La Petite Academy INC.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience at La Petite. From day one, it has been clear how much care, thought, and professionalism goes into everything they do. The teachers and staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children’s well-being and development. Our little girl absolutely loves going to school each day, which says everything. She is happy, comfortable, and clearly feels safe and supported. The teachers take amazing care of her, communicate well with us as parents, and always make us feel confident that she’s in the best hands. The school itself is extremely well run and organized. Everything from daily routines, learning activities, cleanliness, and safety, to communication and structure is handled thoughtfully and professionally. You can really tell this is a place where standards are high and children are truly valued. La Petite has created a nurturing, positive, and engaging environment where kids can learn, grow, and thrive. As parents, it gives us such peace of mind knowing our daughter is cared for by people who genuinely love what they do. We are so grateful to have found La Petite and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a daycare that goes above and beyond. ❤️

My daughter has been attending La Petite for 3 years, and she absolutely loves going to school there. Michele is a wonderful director, and the teachers have all been amazing. I also appreciate Mary, who has always done a great job relaying information about my daughter’s day. I would recommend this daycare to anyone looking for a nurturing and supportive environment. It truly is a great place, with a warm team and an atmosphere where children can thrive.

LA PETIT ACADEMY has been my saving grace honestly. My experience with them has been amazing. They truly do treat your child like they are theirs. They are very professional and follow the rules to a T. My daughter loves going there and is excited to be a part of their family. I would highly suggest La Petit Academy. Im always checking the cameras to see what they are doing and have never seen anything alarming. A special THANKS goes out to all the staff there for being kind, loving, and someone I can trust with my baby!!! The director is amazing and will help in anyway possible as well as her staff. If you are hesitant, like I was, about putting your child in daycare... try them out and im sure they will not disappoint!!!

It is truly with a heavy heart that I made the decision to remove my son from La Petite Academy. Our journey with La Petite began when my son was 2 years old, and for a long time, it was an overwhelmingly positive experience. His early teachers were nurturing, attentive, and deeply invested in the children in their care. They valued their classroom, respected each child as an individual, and communicated with parents professionally and thoughtfully. At no point did we ever feel that a child was being singled out or labeled. What occurred in the classroom was almost always shared in a positive light, and if a behavior needed to be discussed, it was presented in a calm, constructive way and only when necessary. Many age-appropriate behaviors were handled within the classroom without ever being made into a problem, which showed a true understanding of child development. After my son was potty trained and turned 3, he transitioned into Preschool, where he again thrived under a teacher who took the time to understand each child individually. These children are learning who they are, how emotions work, and how to interact with others. Kids feed off one another. That is normal in any school setting. My son had moments when he followed peers who were less regulated, but his teacher never once made me feel as though my child was a problem. Instead, she partnered with me, explaining how she was supporting him at his level of frustration and development. There was constant reassurance that no child is the same, and that guidance looks different for each one. Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of the school’s immediate control, that teacher resigned. Turnover is a reality in education, especially given how undervalued and underpaid teachers are. The assistant teacher who had been working alongside her stepped into the lead role and continued to provide a calm, reassuring presence. My son was not perfect. No child is. But she guided him firmly without being harsh or demeaning. She had a unique ability to create a calm environment, especially during nap time, and my son felt safe with her. That sense of safety matters more than children can articulate at that age. The real shift occurred when my son transitioned to Pre K. His original Pre K teacher was extraordinary. Someone who led with heart, grace, patience, and understanding. She believed that no child is bad, only children having moments of frustration. She communicated behavior concerns clearly, compassionately, and sincerely, always making it evident that she genuinely cared. Her goal was to create a classroom where children felt safe, supported, and never afraid of being ashamed, publicly called out, or intimidated. She was eventually recognized as Teacher of the Year and deservedly so. Around October and November of last year, a new assistant teacher was brought into the classroom to work under her guidance. This was meant to be a transition period where she would learn the classroom routines, the children’s personalities, and appropriate behavior strategies. It was during this time that I first noticed a stark difference in how this assistant teacher interacted with the children, particularly my son, who is highly energetic and expressive. Because La Petite provides camera access, one of the reasons many parents choose this center, I observed an incident during the first or second week of November where the assistant teacher physically pushed my son down into his chair, placing a hand on his shoulder and forcing him to sit. That same day, I reported what I saw to the director, as no teacher should place hands on a child in that manner. I was told it was addressed, and trusting the process, I moved forward believing my concern had been handled. Since Google only allows a certain amount of characters I needed to create images of the rest of my review - see attached to read further

We love the teachers at La Petite. They are kind and attentive, we appreciate how much they care about the kiddos and keep parents informed of any changes or concerns.