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La Petite Academy-Forest Hill

7300 Forest Hill Dr, Forest Hill, TX 76140 · Tarrant County
6 high-risk citations in last 12 months

La Petite Academy-Forest Hill is a licensed child care center in Forest Hill, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 26 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 37 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (12 of 37). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 5 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #454 of 558 centers in Tarrant County 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 #454 of 558 centers in Tarrant County
8High risk
16Medium High risk
12Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
37 citations from 26 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 18, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety12
Health & medication10
Training & qualifications5
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Supervision2
Staff ratios1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a current children's product safety certification during the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored §746.4601(5)
I observed two play structures that were not properly secured together according to manufactures requirements.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One of ten children records reviewed did not have immunization records available for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
I observed dead and living insects in the toddler and pre school room. The outdoor playground has active ant hills throught the play area.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The assistant directors background check is in pending status. The assistant director was at the operation and left alone with the children.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The floors and walls are not in good repair. The paint is chipping; The base boards are peeling. The changing table is chipping and the plywood is exposed. There is grime on the floors and the walls.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 5, 2026InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation did not have current liability insurance for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 22, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director responsibilities will be cited due to the amount of deficiencies cited during the operations annual monitoring inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 5, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Five of seven personnel records did not have training hours available for review during the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two electrical outlets in rooms accessible to children did not have outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver placed outlet covers on the outlets.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Three of ten childrens records did not have current immunizations on file during time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
HighMay 5, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
I observed a spray bottle with cleaning solution left out on a table that is accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the spray bottle from the table and placed it out of the reach of children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
I observed visible dirt and grime on the floors in the rooms that are accessible to children.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Permit holder responsibilities will be cited due to the amount of deficiencies cited during the operations annual monitoring inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
LowMay 5, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records for School-age or Pre-kindergarten §746.625
One of ten children records reviewed did not check the box indicating that the childs immunizations are current and at the school the child attends.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 5, 2026InspectionOther standards
Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size §746.4501(a)
A chair was used to wash a toddler's hands in lieu of a step stool due to the caregiver's inability to pick the child up.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 5, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment §746.3407(11)
There is visible dirt and grime around the base of the toilets that are used by the children in care. There are broken plastic cups and paper on the ground. The couch used by the children in care is ripped with the cushioning exposed.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
HighFeb 6, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined that a caregiver demonstrated a lack of judgment when attempting to redirect and get a child's attention. The caregiver made contact with the child's shoulder.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
This violation has not been fully corrected: 2 of the 3 children's files lack heath statement documentation.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
This violation has yet been corrected: 2 children's files lacked current immunization documentation.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the time of inspection, 3 children's files lacked heath statement documentation.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Feeding instructions for 2 infant children have not been updated within the past 30 days. (Both infants are not yet on table food).
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the time of inspection, 2 children's files lacked current immunization documentation.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Complete personnel files were not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Staff did not have a current CPR/First Aid record available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves §746.3505(c)
The caregiver failed to remove gloves and wash hands between diapering a child and interacting with children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Staff did not have a current CPR/First Aid record available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
Medium HighFeb 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
There were hazards cited during an inspection that have not been addressed and/or removed.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
Medium HighFeb 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were several hazards on the playground to include cracked foam equipment, broken glass and thorn limbs growing through the fence. There were tree roots exposed on the ground that cause a tripping hazard. The wood around the outside windows appeared to be dry rotted. There were base boards in the classrooms that were pulling away from the wall exposing a black sticky substance. There were also holes in the walls in the school age classroom.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
Medium HighFeb 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
There was glass on the playground that had not been removed before the children had access. There was also a large piece of broken metal protruding from the ground.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2023
Medium HighJan 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were several hazards on the playground to include cracked foam equipment, broken glass and thorn limbs growing through the fence.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
Medium HighJan 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
There was no documentation of a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2023
MediumJan 31, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child file did not have immunization records.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
MediumJan 31, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four child files did not have the doctor's statement of health.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2022
HighSep 15, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not report an incident where a child was put at risk.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021
HighSep 15, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver was not supervising the children appropriately and was not able to intervene when a child was put at risk.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021
Medium HighSep 15, 2021Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
A caregiver was witnessed on her phone while supervising children.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 14, 1987
DirectorShadawn Clemmons
Phone8172937190
State operation #113115- 684

Common questions

Does La Petite Academy-Forest Hill take infants?

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

What are La Petite Academy-Forest Hill’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-Forest Hill accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does La Petite Academy-Forest Hill cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask La Petite Academy-Forest Hill for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Forest Hill, 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-Forest Hill had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 5, 2026: “Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Securely Anchored.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does La Petite Academy-Forest Hill compare with other daycares in Tarrant County?

It is tied for #454 of 558 centers in Tarrant County 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-Forest Hill last inspected?

Sep 28, 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 113115- 684 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.