La Petite Academy INC. is a headstart programs daycare located at 719 N 36th St, St Joseph, Missouri MO. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
La Petite Academy in St. Joseph consistently receives 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, structured curriculum, engaging activities, and camera access as key strengths. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate academic and emotional growth.
My child attended La Petite for multiple years, and we had an overall really wonderful experience. They prepared her extremely well for the next level, both academically and emotionally. The staff was always open and willing to talk through any concerns I had, especially since she was my first child to be in full-time childcare. The teachers are truly amazing; my daughter loved them so much and still talks about them to this day. I’m very grateful for the care, support, and strong foundation they gave her.
We absolutely love La Petite. I am extremely picky when it comes to childcare, and deciding to send my baby to daycare was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made. From day one, the staff made the transition so much easier with their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. I feel complete peace of mind knowing my baby is in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. The teachers are attentive and truly treat the children like their own. Any concerns I have had have always been addressed. Having camera access to check in throughout the day is an added bonus and really helps reassure parents. I am so grateful to have found a daycare I trust and would highly recommend La Petite to any parent looking for quality care.
My 18 month old started 6 months ago and I love everything about La Petite, the staff are so caring of my little boy and they communicate well with dad and I. They are very clean and have a schedule which is great to start as a toddler. He loves all the activities and has learned so much since starting! I know he is in a safe environment and I whole heartedly trust the staff with him, at anytime I can check on him with camera access which gives peace of mind. We also receive updates on the app including pictures! HIGHLY RECOMMEND La Petite.
The staff was great and very helpful. I often saw the leadership helping with the little ones and helping coordinate classes. My daughter loved her teacher Mrs. Arie and Julie. She even loved the lunch lady sherry! They often had the nature center there teaching about different types of animals, reptiles, etc…. They provided a lot of emotional intelligence and a great curriculum. The camera system was also amazing to provide security for the paranoid parent.
My son absolutely loves his school! I feel so at ease sending him here knowing the cameras are always on and that anytime I have a question or concern, the staff is quick to respond and reassure me. He came from a daycare that was very unstructured and relied a lot on TV, and since starting here he has truly been thriving. He gets excited to see his friends and teachers every day and has built great relationships with all of them. I love that they encourage learning and participation without forcing it, allowing him to be creative and use his imagination. He often comes home singing songs he’s learned and excitedly telling me about the stories they read that day, which really shows how engaged he is. His teachers are also very communicative. When my son went through a week of challenging behavior, everyone worked closely with us to support him and help figure out what was going on. They were incredibly reassuring, understanding, and supportive throughout the process. They truly understand big feelings at this age. On days when he misses me a little extra, they even let him keep photos to help him through the day, which means so much to me. We’ve had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for childcare!