La Petite Academy #7139 is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 3903 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth, Virginia VA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
La Petite Academy #7139 in Portsmouth, Virginia receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children have thrived developmentally, feel comfortable, and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility offers flexible scheduling, comprehensive supplies, live classroom streaming, and a well-balanced curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten.
My daughter has been attending for about a year now. At first she was hesitant and didn't like leaving mom and dad but now she loves going to school. Ms. Julie and Ms. Erica had her during her initial phase and helped her grow comfortable with the process of school. Now she is in Pre K 2 with Ms. Melissa and Ms. Amoy and has really come out of her shell. She is learning math and social skills. She enjoys talking to us about her day and she has made a lot of friends. The school seems to be a great environment for development in the early stages. We attend 3 days a week and the flex schedules they offer are great. They work with my wife's ever-changing schedule and are very understanding. The pricing is comparable to other schools but with the care and involvement I have seen I think it's well worth it. The app they use to manage everything is great. Has the ability to stream your kids classroom when they are checked in,get updates from staff, and you can ask questions of the teachers or administrative staff. Overall, I am quite pleased with our choice to send our daughter here and have truly seen her developing well. She will be ready for school once its time to move on to kindergarten. -Mr. Darling
My child has been attending La Petite on Cedar Ln for over a year now, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. It’s rare to find a daycare where you feel completely at ease when dropping your little one off, but from the very first week, this center gave me that peace of mind. The teachers here genuinely care about each child’s growth, development, and overall well-being. Ms. Ann, in particular, has been an absolute blessing; she even offered to watch my toddler while I gave birth if I needed the help. That kind of support and compassion is something you can’t put a price on. They’re also incredibly military-friendly, participate in MCCYN, and always have the necessary paperwork ready, which takes a huge load off my plate. Before coming here, our previous daycare required us to bring everything for my child to include food, diapers, wipes, bibs, crib sheets, etc. and if I forgot a sheet, my child couldn’t attend because the center had no spares. La Petite is the complete opposite. They provide all of those essentials and keep extra sheets, blankets, and changes of clothes on hand for the mornings that just don’t go as planned. For all that La Petite provides, I’d say the price is reasonable for a daycare. It’s not the cheapest option, but you get what you pay for. The app they use is another major highlight. You can check in on your child through their cameras, which helped me significantly as a first time parent returning to work, and I love receiving pictures, videos, and updates about diapers, meals, and naps throughout the day. Since joining La Petite on Cedar Ln, I’ve had complete trust that my daughter is safe, loved, and thriving. The teachers want to see her grow just as much as I do, and that makes all the difference. I couldn’t recommend this daycare more, it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made.
Our daughter started there at a year and it has been nothing but amazing! She loves all her teachers and everyone is alway so friendly whenever we are in the building picking her up or dropping her off. Everyone truly seems to care and know each child. It’s such a comforting feeling knowing your child is well taken care of and cared for.
Our daughter started Pre-K at La Petite in August and she loves it! The teachers and staff helped her settle in so quickly and feel comfortable at her new school. All the teachers make an effort to get to know the students and greet them on their way in creating such a warm and welcoming environment. The communication between leadership, teachers and parents is great and there are so many opportunities to involve family in the learning and curriculum like the 'Teddy Bear Picnic" and "Grandparents Tea Party". The curriculum they follow is perfectly balanced to help prepare her for Kindergarten next year, while allowing plenty of time for play, creativity and socialization. I am so thankful to have found somewhere we know truly cares each student and trust our other children will be well taken care of when it's their turn to attend too!
The best of the best! My daughter started here as her first daycare and we could not be happier with her experience. The staff is wonderful! The teachers care so much for all the students and the learning environment is inviting and engaging. I HIGHLY recommend this program to anyone seeking daycare for their child.
VQB5
Level 5 out of 5
Meets Expectations
This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.
Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.
Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.
Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.
Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.
Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.