La Petite Academy
FLORENCE, SC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address3501 Pineneedles Road, FLORENCE, SC, 29501
CountyFLORENCE
Phone(843)-662-9808
Operating details
Hours<ul><li>M-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>T-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>W-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>Th-6:30AM-6:00PM</li><li>F-6:30AM-6:00PM Sa-0 Su-0</li></ul>
Capacity110
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low2
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Location
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3501 Pineneedles Road, FLORENCE, SC, 29501, FLORENCE, SC 29501
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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: 9/18/2025
- High18
- Medium-High0
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low2
2025
- High risk9/18/2025
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/18/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/18/2025). 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 risk9/18/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 2 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/18/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/22/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/22/2025 - High risk9/3/2025
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/1/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/1/2025 - High risk9/3/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: On Site (9/3/2025). 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 risk9/3/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 9/3/2025. Resolved: Yes (10/1/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 10/1/2025 - High risk8/29/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 8/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/18/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/18/2025 - High risk8/29/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 8/29/2025. Resolved: On Site (8/29/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - High risk8/29/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 3 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 8/29/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/18/2025). Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/18/2025 - High risk7/23/2025
Diapering
Diapering — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/23/2025). 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 risk7/23/2025
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 7 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/23/2025). 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 risk7/23/2025
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - Medium risk7/23/2025
Diapering
Diapering — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: On Site (7/23/2025). 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 risk7/23/2025
Ratios
Ratios — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 3 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - High risk7/23/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 2 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - High risk7/23/2025
Center Definitions
Center Definitions — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 7 cited at "Annual Review" inspection on 7/23/2025. Resolved: Yes (9/3/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 9/3/2025 - High risk2/27/2025
Direct Supervision
Direct Supervision — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 1 of 1 cited at "Complaint" inspection on 2/27/2025. Resolved: On Site (2/27/2025). 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 at inspection
2024
- Medium risk9/19/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 5 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: Yes (3/31/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 3/31/2025 - High risk9/19/2024
Sleeping
Sleeping — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 13 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/19/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected at inspection - Low risk9/19/2024
Food Storage
Food Storage — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 12 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/19/2024). 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 risk9/19/2024
Rest Equipment
Rest Equipment — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 11 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/19/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/19/2024 - Low risk9/19/2024
Sanitation
Sanitation — severity Low (state-assigned) — deficiency 10 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/19/2024). 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 risk9/19/2024
Sanitation
Sanitation — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 9 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/19/2024). 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 risk9/19/2024
Staff Health
Staff Health — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 8 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: Yes (12/13/2024). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 12/13/2024 - Medium risk9/19/2024
Diapering
Diapering — severity Medium (state-assigned) — deficiency 6 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: On Site (9/19/2024). 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 risk9/19/2024
Staff Requirements
Staff Requirements — severity High (state-assigned) — deficiency 4 of 13 cited at "Renewal Application" inspection on 9/19/2024. Resolved: Yes (3/31/2025). Report of inspection: View official inspection document Source: SC Child Care provider record (SC DSS Division of Early Care and Education).
Corrected 3/31/2025
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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
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 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: FLORENCE, FLORENCE County
- Capacity: 110
- Type: Child Care Center
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