LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98

DURHAM, NCChild Care CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity141
Est. price$763/mo

Contact information

Address4022 WAKE FOREST HIGHWAY DURHAM, NC 27703 (919) 596-9260

CityDURHAM, NC 27703

CountyDurham

Phone(919) 596-9260

Operating details

Capacity141

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 24, 2020

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/1/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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Location

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4022 WAKE FOREST HIGHWAY DURHAM, NC 27703 (919) 596-9260, DURHAM, NC 27703

Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
  4. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 104/1/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124

    Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Several children's photos were missing from their files in the vehicle used for transportation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High risk4/1/2026

    GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

    Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child who enrolled on 7/1/25 was missing a health assessment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

    .1804(c) — Violation #1324

    Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A child enrolled on 3/27/25 was missing a signed discipline policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk4/1/2026

    .0608(b)(1 — Violation #1908

    A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child enrolled on 9/9/25 was missing a signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

4Total Violations
4Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

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Estimated monthly cost

$763/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: DURHAM, Durham County
  • Capacity: 141
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 6

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