La Petite Academy INC.

We started our little guy once he turned one year old. He started in the toddler classroom with Amber and Chelsie. They have been absolutely amazing each and every day! They are the best teachers and treat the kids with such love and care! I would recommend La Petite to anyone needing child care! The app allows you to watch live footage so you know your child is always receiving the best care! Melody has been amazing and knows each and every kid and greets them with a smile every time she sees them!

Both of my kids have attended this daycare since they were babies. It has been so much more than childcare for us — it has been a steady, loving part of our family’s daily life. Melody, the daycare director, is one in a million. She cares deeply about every child and every family who walks through the door, and her warmth, communication, and genuine investment in the kids have meant the world to us. Along the way, we’ve been fortunate to have amazing teachers who have nurtured, encouraged, and supported our kids through every stage. Miss Kayla has taught our oldest so much and has done so in a fun, loving, safe, and inclusive way, along with Miss Alyssa during his earlier days. Our youngest has also had some incredible teachers that have shown her lots of love and care including Ms Sirena and Ms Avery who are both kind and nurturing, Ms Kenzie, Ms Elizabeth, Ms Hadeel, Ms Abby, Ms Brooke, and sooo many others. They have each meant a lot to each of our kiddos and have been truly exceptional. The video live stream has also been a great tool to feel more connected with my little ones while away for work or on business trips. As our oldest moves on to Kindergarten and our youngest continues here, we feel incredibly thankful for the foundation this daycare has given them. We couldn’t imagine a better place for our kids to have spent these early years.

My little one started at La Petite at 6 months old. She loves it there! She started in infant one where her teacher Chantell made sure that she was loved and well taken care of. She then moved to infant two where she has three main teachers. Hadeel welcomes us each morning with such an amazing greeting and smile! Elizabeth and Liz M are her teachers throughout the afternoon and are such sweethearts! My daughter has learned so much and is ahead of the curve for her age! La Petite has an amazing food program which has opened the door to my little one getting to try all types of food that she might not get at home. Melody, Brooke, and Kenzie do a wonderful job of keeping us informed and making sure all of our needs are met! We love La Petite and are so thankful for the opportunity to bring her here!

My daughter has been going to La Petite since she was 9 weeks old. I was worried sick about putting her in any daycare but I had a job that wanted me to come back to work asap so I didn’t have a choice. Three years later and it has been the best decision I have ever made! The director and assistant director are extremely kind and protective of everyone’s child including my own. Every teacher has been incredible in every single class! They always develop a special bond with my daughter and they help her achieve each mile stone. I have been told by several people how advanced my daughter is for her age. La Petite is not just a place where they watch your child. They teach them something new every day and they genuinely care. Everyone feels like family and I’m so grateful for who they are and what they do! I will be in touch with them for many years to come.

Overall I am very happy with this school. I was so scared to put my child in daycare but Melody made it such an easy transition for us. My child started in the Toddler Room, I cannot express how comfortable I felt leaving her with Abby and Shelby daily. They were truly amazing. My child has grown and learned so much already from this school. 10 out of 10 best school in Joplin area.