La Petite Academy - Tucson AZ Child Care Center

8885 EAST GOLF LINKS , TUCSON AZ 85730
(520) 722-0857

About the Provider

Description: In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn’t stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CDC-1781
  • Capacity: 172
  • Age Range: Infant; Ones; Twos; Three to Five; School-Age
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations CACFP
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: {3/4/5-year-old Care, Full-Day Care, Infant Care, One-year-old Care, Part Day Care, School-Age Child Care, Two-year-old Care}
  • Initial License Issue Date: 2000-09-19
  • Current License Issue Date: 2026-03-01
  • Current License Expiration Date: 2027-02-28
  • District Office: ADHS Division of Licensing Services
  • District Office Phone: (602) 364-2539 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection # Inspection Date Inspection Type Status
INSP-0173421 2026-05-04 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: There were no deficiencies found at the time Complaint Investigation Inspection for case #167743 conducted on 5/4/26, and are subject to change pending programmatic review. A focused inspection was conducted. A paper copy of the Notice of Inspection Rights was given to the facility at the beginning of the inspection. Ratios observed were: Infants: 2:6 Ones: 2:11 Twos: 2:12 Threes: 1:13 Fours and Fives: 1:14 3 staff members were interviewed during the investigation. The Compliance Officer contacted the complainant by phone on 4/28/26. Documentation observed was: statements from staff and pictures taken from the classroom footage. Upon completion of the complaint investigation for case #167743, it was determined from observation, interview, and documentation, that 5 of the 5 allegations were unable to be substantiated due to a lack of sufficient evidence.
INSP-0165861 2026-01-07 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were observed at the time of the Compliance Inspection conducted on 1/7/26, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the Licensing Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. The Empower Survey was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was evaluated at the time of the inspection. The following was discussed but not limited to: rule changes, tummy time, infant feeding instructions, and designated exits.
INSP-0052143 2025-01-16 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the compliance inspection conducted on 1/16/25, and are subject to changes pending programmatic review. Compliance Officer #1: Katie Corrow Compliance Officer #2: Laurie McKenna 2 of 2 fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. The Empower Survey link was emailed to the facility. The DES group size was observed at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Corrections via the online portal within 10 days of receipt of the Statement of Deficiencies.
INSP-0037011 2024-01-24 Compliance (Annual) Complete
Initial Comments: The following deficiencies were found at the time of the annual Compliance Inspection conducted on January 24, 2024, subject to changes pending programmatic review. A full inspection was conducted at this time. Two of two fingerprint clearance cards were verified to be valid through the DPS website during the time of the inspection. Inspection Item Expiration Dates: Insurance: 04/01/24 Fire: 02/21/24 Gas: 01/11/25 Sanitation: 12/31/24 Van: 04/01/24 Items discussed, but not limited to: -Infant activities must be logged daily -Monitor condition of wrought iron fencing -Updated Entrance Letter and DCS Direct Service form The Plan of Correction was not accepted at the time of the inspection. Please complete the Plan of Correction via the online Portal within 10 days of receipt of this Statement of Deficiencies. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore
INSP-0029461 2023-07-27 Complaint Complete
Initial Comments: The purpose of the inspection was to conduct a Complaint Investigation for Case #00059359 on July 27, 2023. A full inspection was not conducted at this time. Compliance Officer 1: Ryan Mapes Compliance Officer 2: Christine Fiore Ratios observed were: *2:8 Infants *2:10 Toddlers *2:13 Twos *1:13 Threes *2:13 Three/Fours *1:13 Four/Fives *1:17 School Age There was one fingerprint clearance card verified on the DPS website during the investigation. There were nine staff members interviewed onsite during this complaint investigation. Documentation observed included one staff file, child sign in/out records, classroom rosters, one Emergency, Information and Immunization Record (EIIR) card, numerous SproutAbout App messages, one picture, email messages, and two incident reports. Upon completion of the complaint investigation it was determined from documentation and interview that the allegations were not substantiated. There were no other deficiencies cited during the investigation, subject to changes pending programmatic review.

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