La Petite Academy #7493-Lake Mary
LAKE MARY, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address3850 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary FL, 32746
CountySEMINOLE
Phone4073339138
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
Capacity165
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/15/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High7
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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3850 Lake Emma Rd, Lake Mary FL, 32746, LAKE MARY, FL 32746
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/15/2026
- High7
- Medium-High8
- Medium0
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High riskStandard 055/15/2026
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 [Secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: The transportation logs for several days in May are missing secondary sweep signature. Please complete two weeks of transportation logs and submit. 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 child care 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: 1. Each childs name, 2. The date and time of departure, 3. Time of arrival at the destination, 4. The signature of the driver (or in the case of travelling on foot, the signature of the child care personnel), and 5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized by the provider to verify the transportation log and that all children have arrived safely and left the vehicle (if applicable). 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 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: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fff74eaf-9d87-4f37-8aaf-f96eb2309153)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 235/15/2026
23. (23-06)
During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [No drill documented for April of 2026]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: During the facilitys licensure year, fire drills utilizing the approved alarm system were not conducted monthly at various dates and times when children were in care [ No drill documented for April of 2026. Please complete, document, and send 2 fire drills for May 2026. During the facilitys license year, fire drills utilizing the alarm system, approved by the local fire authority, must be conducted monthly at various dates and times when children are in care. FOOD AND NUTRITION Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fff74eaf-9d87-4f37-8aaf-f96eb2309153)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 335/15/2026
33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-13)
Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. (Section 3.1 and 3.2 Training Requirements, Page 7) [SR] Comments: Child care personnel did not complete preservice training requirements prior to unsupervised contact with or care of children or, if supervised, within 90 days of beginning employment or service with the provider. Due: 6/15/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fff74eaf-9d87-4f37-8aaf-f96eb2309153)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 345/15/2026
34. Credentialed Staff CCF Handbook, Section 4.6 & 4.7 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: The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. Section 402.305(2)(g), F.S., requires a child care facility to have a credentialed director. Every applicant for a license to operate a child care facility or a license for a change of ownership of a child care facility must document that the facility director has an active Director Credential prior to issuance of the license. An applicant for the Director Credential must meet the requirements referenced in CFFSP Form 5290, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential and Renewal Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(k), F.A.C. CF FSP Form 5290 may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. All applications and documentation will be verified, and, if complete, the credential will be issued by the Department or its designated representative on CF-FSP Form 5252, Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(g), F.A.C. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS 35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 38. Emergency Telephone Numbers CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 39. Accident/ Incident Notification and Documentation CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 CCF Handbook, Section 6.3 & 6.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 11/16/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fff74eaf-9d87-4f37-8aaf-f96eb2309153)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/15/2026
45. (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two staff need updated background screening after a 90-day break in service. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Due: 5/29/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-05-15. View official inspection document (report fff74eaf-9d87-4f37-8aaf-f96eb2309153)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 412/20/2026
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Two of four children that did not have current immunization records still need documentation of current immunizations. Immunization records for 2 children received via email on 2/202/26. Records shredded/deleted upon review. 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 Owner/Director/Staff Responsible Comments Desk Review ____________________________________________ Inspected by: David Meconitas Date: 02/20/2026 ____________________________________________ Received by: Desk Review Date: 02/20/2026 Due: 3/20/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-20. View official inspection document (report 8469af27-0a22-4e8b-9427-1b06315ac032)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 411/6/2026
41. (41-01)
Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Child(ren) did not have a Florida Certification of Immunization (DH Form 680) or a Religious Exemption from Immunization (DH Form 681), on file within 30 days of enrollment. Four children files have no documentation of immunization records. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 2/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-01-06. View official inspection document (report ce20df73-07b6-4089-8843-1d5f13b13c7e)
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 309/11/2025
