La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive
Daycare center in Richmond, CA. 3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806
About the program
La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive is a licensed daycare center in Richmond, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 108 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
La Petite Academy in Richmond, CA provides daycare and early education programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
The program includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,170 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101216.3 · 101223(a)(1) · 101216.3(b) · 101216.3(a) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(1) · 101223(a)(2) · 101161(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We have been at La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive since my daughter was 2 and a half, and it has been a wonderful place for her to grow. The biggest reason we chose this academy in the first place was their camera system- being able to check in and see her gave us so much reassurance. True to that first impression, the facility is incredibly safe and secure, giving us total peace of mind every single day. While…
Rahul Dhami · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy son has been at LPA for 1,5 years now and we are very happy about it ! The cameras helped at first because he was our first baby, but now we would not need it anymore as we like the teachers so much! They give a great care and good food to the children! I recommend it ! Thank you for all you do 😊
charline lasjaunias · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoPlease go through all this comments before you admit your child here my baby comes with everyday bruises. There is no education at all. They would call every day and complain about your child every single day how bad he is instead of provided minimum supervision. this place is a horrible, no compassion at all. They just care about money .They have no rule schedule no classroom nothing from 2 o’clock to 5 PM. Children…
FIONA MAHAT · 1/5 on Google · 3 months agoMy 4-year-old daughter loves it here. The teachers are amazing, the communication is top-notch, and the activities are always fun and engaging. She especially loves the outdoor playground/art projects. It’s the best childcare facility in the area 🤍
Rubeeka Shrestha · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoGetting there
3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806
Questions about La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive
Is La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive licensed?
Yes. La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 070215131, 073403146), with a licensed capacity of 108 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive, 2 of them Type A, across 4 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 on Lakeside Drive take?
La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive cost?
La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
