La Petite Academy of Vista
Daycare center in Vista, CA. 725 Shadowridge Dr., Vista, CA 92083
About the program
La Petite Academy of Vista is a licensed daycare center in Vista, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 128 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
La Petite Academy of Vista provides daycare and early education programs for children aged six weeks to five years.
The program offers Spanish and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. La Petite Academy of 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.
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
101223(a)(3) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101226(e)(2) · 101229(a)(1) · 101238.2(d)(2) · 101700.3(b)(1) · 101430(a)(3)(A)(4)(a) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101217(a) · 101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
I don’t even have words to begin to say how grateful I am to La Petite Academy. They have taken exceptional care of my daughter Olivia from 7 weeks to now, at 23 months. Being a first time mom, I was anxious to leave my precious newborn and go back to work. The balance of being a working mom felt impossible, until I found La Petite. Ms. Michelle met us with warmth and understanding, stating that there would be…
Rachel Watters · 5/5 on Google · 5 months agoOur daughter attended La Petite Vista for 1.5 years, from the time she was 2 years old until almost 4, and we cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience. The teachers here are incredibly caring, patient, and empathetic. They went above and beyond to give extra support and comfort to the kiddos who needed a little more time to adjust to the transition. It was also wonderful that her best friend was there…
Melinda Lagan · 5/5 on Google · a week agoWe highly recommend this daycare! Our experience has been outstanding from day one. Michelle, the manager, is amazing - welcoming, nurturing, and genuinely invested in each child’s safety, growth, and development. She was always responsive, communicated clearly, and was easy to reach whenever we had questions. The teachers were equally wonderful and took exceptional care of our newborn, making sure he was well-fed,…
Asseel Albayati · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoLa Petite Academy is an exceptionally welcoming and loving environment. Upon our relocation from Florida to Vista, Ms. Michelle embraced Emily with familial warmth. Their dedication to her development was evident, as she returned home daily with measurable progress and newfound knowledge. We highly recommend this academy to any family seeking a nurturing educational setting
R John Kuk · 5/5 on Google · 6 months agoGetting there
725 Shadowridge Dr., Vista, CA 92083
Questions about La Petite Academy of Vista
Is La Petite Academy of Vista licensed?
Yes. La Petite Academy of Vista holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376600099, 376600101), with a licensed capacity of 128 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has La Petite Academy of Vista had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 10 citations for La Petite Academy of Vista, across 6 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 Vista take?
La Petite Academy of Vista is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does La Petite Academy of Vista cost?
La Petite Academy of 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.
