La Petite Academy
RIVERVIEW, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address10025 Cristina Dr, Riverview FL, 33569
CountyHILLSBOROUGH
Phone8136712421
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
Capacity135
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High5
- Medium2
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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10025 Cristina Dr, Riverview FL, 33569, RIVERVIEW, FL 33569
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/23/2025
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 0512/23/2025
05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (05-04)
The facility's transportation log did not include [Second signature.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the inspection Licensing observed that the facility transportation log did not have a second signature for the month of December. According to the DCF Handbook section 2.5.2 Transportation Log A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or on foot away from and/or to the premises of the childcare facility. The log must be retained on file at the facility for a minimum of 12 months and available for review by the licensing authority. The log must include: 5. The signature of a second childcare personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 1/23/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-12-23. View official inspection document (report 3b1f096a-6b39-4286-9180-ae09ce2b3017)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 3911/12/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-04)
Child care personnel failed to share the accident/incident form with the custodial parent/ legal guardian or the individual authorized to pick up child on the day that the incident occurred. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, B & D Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the compliant inspection Licensing Specialist determined that the facility failed to give a parent a copy of the incident/accident report to sign. According to the DCF Handbook Section 6.4.B.D Accident/Incident Notification B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. D. The documentation must be maintained for 12 months. If the parent or legal guardian does not pick up the child on the date of occurrence of the accident or incident, the individual authorized to pick up the child must sign and be provided a copy of the accident/incident form. Completed at the time of inspection. Child is no longer enrolled at the facility. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-11-12. View official inspection document (report d0a8043d-1792-412d-9c82-47f4154b3f42)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 079/10/2025
07. (07-06)
The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time of the routine inspection the vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. According to the DCF Handbook Section 2.5.4 Vehicle Requirements F. By January 1, 2022, all vehicles used by childcare facilities to transport children must be equipped with a reliable alarm system approved by the Department which prompts the driver to inspect the vehicle for children before exiting the vehicle. 1. Approved alarm systems must meet the following criteria: a. The alarm system must be armed or activated automatically when the vehicles ignition is turned on. b. The alarm system must be designed and installed so that the vehicle horn, siren or other type of audio alarm will sound if the driver/staff member does not walk to the rear or, in the case of a passenger van, the side entry point of the vehicle, to manually shut off or deactivate the alarm. c. The time delay from the time the ignition is turned off after activation of the alarm system until the alarm sounds shall be no longer than one minute. d. The alarm must be audible from the distance of 500 feet from the vehicle. e. The alarm system must be installed so that the driver must walk to the back of the vehicle to reach the deactivation mechanism. Deactivation mechanisms installed in locations that do not require the driver to walk to the back of the vehicle and view all seating areas will not be acceptable. 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-10. View official inspection document (report 9e19f7bd-d7b3-4574-9370-9e9abbcd5a66)
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 128/7/2025
12. Facility Environment CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (12-09)
There was evidence or the presence of rodent or vermin observed in the facility. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the time of the compliant inspection the Licensing Specialist observed evidence of dead vermin in the facility. According to the DCF Handbook Section 3.1 General Health and Safety Requirements A. All childcare facilities must be clean, in good repair, free from health and safety hazards and from evidence of, or presence of, vermin infestation. Indoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety and documented on a daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas must be inspected daily for basic health and safety. Any problems must be corrected before the play area is used by children. Documentation of the indoor play area inspection must be maintained for 12 months. This was completed at the time of the time of the inspection. Licensing observed documents provided by the Director. The documents showed that the facility was treated and inspected for bugs. Licensing observed the room where water leaked in through the wall. There were no signs of water damage on the exterior of the wall. The report shows that all areas with elevated moisture were dried in place and fully restored. 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 Compliance Comments During the time of the complaint inspection Licensing observed that the last fire drill was conducted on 7/17/25. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-08-07. View official inspection document (report 870b311e-c108-4d07-aaa2-988247e8f47c)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 396/20/2025
39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (39-05)
Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the [time]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: During the time inspection, Licensing noticed two incident reports. Each incident reports were insufficient, they were missing the time the incident occurred. One of the reports was missing the parents' signature. The other report was missing the staff that were present the day off the incident. According to the DCF Handbook Section 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification C. Documentation must include the name of the affected party, date and time of the occurrence, description of the occurrence, actions taken and by whom, and appropriate signatures of program childcare personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/childcare personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-20. View official inspection document (report 1b8ea2f2-464b-4888-b667-84fb16088ed8)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 392/18/2025
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: During the time of the compliant inspection the Licensing Specialist observed that the Director failed to document an incident that was reported to her by a parent. According to the DCF Handbook Section 6.4 Accident/Incident Notification A. All accidents and incidents or unusual occurrences that are threatening to the health, safety, or welfare of a child that occur while the child is in care must be documented on the same day they occur. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report c399fc9f-06a9-4beb-9c7a-2ca119ed0df8)
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 462/18/2025
46. Daily Attendance CCF Handbook, Section 7.5 (46-03)
Child care personnel failed to ensure arrival and departure times were complete and accurate at the time of arrival or departure. CCF Handbook, Section 7.5, B Record Keeping [SR] Comments: During the time of the complaint inspection the Licensing Specialist obsereved that the daily attendance on the day of the incident was not accurate with the arrival and departure times of the childcare personnel. According to the DCF Handbook Section 7.5 Daily Attendance B. The custodial parent or guardian may document the time when his/her child enters and departs the child care facility or program. However, child care facility personnel are responsible for ensuring that attendance records are complete and accurate. ENFORCEMENT Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-02-18. View official inspection document (report c399fc9f-06a9-4beb-9c7a-2ca119ed0df8)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$869/month
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About this daycare
- Location: RIVERVIEW, HILLSBOROUGH County
- Capacity: 135
- Type: Child Care Facility
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