La Petite Academy Inc
PENSACOLA, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address9601 Pickwood Dr, Pensacola FL, 32514
CountyESCAMBIA
Phone8504786772
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM to 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Capacity140
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High10
- Medium-High9
- Medium5
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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9601 Pickwood Dr, Pensacola FL, 32514, PENSACOLA, FL 32514
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026
- High7
- Medium-High3
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 335/27/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Child Care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. Child care personnel needed to complete the training, testing and send the updated training transcript to licensing on or before May 28, 2026. The facility now has until June 28, 2026 to send licensing the completed and updated training transcript. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored Due: 6/28/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-27. View official inspection document (report e2bee24c-e5de-4a79-bdb0-536fc91428fc)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 475/21/2026
47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 (47-01)
Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. CCF Handbook, Section 8.2, C Enforcement [SR] Comments: Child care personnel inappropriately interacted with children in care in a manner that was aggressive, demeaning or intimidating in nature. Child care personnel entered the classroom and aggressively handled a child at naptime. The child care personnel is no longer employed at the child care facility. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-21. View official inspection document (report 63995d94-cfb6-4edb-ad62-8ac72a2594a9)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 035/21/2026
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)
A ratio of [2:7] child care personnel for [infant] children is required. A ratio of [1:7] child care personnel for [infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: A ratio of [ 2:7 ] child care personnel for [ infant ] children is required. A ratio of [ 1:7 ] child care personnel for [ infant ] children was observed. Child care personnel left the infant classroom and entered the 1 year old classroom. Leaving the infant classroom out of ratio. Infant classroom ratio is 1:4. The classroom came back into compliance once the teacher reentered the infant classroom. 04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Not Monitored 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored 11. Child Discipline CCF Handbook, Section 2.8 Not Monitored PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-21. View official inspection document (report 63995d94-cfb6-4edb-ad62-8ac72a2594a9)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 455/19/2026
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-09)
The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The facility failed to maintain a current Employee Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. Licensing monitored the Clearinghouse roster prior to commencing complaint, child care personnel had left the facility and updates were not made to the Clearinghouse roster. Facility will make updates to reflect current employee Clearinghouse roster on or before 6/26/2026 and notify licensing. 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Counselor Comments The inspection was conducted by counselor A.Slepica. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me: amanda.slepica@myflfamilies.com ____________________________________________ Inspected by: Amanda Slepica Date: 05/19/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Gabbie Zisa Date: 05/19/2026 Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/19/2026
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-06)
The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at the time of initial screening or upon change in employers. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The Child Care Attestation of Good Moral Character was not completed at time of initial screening or upon change in employers. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/21/2026. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/19/2026
45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (45-04)
An employment history verification was not documented and on file. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, D Record Keeping [SR] Comments: An employment history verification was not documented and on file. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 445/19/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-04)
The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C Record Keeping [SR] Comments: The personnel record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 445/19/2026
44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (44-02)
Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, A Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child care personnel did not have an employment application on file. Personnel file was not available at time of complaint inspection for licensing. Facility will send full, required paperwork for personnel on or before 6/26/2026. Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 305/19/2026
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-10)
Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, J Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Soiled disposable diapers were not disposed of in a plastic-lined, securely covered container. On day of complaint inspection, licensing viewed and photographed a soiled diaper in a trash can without being placed in a plastic lined bag. Facility will add disposable plastic bags to the trash cans, in each classroom that has potty training children. And send a picture to licensing on or before 6/26/2026. 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 Not Monitored TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 125/19/2026
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-01)
Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Areas of the facility were found to be in need of cleaning. Pictures of the bathroom in the three-year-old classroom were taken by licensing and sent to provider. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 Not Monitored 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored Due: 6/26/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-19. View official inspection document (report 9496ba46-f2cc-4233-987f-8d07cee662f1)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 334/15/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 (33-01)
Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1 Comments: Child Care personnel did not complete the 40-hour introductory child care training requirements. Child care personnel will need to complete the training, testing and send the updated training transcript to licensing on or before May 20, 2026. 34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 Not Monitored HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 Not Monitored 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 Not Monitored 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 Not Monitored 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 Not Monitored 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 Not Monitored 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT Compliance Comments Interviews conducted and could not verify inappropriate interaction between children and staff. Due: 5/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-15. View official inspection document (report 09b96f6a-4957-44c8-9e0c-4d1ba797af2e)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 397/2/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-03)
Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, A Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Childcare personnel did not complete incident reports letting parents know their children had an allergic reaction on the day the incident occurred. The Provider will complete an accident/incident report training for all childcare personnel and submit the training itinerary, employee sign in roster and submit to the licensing office on or before 08/18/2025 via email. 40. Medication CCF Handbook, Section 6.5 Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Not Monitored 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 Not Monitored 43. Enrollment Information CCF Handbook, Section 7.3 & s. 402.3054(2), F.S. Not Monitored 44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 Not Monitored 46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 Not Monitored ENFORCEMENT 47. Access/Child Safety CCF Handbook, Section 8 Not Monitored Due: 8/18/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-02. View official inspection document (report 66463e0a-05e9-432d-9074-010be515b6a2)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 137/2/2025
13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (13-10)
Pest control took place in rooms occupied by children. CCF Handbook Section 3.1, H Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Pest control was completed in the school age classroom while children were present resulting in a children have an allergic action. The Provider will ensure pest control substance is not distributed while children are present. 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 Not Monitored 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 Not Monitored 16. Indoor Floor Space CCF Handbook, Section 3.4 Not Monitored 17. Outdoor Play Area/Fencing CCF Handbook, Section 3.5 Not Monitored 18. Bedding and Linens CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 19. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2 Not Monitored 20. Crib Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 3.6 Not Monitored 21. Restrooms and Bath Facilities CCF Handbook, Section 3.7 Not Monitored 22. Operable Phone CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.1 Not Monitored 23. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness CCF Handbook, Section 3.8 Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 25. Meals and Snacks CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored 26. Meal and Snack Menus CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.3 & Section 7 Not Monitored 27. Catered Food and Food Provided by Outside Sources CCF Handbook, Section 7 & Section 3.9.3 Not Monitored 28. Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 Not Monitored SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT 29. Health and Sanitation CCF Handbook, Section 3.6, 3.9, and 3.10 Not Monitored 30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 Not Monitored 31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 Not Monitored Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-07-02. View official inspection document (report 66463e0a-05e9-432d-9074-010be515b6a2)
Corrected at inspection - High riskStandard 343/25/2025
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 (34-04)
The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7 Comments: Director did not have an active director credential. Director will provide updated transcript reflecting current director credential on or before August 27, 2025. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-25. View official inspection document (report 2b0e4f71-bed0-4d7b-a7ba-180e239a6df6)
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$922/month
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About this daycare
- Location: PENSACOLA, ESCAMBIA County
- Capacity: 140
- Type: Child Care Facility
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