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La Petite Academy of Merritt Island
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy in Merritt Island, FL! Here, we provide so much more than daycare—we offer high-quality Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs designed to support every stage of early childhood development.
Our assessment-based curriculum ensures that learning is tailored to each child’s needs, with our trained teachers implementing engaging lesson plans and tracking developmental progress daily.
We’re also committed to keeping you connected. Through our exclusive SproutAbout® mobile app, you’ll have access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom and real-time updates throughout the day.
We’d love to show you what makes our school special! Call us today to schedule a tour of La Petite Academy in Merritt Island, FL.
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Open a window to your child's day.
SproutAbout®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.
Learn MoreProud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily, 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. This full-day learning experience enhances your child’s school readiness journey. Every child who turns 4 by September 1 may be eligible for free VPK. Schedule a tour to learn more.
Learn About Electives
For an additional fee, go beyond regular classroom learning experiences with our enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs exploring a variety of activities. We offer:
Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Meet Our Staff
Dana Kaplan, Director
Education: General AA
Certifications: Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR
I started my career with La Petite Academy in 2011 and continue to love what I do. One of my favorite things about working with children is watching them grow from our infant classroom all the way to shaking their hands at VPK graduation. I am so excited to watch your child learn and grow with us!
Meet Our Staff
Stefani Burdett-Lewis, Assistant Director
Education: B.S. in Elementary Education with Special Certification in Deaf Education K-12
Certifications: Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR
I entered the education field in 2011 as a teacher for the deaf and hard of hearing. I have worked with a variety of ages, but currently I am a lead VPK teacher. When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family.
Meet Our Staff
Heather Roberts, Team Lead
Education: A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR
With 14 years of experience, Heather is a dedicated Infant Teacher and a certified Master Teacher. Having completed the company's "Master Teacher" program, she exemplifies the Education Quality Indicators and actively mentors and coaches her peers. Her passion for nurturing young minds, combined with her ability to support and uplift fellow teachers, makes her a valuable leader in fostering a culture of excellence and self-confidence within the school.
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We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!