30. Diapering CCF Handbook, Section 3.10 (30-07)
Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, G Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Items unrelated to diaper changing were stored in the diaper changing area or placed on the diaper changing table/surface, including notebooks and tablet. Picture taken. Completed at time of inspection as items were moved and staff was counseled.Items unrelated to diaper changing shall not be stored in the diaper changing area nor shall they be placed on the diaper changing table. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report cb1c5d5f-b0f3-4cc0-85ca-3467810b2d88)
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 419/11/2025
41. Immunization Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (41-02)
The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 Record Keeping [SR] Comments: One child record did not have a current Florida Certificate of immunization. expired 1/15/25. Due: 10/10/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-11. View official inspection document (report cb1c5d5f-b0f3-4cc0-85ca-3467810b2d88)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 455/19/2025
45. (45-07)
Background screening was not completed: [ after a 90-day break in service.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: One staff did not have an updated background screening in the Clearinghouse following a 90 day break in service. Child care personnel must be re-screened following a break in employment in the child care industry that exceeds 90 days. Child care personnel/individual with a break in service that exceeds 90 days are considered unscreened child care personnel/individuals until completion of re-screening. These child care personnel/individuals shall not have unsupervised contact with children in care. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-19. View official inspection document (report 396346b1-5e84-4549-8dbe-374cb46d2615)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 041/16/2025
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [staff did not provide direct supervision resulting in a child sustaining an injury with staff not aware]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A General Requirements [SR] Comments: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [ staff did not provide direct supervision resulting in a child sustaining an injury with staff not aware. Child care personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. Completed at time of inspection as staff were counseled and corrective action plan was submitted. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 3a0d190c-be09-4928-a193-6ede2bf6c6c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 321/16/2025
32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-01)
Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that [heavy tricycle was in use with children under 3 years old.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, A Sanitation and Equipment [SR] Comments: Equipment available to children in the outdoor play area was not appropriate for the age and developmental level of the children in care in that heavy tricycle was in use with children under 3 years old. Per search of products tricycle designed for ages 3-5 years old. Facility was not able to provide documentation to the contrary. childcare facility must provide and maintain enough usable equipment suitable to each childs age and development and of a quantity for each to be involved in activities. Completed at time of inspection as a corrective action plan was completed that children under three will no longer use the equipment or be on the outdoor play are at the same time as older children. TRAINING 33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 Not Monitored 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 3a0d190c-be09-4928-a193-6ede2bf6c6c3)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 391/16/2025
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 [parent signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 6.4, C Health Requirements [SR] Comments: Documentation of an accident or incident was insufficient in that it did not include the parent signature. 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 child care personnel and the custodial parent or legal guardian. Program childcare personnel signatures may include the director/child care personnel that witnessed the incident, who were involved in the incident, and/or responded to the childs needs. Completed at time of inspection as child is no longer enrolled. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-16. View official inspection document (report 3a0d190c-be09-4928-a193-6ede2bf6c6c3)
Not corrected - High riskStandard 031/6/2025
03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (03-01)
A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [11] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR] Comments: One staff with 12 2-year-old children observed in outdoor play area, 2 staff are required. Completed at time of inspection as one child was moved to the four-year-old room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report 28604571-ad55-482c-bcdd-3ce1c7d33767)
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 231/6/2025
23. (23-02)
The facility did not have a current and approved annual fire safety inspection by the local fire authority. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.2, A (Section 2.1 - Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR] Comments: No current fire inspection. Last passing fire inspection was 12/7/23. To ensure the safety of children in care, facilities are required to receive yearly fire inspections by a certified fire inspector, and they must perform monthly drills/exercises to practice fire, inclement weather and lockdown procedures. Frequent practice of emergency procedures will facilitate a calm and competent reaction in response to anactual emergency, should it occur. FOOD AND NUTRITION 24. Food Preparation Area CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 CCF Handbook, Section 3.9 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-01-06. View official inspection document (report 28604571-ad55-482c-bcdd-3ce1c7d33767)
Not corrected
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About this daycare
- Location: LAKE MARY, SEMINOLE County
- Capacity: 165
- Type: Child Care Facility
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