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La Petite Academy

8603 S Normandale St, Fort Worth, TX 76116 · Tarrant County
7 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 117 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1985. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 32 times and investigated 16 reports. Inspectors recorded 43 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (8 of 43). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #181 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 18% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #181 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
15High risk
15Medium High risk
12Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
43 citations from 32 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 1, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundApr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 11, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications8
Building & playground safety8
Other standards7
Supervision5
Records & paperwork4
Health & medication3
Caregiver conduct3
Transportation3
Child protection2

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 7, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines Maintained §746.2501(1)
It was determined that staff failed to maintain regular diapering routines, resulting in a child going the entire day without a diaper change.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
MediumAug 4, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs §746.2201
It was determined that staff in the school age classroom were not following the scheduled activity plan which led to a lack of structure that contributed to running and physical altercations in the classroom.
MediumJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not complete an incident report for the victim, who wandered out of the building unsupervised and was found by a construction worker.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
Medium HighJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs §746.1203(4)
The operation was aware of the victim's ability to wander and climb, jump from shelves; however, no measures were implemented to prevent these behaviors.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
MediumJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director was unable to provide the requested documentation to DFPS upon request at the time of inspection
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Due to the number of deficiencies identified during the investigation, it is determined that the Director is not ensuring the operation remains in compliance with minimum standards.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report this incident to CCR as required.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
In a caregiver interview, the caregiver admitted to restraining a child in a chair to prevent them from running around the classroom and to allow the caregiver to regain control of the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighJul 27, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
The caregivers were not aware of which staff member was responsible for supervising the victim when he was able to wander out of the building unsupervised.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
The caregiver did not buy ice cream for two of the ten children that went on the field trip because they were misbehaving.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2026
MediumMay 1, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
Correction verified May 8, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation had a carbon monoxide detector installed but it was not in working condition. (Note; The director submitted a work order during the inspection and the detector was repaired).
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
The operation did not have documentation showing that severe weather and lock down drills are being completed.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
There was no documentation of monthly testing of the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
MediumApr 7, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required §746.1309(b)
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
Correction verified May 1, 2026
Medium HighApr 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
There was no documentation of monthly checks of the fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2026
Medium LowJan 16, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
Medium HighAug 29, 2025InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
MediumAug 29, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
The caregiver files were not avai;able for review.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 26, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Prompt Attention to Needs §746.2401(4)
A caregiver did not respond promptly to a child that was injured and required medical attention.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
Medium HighSep 29, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighSep 29, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
MediumSep 29, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
Medium HighSep 29, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
One Seat Belt Per Person §746.5613
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighSep 29, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2023
HighAug 16, 2023Found during an investigationTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
HighAug 16, 2023Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumMay 4, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Two children under the age of two were in a room with a television on. This was corrected at inspection when the children were moved out of the room.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's file did not include current immunizations.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
MediumMay 4, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four child's files did not have the health statement singed by a physician.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2023
Medium HighMay 4, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023
Medium HighMay 4, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2023
HighMay 4, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighNov 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighNov 9, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighNov 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
11/2/2022- The wooden barrier around the toddler playground still had exposed nails and rotten wood.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2022
Medium HighSep 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
On the toddler playground the wooden frame around the area had exposed nails and rotten wood.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighSep 30, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Throughout the operation, there were areas that had chipped paint that could be flaked off.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
HighFeb 14, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Based on information obtained during the investigation, it was determined a staff member failed to properly account for all children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left on the playground.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
HighFeb 14, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
MediumFeb 14, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director was unable to provide documentation for attendance at the operation on 2/14/2022.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022
HighFeb 14, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver failed to follow the operation's policies and procedures for a counting for children during transition from the playground to the classroom. A child was left unsupervised on the playground.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity117 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 27, 1985
DirectorEricka Holmes
Phone8172447970
State operation #31189- 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 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 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 27, 2026: “Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance.” Each one is listed in full above.

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

It is tied for #181 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 18% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was La Petite Academy last inspected?

Sep 11, 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 31189- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.