La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1993. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 20). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #66 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.
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As of today, the operation has not submitted documentation showing that the following hazards on the playground have been removed. - A white pipe was protruding from the ground. - The grass has not been maintained.
During the inspection several pedals were missing from the tricycles. Branches had fallen from the trees. There were exposed wires that were not covered. A white pipe was protruding from the ground. The grass has not been maintained.
As of today, the annual fire inspection still has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
The director has not ensured that the daycare is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
As of today, the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
The director has not ensured that the daycare is operating in compliance with minimum standards.
As of today, the annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
Observed dead ants in the two's classroom that have not been disposed of.
Adhesive tape was missing from the first aid kit.
The annual fire inspection has not been conducted since December 4th, 2024.
During the investigation it was determined that the director did not have current training in first aid and CPR
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left the operation for 2024.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to change a child`s diaper in care for an extended timeframe.
During the inspection an infant was heard and later observed face down and crying for an extended time frame. The infant was only consoled after attention was brought by the licensing rep. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
During the inspection three children were using personal devices, playing games not related to education or any planned activity. Note: This was corrected at the inspecction.
During the inspection, I observed adult scissors accessible to children in care in the preschool classroom. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
During the inspection, I observed three children on personal devices using games that involved advertising and violence. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
The operation did not have written gas report during the inspection.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, as required
The operation failed to report suspected child abuse, neglect or exploitation to DFPS immediately.
About this center
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 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 Gulf Coast area, which includes Cypress, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 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 Mar 27, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does La Petite Academy compare with other daycares in Cypress?
It is tied for #66 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was La Petite Academy last inspected?
Jun 22, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 416629- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.