La Petite Academy
A licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas 76108
9917 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, Texas 76108. (817) 246-0401.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 28 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Tarrant County: 3
- 10 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 32 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
28 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 920 child care providers in Tarrant County had 3.
32 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Jul 14, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Report Situation Placing Children at Risk, at the report to the state on Apr 9, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours, at the report to the state on Jul 21, 2025
7 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
28 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 27, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies
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Complying with Laws and Rules
“Two CPR/First Aid certificates had been altered and/or falsified. The date taken/expiration date had been changed. Both employees verified they had not recently taken First CPR training.”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Infant sheets were observed loose and not tight fitting.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Caregiver was observed not washing their own hands after diapering a child.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Caregiver was observed not washing child’s hands after diapering.”
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“Person in charge did not have accesses to all necessary information when requested by licensing.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“None of the infants had feeding instructions.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“No outdoor/playground maintenance logs were available for review during the inspection.”
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Documentation of Drills
“During inspection, no documentation of fire, inclement weather or lock down drills were available upon request.”
Jul 14, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It was determined that a caregiver failed to properly supervise when they fell asleep while in charge of a group of children.”
Apr 9, 2026: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“It was determined that the operation did not report a situation involving concerns related to the possible mistreatment of a child.”
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Director’s Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“The operation failed to notify Licensing of the director’s extended absence or who the designated person in charge would be during the absence.”
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Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation failed to report a change of controlling person.”
Oct 24, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“At the time of inspection there were several health inspectoin violations noted on sight by City of Fort Worth Sanitation inspectors.”
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“At the time of inspection there was evidence of insects and rodents in many areas at the operation. An on call inspector arrived to confirm rodent activity and recommended temporary closure of the operation for pest treatment and deep cleaning.”
Jul 21, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Direct Care for No More Than 10 Hours
“It was determined that caregivers worked over 10 hours of direct care on at least one day.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“It was determined that the operation exceeded child/caregiver ratio in at least one classroom with 7 children (SAG - 17 months) and one caregiver.”
Jul 17, 2025: report to the state5 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined that caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement, competency or self-control in disciplining, interacting with, and supervising children.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“It was determined that caregivers failed to provide adequate supervision to children when they fell asleep on duty.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“It was determined that a caregiver used yelling and harsh tones when disciplining children.”
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No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“It was determined that a caregiver used a vaporizer in the presence off children.”
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Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
“It was determined that the director did not ensure that all staff complied with minimum standards related to discipline, caregiver responsibilities, and safety.”
Jul 8, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“At the time of inspection a loose water hose was observed on the playground whien children were not using the equipment. This was corrected at inspection when staff disconnected the hose and wound it up to store so that it was inaccessible to children.”
Jun 16, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“At the time if inspection several areas at the operation were in need of organzing, cleaning, and maintenance. The fence separating the 2 playgrounds was observed to be leaning over. A work order has been submitted. The Pre K classroom was unoccupied due to incoming supply deliveries, this area was disorganied making the space unuseable.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“At the time of inspection the fence gate for the outdoor space was locked with a combination lock. Caregivers were not aware of the combination code to open the gate. This was corrected at inspection when management provided the code to all staff who verbally acknowledged receiving the code.”
May 15, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined that a caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when using a vaporizer on the premises.”
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No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers
“It was determined that an individual used a vaporizer in the building while children were in care.”
Apr 21, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation. It was determined that the caregiver did not demonstrate courtesy/respect when interacting with a child.”
Aug 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection one child was not current with immunizations.”
29 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 20, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
“At the time of inspection a water table on the toddler playground was observed to be full of water. This was corrected at inspection by having staff empty the table.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“At the time of inspection one child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy response plan in thier file.”
May 19, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio. The operation camie into compliance by adding another caregiver to one class and several children from the other class were picked up by parnets during the inspection.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“At the time of inspection an infant was observed sitting in a highchair without safety restraints. This was corrected at inspection by the caregiver removing the child from the high chair so that the straps could be adjusted for size.”
May 9, 2023: report to the state3 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection, 2 classes at the operation were over the child/caregiver ratio.”
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Corrections Made to Annual Sanitation Inspection
“It was determined that the operation did not comply with corrections required in the sanitation report.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“It was determined that floors, walls, and other surfaces at the operation were not cleaned or maintained appropriately.”
Nov 2, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At the time of inspection there was a orange/black cable exposed from the ground posing a trip hazard.”
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Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“At the time of inspection certificates for annual training hours were not available for review at the operation.”
Jul 3, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver was notified of the child’s injury but did not report it to management so that timely action could be taken. The caregiver was terminated for not following procedures.”
Jun 10, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“At the time of inspection there were 13 children in the 2 year old class. An additional caregiver was added to the class to maintain ratio.”
Jun 9, 2022: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“It was determined that administrators did not ensure compliance with minimum standards due to lack of knowledge and good judgment regarding daily operations at the center.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“A caregiver did not interact with children in a positive manner when the caregiver was observed responding to and redirecting children inappropriately.”
Mar 30, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The operation did not have documentation of a current fire inspection.”
Dec 21, 2021: inspection13 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“Four caregivers did not have first aid.”
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Four caregivers did not have CPR.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director did not have documentation of current SIDS/SBS/EBD training.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a current health inspection.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children’s files did not have addresses for the emergency contacts.”
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Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The director did not have current abuse/neglect training.”
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Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“The activity plans did not reflect the new requirements for active play.”
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Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play - 13 Months to Toddler and Pre K
“None of the children went outside during their scheduled outside time in the morning. The person in charge stated it was too cold, but the temperature was 45 degrees and sunny. The person in charge had the children go outside once the concern was addressed.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“None of the infants had updated feeding instructions.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not include the information from the updated standards..”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One child’s file did not have a health statement from a parent or medical professional.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“There were 7 children’s files that did not have current immunizations or any immunizations.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two staff files did not have affidavits of employment.”
Nov 16, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“Five garbage cans in the centers were open and accessible to children.”
Nov 9, 2021: report to the state1 deficiency
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Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report to Licensing that a child attending the center contracted COVID19.”
All 45 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Report to the state | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 15, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 23, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 19, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 15, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 9, 2023 | Report to the state | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 3, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 30, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Inspection | 13 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 9, 2021 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 22, 1989.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 132 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 13 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 920 child care providers in Tarrant County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 28.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| La Petite Academy This child care provider | 28 |
| Discovery Early Learning Center | 0 |
| Kelly Ingram | 0 |
| First Class Learning Center of White Settlement | 3 |
| Kce Champions LLC @ Uplift Elevate | 16 |
| Mrs. Krystals Daycare | 5 |
| Life Academy | 9 |
| Northstar Preschool | 12 |
| YMCA at Liberty Elementary | 6 |
| Amanda Weeks | Not given |
| Tabatha Hill | 1 |
| YMCA at West Early Learners Academy | 7 |
| Jamie Jester Daycare | 3 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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