La Petite Academy
SUMMERVILLE, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1664 Old Trolley Road, SUMMERVILLE, SC, 29485
CountyDORCHESTER
Phone(843)-875-1230
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:00AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:00AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity173
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1664 Old Trolley Road, SUMMERVILLE, SC, 29485, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/10/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/10/2026. Resolved: Yes (6/12/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/12/2026 - High risk6/10/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/10/2026. Resolved: Yes (6/12/2026). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/12/2026 - High risk3/19/2026
Reporting of Incidents
Reporting of Incidents — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/19/2026. Resolved: On Site (3/19/2026). Steps taken: The regulation and their policies were reviewed, and training/TA was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk3/19/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/19/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 4/3/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - Medium risk3/19/2026
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 3/19/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 4/3/2026. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected - High risk2/24/2026
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/24/2026. Resolved: On Site (2/24/2026). Steps taken: All definitions are being adhered to. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk2/24/2026
Bathrooms
Bathrooms — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/24/2026. Resolved: Pending. Expected correction date: 3/13/2026. Steps taken: Privacy was provided as required by a wall or curtain or other appropriate method. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Not corrected
2025
- High risk12/18/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/18/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/18/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High risk12/18/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/18/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/18/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High risk12/18/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 12/18/2025. Resolved: Yes (12/18/2025). Steps taken: TA/Training was provided to the teacher and/or director, co-director or owner/operator. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High risk11/19/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: On Site (11/19/2025). Steps taken: Additional teachers were called in to assist. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk11/19/2025
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment
Cleaning, Storage, and Handling of Food Utensils and Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 9 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/9/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk11/19/2025
Outdoor Space
Outdoor Space — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/9/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - High risk11/19/2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: On Site (11/19/2025). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk11/19/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/9/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - High risk11/19/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: On Site (11/19/2025). Steps taken: Supervision issues were corrected by calling in another staff person. Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk11/19/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (1/9/2026). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 1/9/2026 - Medium risk11/19/2025
Child Records
Child Records — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/26/2025). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/26/2025 - High risk11/19/2025
Child Records
Child Records — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 9 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 11/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (11/26/2025). Steps taken: The child’s file(s) was completed with the appropriate documents as required. (Immunization, complete 2900, medication permission, discipline policy, etc.). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 11/26/2025 - High risk8/14/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 8/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (8/14/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 8/14/2025 - High risk8/14/2025
Discipline and Behavior Management
Discipline and Behavior Management — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 8/14/2025. Resolved: Yes (8/22/2025). Steps taken: Regulation and policies regarding discipline was reviewed with the director, co-director, owner/operator. Positive nonviolent methods of guidance to children was addressed and TA/training provided. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 8/22/2025 - High risk6/2/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 6/2/2025. Resolved: Yes (6/2/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 6/2/2025 - High risk2/19/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (2/19/2025). Steps taken: Tracking procedure was reviewed, and TA/training was provided, as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 2/19/2025 - High risk2/19/2025
Diapering
Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/15/2025). Steps taken: Corrections were made through required, and designated regulatory requirements. TA/training was provided as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 4/15/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Diapering
Diapering — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/19/2025. Resolved: Yes (4/15/2025). Steps taken: Corrections were made through required, and designated regulatory requirements. TA/training was provided as necessary. Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 4/15/2025
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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
$782/month
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Typical prices in South Carolina run about $761/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in South Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SUMMERVILLE, DORCHESTER County
- Capacity: 173
- Type: Child Care Center
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