LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC. HWY 98
DURHAM, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
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.
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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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- 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
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/1/2026
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2026
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.
(Past 6 Months)
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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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