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La Petite Academy

5432 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1990. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 36 times and investigated 18 reports. Inspectors recorded 39 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 39). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #142 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #142 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
9High risk
13Medium High risk
14Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
39 citations from 36 inspections and 9 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 18, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 13, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 5, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork6
Caregiver conduct6
Other standards5
Sleep safety4
Health & medication4
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding3
Supervision3
Staff ratios2

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 11, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
At the time of inspection, several outlets did not have plug covers. Photographs were taken.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 4, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
At the time of inspection, the fire drill log indicated the last drill occurred in May 2026. A drill was completed at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 4, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
At the time of inspection , one caregiver had not checked in 6 children she was caring for. The children had been at the operation for 30-60 minutes without having been checked in on the iPad.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumJun 26, 2026InspectionOther standards
Placement of Groups - Groups Kept Separate §746.1505(1)
One caregiver was observed supervising two separate room, the caregiver was sitting by the door that separate the rooms. The caregiver was supervising 22 children over the age of 18 months old.
Correction verified Jul 1, 2026
Medium HighJun 16, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Groups Not Combined Not Reduced §746.1613(a)(2)
The area used in central nap time location were observed with limit space between mats, furniture, and children mats were place in areas that might limited the view of all children.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
Medium HighJun 16, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway §746.2909(4)
The nap time room arrangement did not provide sufficient space for caregiver and children walk between mats without walking over other children.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
Medium HighOct 16, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves §746.3505(c)
A caregiver was seen not initially using gloves during diaper changing a child. The caregiver corrected the action and put gloves on to finish the diapering.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 19, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children §746.2907(a)
A caregiver did not provide an alternative activity to a child who was not sleeping during naptime.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
HighSep 19, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver grabbed a child's arm and pulled their leg forward during naptime.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumSep 19, 2025Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
Caregiver tried to force a child to sleep. Force was used by grabbing the child's arm and pulling their leg forward to lay flat on a sleeping cot.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumSep 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Health statements missing in two children's files.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2025
MediumJul 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Health statements missing in three children's files.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
Medium LowJul 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Personnel Record Storage - Training Records §746.907(b)
Six personnel training records were not accessible at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
MediumJul 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Three personnel files were missing proof of education requirement.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
MediumJul 23, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Monthly feeding instructions was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
Medium LowJul 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two personnel files were missing affidavits.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2025
MediumJul 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Physician Information §746.605(10)
One children's file missing physician information.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2025
Medium HighMar 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
At the time of inspection the loose-fill surfacing (mulch) on the playground was observed to be less than 2 inches under climbing equiipment.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
HighJan 31, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A caregiver used prohibited punishment by grabbing a child's arms.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2025
LowAug 27, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
Two caregivers CPR/First Aid training certificates were missing from personnel files.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2024
HighMay 9, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregivers did not demonstrate self-control when using raised tone of voices and yelling while children were in care.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Caregiver tried to force a child to sleep. Force was used by roughly placing the child's head on the mat and repositioning the child's arms.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024
HighFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver did not demonstrate patience with a child during naptime. This is evidenced through the caregiver’s actions towards the child such as pointing her finger in the child’s face, patting the child roughly on the back, and aggressively placing the child on a nap mat.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024
MediumFeb 1, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Access to Personnel Records §746.909
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. The training records for a caregiver were not available during the visit to the operation by the DFPS investigator. The training records were requested multiple times by the Investigator before they were received.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2024
HighDec 4, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A refrigerator was not secure and allowed children under the age of two to open the refrigerator; as a result, a child got injured.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
MediumAug 4, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods §746.2205(a)(4)
Evidence shows that a school age caregiver required the children to sit down on the carpet for at least 10 minutes or longer before engaging with the children. The caregiver did not give the children an activity or specific instruction.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumJul 27, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
At the time of inspection, children in the school age classroom were observed watching "Jumanji". One child was observed taking a nap on one side of the room. A couple other children were observed laying down, but they were not asleep.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public §746.1801(a)
There was evidence found proving that the operation was out of ratio while on a field trip. There were two groups of children on the field trip. The ratios of the groups were 12:1 and 14:1. The youngest child on the field trip was 6 years old. The 14:1 group was over ratio by 2 children.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
HighJun 26, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a child was left inside the classroom while the rest of the class had gone to the outdoor play area. The child was left inside for less than 5 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
HighJun 26, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was found that a caregiver did not notify or report to administration or parents when a child was left inside the classroom during a transition. It was also found that multiple caregivers had concerns regarding child safety and did not report this appropriately to administration.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
Medium HighMar 7, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
This standard was evaluated based on a reported incident. Evidence shows that the caregiver's pediatric first aid training was expired at the time of incident.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2023
Medium HighOct 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child in care with diagnosed food allergies, did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighAug 11, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on information gathered from a DFPS investigation, it is determined that the operation did not report the allegations within 48 hours to Licensing. The director was informed of the allegations on 8/15/2022 and Licensing received the report on 8/18/2022.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. The toddler classroom was observed on video for over 30 minutes being out of control. Children were observed standing on shelves, running and throwing toys.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022
MediumJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
A caregiver was observed on video grabbing several children by one arm and forcibly moving them from one place to the other in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement §746.2803(4)(A)
A caregiver was observed on video grabbing several children by one arm and forcibly moving them from one place to the other in the classroom.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022
HighJul 15, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not ensure an infant bottles were properly labeled, as a result an infant was fed with another infant milk, this caused an allergic reaction to the infant.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
An infant bottles were not properly labeled with the infant name, as a result an infant was fed with another infant milk, this caused an allergic reaction to the infant.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2022
MediumNov 18, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Ten children's records were evaluated. Two children did not have an updated shot record on file.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 9, 1990
DirectorChristy Plowman
Phone8172817778
State operation #401849- 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 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 Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has La Petite Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 19, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does La Petite Academy compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #142 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Sep 18, 2026. No violations were found 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 401849- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.