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La Petite Academy

1835 E Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007 · Denton County
Accepts child care subsidies

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Carrollton, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 26). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #31 of 53 centers in Carrollton and better than 40% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 40%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #31 of 53 centers in Carrollton
7High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 29 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 29, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Caregiver conduct5
Health & medication5
Supervision3
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Building & playground safety1
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 13, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff files were not aviliable to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2026
Medium HighAug 13, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
No fire drill was conducted in June and July. A fire drill was conducted during the inspection, but did not exit within three minutes.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 23, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2025
Medium LowJan 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
Reporting of employees that have left the operation wasn't reported to Licensing by the required deadline.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
HighOct 2, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This standard was tasked for the investigation. Based on the information received, a caregiver was yelling at children in the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
Medium HighOct 2, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
It was observed that a caregiver in the young infant room was using an iPAd for personal use doing reading an article on the iPad while supervising infants.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
Medium HighSep 28, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
This standard was tasked for the investigation. Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. Children had to be told to wash their hands.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
Medium HighSep 28, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
This standard was tasked for the investigation. Based on the information received, children aren't consistently washing their hands before meals.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
Medium HighSep 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated §746.3803(a)(1)
1 child in care doesn't have a mediation authorization for medication.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was observed unattended walking from the restroom in the toddler classroom to the pre-k classroom.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
HighMar 6, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information received during the investigation it was determined the caregiver was not aware that a child she was responsible for could not have milk. This was not a documented allergy, but a preference as milk makes the child sick to their stomach. Management and other caregivers were aware of this. It is important that all caregivers responsible for this child have all the required dietary needs information.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2023
HighDec 22, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument §746.2805(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. It was found that a caregiver hit a child over her hand when the child hit another child.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2023
HighNov 14, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Putting Anything in Mouth §746.2805(5)
During the initiation of an investigation a caregiver could be heard yelling at a child during today's visit.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
Keeping children safe poster is not posted.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child §746.605(14)
Three out of 10 children's records I evaluated did not have school information.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
A multiple cribs were not label with infants' names.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
Medium HighSep 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
I observed the school age class to be out of control. The children were screaming at each other, playing wrestling and running around without any structure.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
Medium HighSep 28, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
One out of 4 staff records I evaluated did not have documentation that orientation was completed.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
Medium LowSep 28, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage- Location §746.907(c)
Three out of 4 staff records I evaluated did not have their training records available for review during this inspection.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions were not updated every 30 days.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three out of 10 children's records I evaluated did not have Health statement.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of 10 children's records I evaluated did not have immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighSep 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Infant bottles were not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)(C)
The operational policies do not address type of physical activity children would engage in at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
MediumSep 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Duration §746.501(a)(18)(B)
The operational policies do not address duration of physical activities.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2022
HighDec 10, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A child was unsupervised by the caregivers as the 3 year old child got out from the playground and found in the operation parking area by bystander.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 5, 1986
DirectorBrittany Cantu
Phone9724920844
State operation #127167- 684

Common questions

Does La Petite Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are La Petite Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does La Petite Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does La Petite Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Petite Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Carrollton, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has La Petite Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 23, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does La Petite Academy compare with other daycares in Carrollton?

It is tied for #31 of 53 centers in Carrollton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 40% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Aug 13, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 127167- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.