La Petite Academy #7489

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

4.5based on state inspection data
Capacity152
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

Address500 N State Road 434, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714

CityALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

CountySEMINOLE

Phone4078698248

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

Capacity152

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium3
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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500 N State Road 434, Altamonte Springs FL, 32714, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

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  1. This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
  2. Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
  3. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  4. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/11/2026

  • High5
  • Medium-High5
  • Medium0
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  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 032/11/2026

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [12 2 -year-old] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [12 2 year old] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: A ratio of2child care personnel for12 2 -year-oldchildren is required. A ratio of1child care personnel for12 2-year-oldchildren was observed. Completed at time of inspection as one child from the room was moved to another room making the new ration 1 staff to 11 2-year-old children. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-11. View official inspection document (report 8aba069d-6159-49c7-bd47-29e18a42f9dc)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. High riskStandard 052/11/2026

    05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 (05-04)

    The facility's transportation log did not include [secondary sweep signature]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.2 General Requirements [SR] Comments: The facilitys transportation log did not include[secondary sweep signature on 2/9/26..Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled and subsequent dates did have the secondary sweep signature.A. A log must be maintained for all children being transported in a vehicle or onfoot 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 forreview 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 signatureof the child care personnel), and5. The signature of a second child care personnel or person(s) authorized bythe provider to verify the transportation log an 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Compliance Compliance Comments A walk through of the vehicle was completed and seat belts and/or safety restraints observed in good condition. The alarm was tested and can be heard the alarm from the distance of 500 feet away from the vehicle. Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-11. View official inspection document (report 8aba069d-6159-49c7-bd47-29e18a42f9dc)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 412/11/2026

    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: Four children files had expired immunization records. The child care facility is responsible for obtaining for each child in care a current, complete and properly executed Florida Certification of Immunization form Part A-1, B, or C, DH 680, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(o), F.A.C., or the Religious Exemption from Immunization form, DH 681, which is incorporated by reference in 65C- 22.001 (7)(p), F.A.C., from the custodial parent or legal guardian. DH Form 680 and DH Form 681 may be obtained from the local county health department. Specific immunization requirements are included and detailed in the most current edition of the Immunization Guidelines- Florida Schools, Child Care Facilities and Family Day Care Homes as promulgated by the Florida Department of Health.Scans taken and deleted upon review. Due: 3/11/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-11. View official inspection document (report 8aba069d-6159-49c7-bd47-29e18a42f9dc)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. High riskStandard 049/18/2025

    04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-01)

    Supervision of children in the [Three year old] group was inadequate in that [I multiple children eloped into an adjoining vacant classroom on September 15, 2025 and went unnoticed by teachers for the following lengths of time: approx. 60 seconds, approx. 20 seconds, approx. 20 seconds. Additionally, there were multiple instances of children hitting each other with unit blocks, trucks]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 General Requirements [SR] Comments: Supervision of children in the Three-year-old group was inadequate in that [ I multiple children eloped into an adjoining vacant classroom on September 15, 2025, and went unnoticed by teachers for the following lengths of time: approx. 60 seconds, approx. 20 seconds, approx. 20 seconds. Additionally, there were multiple instances of children hitting each other with unit blocks, trucks. This was witnessed by staff of the Seminole Early Learning Coalition. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled. 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 2025-09-18. View official inspection document (report 2bd1d4a1-e07e-4999-8b56-a4e22eb065c0)

    Corrected at inspection
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 359/2/2025

    35. Communicable Disease Control CCF Handbook, Section 6.1 (35-10)

    The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. CCF Handbook, Section 6.1.2, B Health Requirements [SR] Comments: The facility failed to report a suspected communicable disease outbreak for two or more children or adults within 72 hours to the local county health department and failed to follow directions given. Two or more children were diagnosed with Hand Foot and Mouth and the facility did not report to the county Health Department. Completed at time of inspection as the Health Department was notified by another source and staff was counseled. 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 Due: Completed at time of inspection Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-09-02. View official inspection document (report f2dfd677-1339-404a-a445-f47482590b8a)

    Corrected at inspection
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 398/15/2025

    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: 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. 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. B. This documentation must be shared with the custodial parent or legal guardian on the date of occurrence. Completed at time of inspection as staff was counseled. 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 2025-08-15. View official inspection document (report d3e5a1a9-da04-44f5-960a-45bb0dfd13ac)

    Corrected at inspection
  4. High riskStandard 036/17/2025

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [29] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [29] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: A ratio of 2 childcare personnel for 29 children is required. A ratio of 1 childcare personnel for four-year-old mixed group children were observed by ELC staff on 6/11/25. There was 1 staff with 29 students of mixed age group (3yr-5yrs. Old). The staff reported that she estimates that 11 students were 3 years old, 11 students were 4 years old, and 7 students were 5 years old. Completed at time of inspection as additional staff entered the room. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-06-17. View official inspection document (report 2f68176a-92af-43df-abe6-d31595e15c31)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 415/21/2025

    41. (41-02)

    The Florida Certificate of immunization was not acceptable in that: [ The form was not current (expired)]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR] Comments: Five children have expired immunization records. 42. Student Health and Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 CCF Handbook, Section 7.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-05-21. View official inspection document (report e7b84b6e-c03c-464d-a294-0d23f10db6cb)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 393/31/2025

    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: Child care personnel failed to document an accident or incident on the day that it occurred. 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. Completed at time of inspection as child is no longer enrolled and staff were counseled. 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 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-31. View official inspection document (report 47d28c85-9d1e-4561-b0c3-e9122f19737c)

    Not corrected
  7. High riskStandard 033/20/2025

    03. Ratio Sufficient CCF Handbook, Section 2.3 (03-01)

    A ratio of [3] child care personnel for [9 infant] children is required. A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [9 infant] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR] Comments: Seminole County ELC staff observed 9 infants with 2 staff on 3/17/25 at 905am. Completed at time of inspection as ratio was observed complaint at DCF visit and staff were counseled. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-03-20. View official inspection document (report 76a9c00f-87f8-4b7b-b6dd-d2417e43203d)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

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13Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$869/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, SEMINOLE County
  • Capacity: 152
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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