Child Daycare & PreschoolsPuyallup, WA

La Petite Academy

About

La Petite Academy is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 16028 Gem Heights Drive East, Puyallup, Washington WA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

La Petite Academy in Puyallup receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, nurturing staff, safe environment, developmental focus, and strong parent communication. Multiple families have attended for 5+ years and report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten.

Warm and engaging teacherssafe and clean facilitystrong developmental focusexcellent parent-staff communicationreal-time classroom cameras via appresponsive director and administrative staffindividualized attention to each child's needschildren prepared academically and socially for kindergartenengaging and age-appropriate activities

Recent Reviews

3 months ago

We were at La Petite for 6 years. Both of my children attended there and I cannot praise them enough! I always felt at ease dropping my children off, knowing that they were going to be safe and taken care of. They helped my children to learn and grow. The teachers are warm and engaging. They truly became a part of our family. I was so sad to say goodbye after my youngest graduated out into kindergarten. I will always recommend La Petite of Gem Heights to anyone looking for childcare! 🙂

a month ago

This location was amazing! We had 2 kiddos go through and they were always treated with care! I felt supported as a parent trying to figure out work life balance. We truly felt they cared about our family. Highly recommend them if you are in their care area!

5 months ago

As a working parent I truly could not be more grateful for the comfort and safety they provided for our child over nearly 6yrs. The director, Jessica, runs a top notch program staffed with some of the most kind-hearted and nurturing women who year after year demonstrated that they are there FOR THE KIDS. The app is also such a handy tool for communicating with the staff and to get a glimpse into what your child is learning through out each day. We are now onto the school years and to say that my child has been well-prepared for Kindergarten would be an understatement. 10/10!!

5 months ago

They are a godsend for this busy family! They support our kids, are very knowledgeable with development in general, but know our kids and their needs as individuals. They will provide feedback as needed and always respond to any questions or concerns we might have. It's obvious how much they enjoy their work and truly care and love the kids!

a month ago

Kids have been attending here since 2023 highly recommend this location. Very clean all of the staff is kind and care for the students. All of the workers are fantastic. Director is great with communication.

Frequently asked questions

La Petite Academy is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Puyallup, Washington. The facility has a capacity of 133 children.
To enroll your child at La Petite Academy, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of La Petite Academy through Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Washington must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
16028 Gem Heights Drive East, Puyallup, Washington 98375
County
PIERCE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
133 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
47.10964, -122.3085

Quality Rating

Early Achievers

Level 3 out of 5

Level 3

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.

What do the levels mean?

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.