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La Petite Academy of Chula Vista

Daycare center in Chula Vista, CA. 798 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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La Petite Academy of Chula Vista in Chula Vista, CA
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity166 children
Citations on file7 (4 Type A)
On the register since1994

About the program

La Petite Academy of Chula Vista is a licensed daycare center in Chula Vista, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 166 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

La Petite Academy in Chula Vista provides daycare, preschool, and before and after-school care for children ages six weeks to twelve years.

The program includes meals.

Meals includedClassroom camerasOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. La Petite Academy of Chula Vista does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.

Infant places280 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + School Age Day Care Center + Infant Center · 376600096, 376600097, 376600675
Licence statusActive since 1994
Licensed capacity166 children
Inspections on file7
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file7Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)4172 of 781 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints47 inspection visits · last visit August 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101229(a) · 101229(a)(1) · 101229 · 101223(a)(3) · 101226(b) · 101226(a)(2) · 101226.3(b) · 101700.3(b)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My daughter has been attending La Petite for about a year now, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience here. Having experienced other childcare centers in the past, I know what a difference it makes to have teachers who truly care about the children they are responsible for. From the beginning, this center has felt completely different. I feel comfortable leaving my daughter each day knowing that she…

Alana Rocco · 5/5 on Google · a month ago

The staff is amazing here. In addition, the security here is great! Parents and staff have codes and passwords to get access to each area, including the front entrance and the classrooms. And the access to the cameras while your child is at the daycare is an added bonus for our family. The app they use provides regular updates on meals and diaper changes which gives us a peace of mind knowing what is going on…

Laura Lewis · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

Our son has been here since he was 4 months old, and we’ve had a great experience. The infant room teachers Ms. Carolina, Ms. Alejandra, Ms. Litsi, and Ms. Cecilia are kind, attentive, and truly care about the babies. We receive cute pictures of our son throughout the day and I always look forward to the arts and crafts they do for the holidays. Ms. Lorena and the other toddler room teachers who step in are wonderful…

Cassandra J · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

My daughter has been enrolled since she was 6 months and ever since has met every milestone and learns something new everyday. I love the staff and her teachers from infant to toddlers have always been loving and caring to my child. She loves her friends and her teachers. I appreciate the updates they provide and the app is accessible.

Brianna Arellano · 5/5 on Google · 8 months ago
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Getting there

798 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Questions about La Petite Academy of Chula Vista

Is La Petite Academy of Chula Vista licensed?

Yes. La Petite Academy of Chula Vista holds an active Day Care Center + School Age Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376600096, 376600097, 376600675), with a licensed capacity of 166 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has La Petite Academy of Chula Vista had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 7 citations for La Petite Academy of Chula Vista, 4 of them Type A, across 7 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does La Petite Academy of Chula Vista take?

La Petite Academy of Chula Vista is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does La Petite Academy of Chula Vista cost?

La Petite Academy of Chula Vista does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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