La Petite Academy

NORTH PORT, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.6based on state inspection data
Capacity363
HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM
Est. price$869/mo

Contact information

Address2700 Bobcat Village Center Rd, North Port FL, 34288

CityNORTH PORT, FL 34288

CountySARASOTA

Phone9414238844

Operating details

HoursMon 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Tue 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Wed 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Thu 6:30AM to 6:30PM; Fri 6:30AM to 6:30PM

Capacity363

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/20/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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2700 Bobcat Village Center Rd, North Port FL, 34288, NORTH PORT, FL 34288

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/20/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 574/20/2026

    57. (57-05)

    A current DH Form 680, Florida Certification of Immunization, was missing for the child(ren). Record Keeping [SR] Comments: 33% of the files reviewed were not update. Immunization certificate expired found in children files. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. Compliance Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 7e241e73-61b1-4614-8c8a-7676a73c3097)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 534/20/2026

    53. Bottles Sanitary and Labeled rule 65C-22.005(2), F.A.C (53-02)

    Bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with the child's first and last name. Food and Nutrition [SR] Comments: Infant room Baby bottles in and out of the refrigerator did not have labels Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 7e241e73-61b1-4614-8c8a-7676a73c3097)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 214/20/2026

    21. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (21-02)

    The outdoor play area was not clean, free from litter, nails, glass or other hazards. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Playground liner mulch was showing and made it a tripping hazard. Due: 5/8/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 7e241e73-61b1-4614-8c8a-7676a73c3097)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 144/20/2026

    14. Facility Environment rule 65C-22.002(1), 65C-22.002(7) - (9), F.A.C. , 62-133(c)(4) (14-05)

    An area of the facility was observed to be a serious safety hazard to children in care. Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Teacher purse and bottle at childrens reach Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-04-20. View official inspection document (report 7e241e73-61b1-4614-8c8a-7676a73c3097)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 3112/12/2025

    31. (31-03)

    A toileting area did not provide a trash receptacle. (Section 10.6, number 7) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No trash receptacle in the children bathroom. 32. Operable Phone rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Page 33) Compliance 33. Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7) F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Response, Page 32-34) Compliance 34. Food Preparation Area 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. 65C-22.002(8), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 17.1 Food Preparation Area and Section 17.2 Food Storage, Pages 37-38) Compliance 35. Health and Sanitation rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135(a) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(12), 62-135 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 36. Drinking Water Available rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12 Health and Sanitation, Page 28) Compliance 37. Sanitary Diapering rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 38. Diaper Disposal rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.3, Diapering, Pages 28-29) Compliance 39. Indoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(f) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance 40. Outdoor Equipment rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) rule 65C-22.002(11), F.A.C. 62-133(c)(2) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 11, Equipment and Furnishings, Pages 26-27) Compliance Due: 12/30/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report bbb70f32-1675-4f72-b629-c7678ed952b0)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 1512/12/2025

    15. (15-04)

    A cleaning supply was accessible to children. (Section 10, number 4) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Unlocked door offered access to children to cleaning chemicals Please keep the laundry doors locked. 16. Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 17. Lighting rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 18. Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 19. Indoor Floor Space ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.007(3)(a), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, 62-133(b)(1)(2) ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.00 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1.1 Indoor Floor Space, Pages 11-12) Compliance 20. Outdoor Area/Square Footage ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages Compliance 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Compliance 23. Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 24. Bedding and Linens rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 25. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24) Compliance 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-12. View official inspection document (report bbb70f32-1675-4f72-b629-c7678ed952b0)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 483/3/2025

    48. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation rule 65C-22.004(2), F.A.C. (48-04)

    Documentation of an accident or incident did not include all of the information required in that [the date was missing from one parent's signature]. Health Requirements [SR] Comments: One incident report was missing the date that the parent of the child signed the incident report. 49. Medication rule 65C-22.004(3),F.A.C. 62-133(e)(5) Not Monitored FOOD AND NUTRITION 50. Meals and Snacks rule 65C-22.005(1), F.A.C. Not Monitored 51. Meal and Snack Menus rule 65C-22.005(1), F.A.C. Not Monitored 52. Food Service rule 65C-22.005(3), F.A.C. Not Monitored 53. Bottles Sanitary and Labeled rule 65C-22.005(2), F.A.C Not Monitored 54. Catered food and food provided by parents 65C-22.005(1), F.A.C. Not Monitored 55. Single Service Items rule 65C-22.0011(8), 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. Not Monitored RECORD KEEPING 56. Records ss. 402.3054(2), F.S., rule 65C-22.006(3)(c)5., F.A.C. Not Monitored 57. Children's Health/Immunization and Records ss. 402.305(9), F.S.& rule 65C22.006(2) - (3), F.A.C. 62-136(a) Compliance 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-03. View official inspection document (report b5802632-f0f1-4c77-9599-b18ad4621dec)

    Not corrected
  4. High riskStandard 572/25/2025

    57. (57-07)

    The immunization record was incomplete for the child(ren). The record did not document signature of a physician, dates immunizations were administered, or the expiration date. (Section 19.2, number 2) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two students had out of date immunization records. 58. Enrollment Information on File/Current ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(3), F.A.C. ss. 402.3125(5), 402.305(12), F.S. & rule 65C-22.0 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.2 record Keeping/Childrens Files, Page 47) Compliance 59. Personnel Records ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule 65C22.006(4) - (5), F.A.C. ss. 402.3055(1), F.S., rule 65C-22.003(4), & rule (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.4 Record Keeping/Personnel Records, Page 48) Compliance 60. Background Screening Documents ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. ss. 402.3054, F.S. & rule 65C-22.006(4), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.5 Record Keeping/Background Screening, Page 49) Compliance 61. Daily Attendance rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. 62-136(d)(2) rule 65C-22.001(10) & rule 65C-22.006(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 19.3 Record Keeping/Attendance, Page 48) Compliance 62. Emergency Plan/Posted rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 14.2 Fire Safety, Pages 33-34) Compliance ENFORCEMENT 63. Access/Child Abuse or Neglect/Misrepresentation ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(11), F.A.C. ss. 402.311, 402.319, F.S. & rule 65C-22.001(9),(1 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 20 Access and Section 21 Child Safety, Page 50) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 06dee801-3b72-4388-88f4-ba02d7d21a0e)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 142/25/2025

    14. (14-07)

    A health deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. (Section 10, numbers 1 11) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Inspector observed a teacher's drink within children's reach. Drink was moved at the time of inspection. 15. Toxic Substances and Hazardous Materials rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 16. Supplies Labeled/Stored rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(1), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 22-23) Compliance 17. Lighting rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 18. Temperature and Ventilation rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) rule 65C-22.002(2), F.A.C. 62-133(a)(8) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10 Physical Environment, Pages 23-24) Compliance 19. Indoor Floor Space ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.007(3)(a), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, 62-133(b)(1)(2) ss. 402.305(6) F.S., rule 65C-22.002(3), 65C-22.00 (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1.1 Indoor Floor Space, Pages 11-12) Compliance 20. Outdoor Area/Square Footage ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, ss. 402.305(6), F.S. & rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 1 Capacity, Compliance 21. Outdoor Play Area rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(1)(4) &(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.7 Outdoor Play Area, Pages Compliance 22. Fencing rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) rule 65C-22.002(4), F.A.C, 62-133(c)(3) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.8 Fencing, Pages 25-26) Compliance 23. Individual Bedding rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), F.A.C, rule 65C-22.002(5), 65C-22.002(10), 65C-22.008(3), (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 24. Bedding and Linens rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) rule 65C-22.002(10), F.A.C. 62-133(e)(6) (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 12.4 Bedding and Linens, Page 29) Compliance 25. Nap/Sleep Space Requirements rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.4 Nap and Sleep Space(s)/Safe Sleep Practices, Page 24) Compliance 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-25. View official inspection document (report 06dee801-3b72-4388-88f4-ba02d7d21a0e)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium riskStandard 2512/4/2024

    25. (25-01)

    A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. (Section 10.4, number 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: Two cots in a three year old classroom did not have 18 of separation. 26. Exit Area Clear rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. rule 65C-22.002(5) and (7), F.A.C. (Form OEL-SR-6202, Section 10.5 Exit Area, Page 25) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-12-04. View official inspection document (report d9fe716a-23fe-4ffe-941d-339953686c35)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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23Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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About this daycare

  • Location: NORTH PORT, SARASOTA County
  • Capacity: 363
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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