La Petite Academy, Inc.
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.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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects NECPA accreditation. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
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)Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in Pre-K, school-age and toddler rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The walls located in Pre-K, school-age and toddler rooms was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
The ceilings located in school-age room was/were not clean as evidenced by stained.
Nov 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers5 CSR 25-500.082
There was evidence of spiders/webs in pre-k room.