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La Petite Academy, Inc.

1645 EAST GUADALUPE ROAD, TEMPE, AZ 85283Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality First rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Arizona's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Arizona caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 18 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Quality First Level 4 (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
Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
116
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:6Not Regulated
Preschool1:15Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 3 Findings
Most recent: Nov 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
3 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.

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  1. Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • There Were No Deficiencies at the Time of Complaint #AZ00036908 Investigation Conducted on 11/7/25Complaint

      There were no deficiencies at the time of Complaint #AZ00036908 investigation conducted on 11/7/25. A telephone call was made to the Complainant on 11/7/25. A complete inspection of the facility was not conducted. The following classroom ratios were observed: Ones: 1:6 Twos: 2:13 Threes: 2:9 Threes/Fours: 1:10 Fours:/Fives: 1:10 Five staff members were interviewed during this investigation. The following documentation was reviewed: Classroom rosters. Incident reports.

  2. Apr 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/28/25 and Are Subject…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 4/28/25 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. 3 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Written Document of Corrections is not requested at this time. The following item is due within 10 days of receiving this document: A copy of the current violation free fire inspection

  3. Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • The Following Deficiencies Were Observed at the Time of the Compliance Inspection Conducted on 4/29/2024 and Are…Compliance (Annual)

      The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Please submit the Written Documentation of Corrections within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. 4 of 4 Fingerprint clearance cards reviewed were valid via a DPS website search. The Empower Survey was completed online at the time of the inspection. Compliance Officer #1: Archana Navin Compliance Officer #2

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