14 four and five year old children when I arrived at the center. Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/27/2026
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 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 last completed training in these topics in 2020. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on
Sep 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Each New Employee Did Not Complete, Within the First Two Weeks of Employment, Six Clock Hours of Training in Required Topic Areas.
Two employees did not have orientation documented in their file. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/17/2025
Oct 1, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Equipment and Furnishings Were Not Sturdy, Stable and Free of Hazards.
The edging on the changing table in classroom 7 is missing leaving two screws, with sharp edges, exposed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/15/2024
- Plastic Bags, Materials That Could Be Torn Apart and Toy Parts Small Enough to Be Swallowed Were Accessible to Children Under Three Years of Age.
There were plastic can liners in a basket on the floor in a classroom enrolling two year old children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit