La Petite Academy, Inc. Hwy 98
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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (3), Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Emergency and Identifying Information, Including the Child's Name, Photograph, Emergency Contact Information And/or a Copy of the Emergency Medical Care…
information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Several children's photos were missing from their files in
- Medical Exam or Health Assessment Record Was Not on File Before or Within 30 Days After Admission.
A child who enrolled on 7/1/25 was missing a health assessment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
- Signed and Dated Statement by Parent That Discipline Policy Received and Explained at Enrollment Was Not in Child's File.
A child enrolled on 3/27/25 was missing a signed discipline policy. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
- A Child's File Did Not Have a Statement with Parent Signature Acknowledging Receipt and Explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head…
Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child enrolled on 9/9/25 was missing a s
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Incident Logs Were Not Completed and Maintained as Required.
Incident reports completed after 8/12/25 were not recorded on an incident log. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025