LA PETITE ACADEMY
CHARLOTTE, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address917 EAST WT HARRIS BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28213 (704) 548-0304
CountyMecklenburg
Phone(704) 548-0304
Operating details
Capacity163
SubsidiesY
License dateMay 9, 2018
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/14/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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917 EAST WT HARRIS BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE, NC 28213 (704) 548-0304, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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: 4/14/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 104/14/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The completed fire inspection report was not submitted to the DCDEE within one week. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 154/14/2026
15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) — Violation #612
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space 1b, the cots were not individually assigned and identified for each child. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk4/14/2026
.2820(b) — Violation #840
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #6, an aerosol can was on a shelf in an unlocked closet within the classroom. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 104/14/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. The medical report for staff member R.R. was completed after employment began. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
.0701(a) — Violation #1033
On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The TB screening for staff member R.R. was completed after employment began. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
.1101(a) — Violation #1045
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation for new staff members, E.L., R.R. and R.K. was completed as required. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
.0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff members K.W. and R.R. did not complete the required policy review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/14/2026
.1102(g) — Violation #1897
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff member R.R. did not complete the required training which was due 1/2026. 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)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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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: CHARLOTTE, Mecklenburg County
- Capacity: 163
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 8
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