La Petite Academy
103 W DUBLIN DR, MADISON, AL 35758Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR Rating rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR Rating 1 Star (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
- Licensed capacity
- 120
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in First Class Pre-K, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 20, 202414 Findings14 Important
- *HAZARD*: In the 6wks-18mths Classroom There Is a Shelf Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 6wks-18mths EHS Classroom There Are 2 Babies Not Being Held for Bottle Feeding.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 6wks-18mths EHS Classroom There Is a Shelf Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 18-24 Mths Classroom There Are Rips and Exposed Foam in the Changing Pad.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 18-24 Mths Classroom There Are Several Shelves Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 24-36 Mths Classroom There Are Several Shelves Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 4yrs OSR Classroom There Are Several Shelves Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: In the 4yrs OSR Classroom There Is 1 Exposed Electrical Outlet.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: On the 4 and Up Playground There Are 2 Active Ant Beds.
✓ Corrected at visit
- *HAZARD*: On the 3yrs Playground There Is 1 Active Ant Bed Along the Fence.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Are 4 Staff Persons Missing Their Initial Health and Safety Training and Cannot Be Counted in Ratio.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Are 4 Staff Persons Missing 12 Hrs of Training.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Records Are Incomplete (See Pg 18 and Pg 22 of Evaluation).
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Most Current Health Inspection Is Not Posted.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1