Texas records · TARRANT County · FORT WORTH
La Petite Academy
Licensed Center in FORT WORTH, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 27, 1985
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 8603 S NORMANDALE ST, FORT WORTH, TX 76116 6139
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 27, 1985
- Operation number
- 31189- 684
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 34 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 17 |
| Assessments on record | 2 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 4,277 |
| Citations recorded | 43 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | October 28, 2021 – October 30, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 15 |
| Medium High | 15 |
| Medium | 12 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not report this incident to CCR as required.
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was unable to provide the requested documentation to DFPS upon request at the time of inspection
Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on August 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2026.
Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid training available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have documentation showing that severe weather and lock down drills are being completed.
Correction verified by the state on April 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no documentation of monthly testing of the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
There was no documentation of monthly checks of the fire extinguisher.
Correction verified by the state on April 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One caregiver did not have training in administering medication.
Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2026.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not complete the employees who left employment survey timely.
Correction verified by the state on January 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The caregiver files were not avai;able for review.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025.
The operation did not have a current gas inspection available for review.
Correction verified by the state on September 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A caregiver did not respond promptly to a child that was injured and required medical attention.
Correction verified by the state on September 4, 2024.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2023.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Four child's files did not have the health statement singed by a physician.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2023.
Two caregivers did not have a current first aid certificate.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two caregivers did not have a current CPR certificate.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One child's file did not include current immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on June 1, 2023.
The operation did not have a current fire inspection.
Correction verified by the state on May 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation did not have a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.
The operation did not have a current health inspection.
Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2022.
11/2/2022- The wooden barrier around the toddler playground still had exposed nails and rotten wood.
Correction verified by the state on November 28, 2022.
On the toddler playground the wooden frame around the area had exposed nails and rotten wood.
Correction verified by the state on November 2, 2022.
Throughout the operation, there were areas that had chipped paint that could be flaked off.
Correction verified by the state on October 17, 2022.
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 by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A child was unsupervised on the playground for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director was unable to provide documentation for attendance at the operation on 2/14/2022.
Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 by the state on March 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.