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Meet Ms. Stephanie, Early Preschool Lead Teacher at La Petite Academy in Lansdale, PA. She has been with La Petite for 19 years and was also awarded the Northeast Region Teacher of the Year in 2017! Read our Q&A to learn more about this amazing member of our team! Tell us some more about your […]

You don’t have to travel far to have an awesome Memorial Day. Here are some stay-at-home vacation ideas that are fun for you and your family. Go on a scavenger hunt Family board game tournament Camp in the backyard Go on a hiking trip Be a tourist in your city Go to a nearby amusement […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Spring is here and with the change of the season comes changes to our menus. Over the month of April, your school will transition to our newly updated Spring-Summer Menu. This season, we’re featuring Fresh Fruit Fridays!  Every Friday during lunch, your child will be served fresh fruit with their […]

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian April 3rd is National Find a Rainbow Day!  If the weather cooperates, then with a little rain and sunshine you might get to see a rainbow in the sky. If not, try creating a rainbow on your plate instead! These snack ideas are not only fun to eat, but the […]

Give your sloppy joes a healthy boost by adding lentils, which are high in iron, B vitamins and fiber!

Meet Ms. Catarina, lead teacher in our Early Preschool classroom at La Petite Academy in Fayetteville, AR! Read our Q&A below to learn more about this talented team member, including why she loves working with early preschoolers, what she feels are her biggest accomplishments, and what her favorite part of each day is!   Could […]

Here’s a sweet and super simple dinner recipe, perfect for spring!

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian You asked, and she answered! Here, our registered dietitian addresses some of your burning nutrition questions:   Q: “What are some good grab and go snacks for babies/toddlers that are nutritionally dense and do not require refrigeration? I struggle with getting them protein on the go!” A: Families spend a […]

Our Greek Chicken Pita Pocket is a light and flavorful recipe that is packed with tons of nutrients!    

By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Instead of adding green food dye to make your St Patrick’s Day festive, try these delicious, naturally green snacks!   Four Leaf Clover Hummus Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)                                      1 can (15 oz) Vegetable Oil                                    […]

1. Start TODAY. Start adjusting your child’s bedtime before the time change. In the days leading up to the switch, begin adjusting your child’s bedtime by 10 to 15 minutes. In the case of “spring forward,” put them to bed earlier. 2. Sync their internal clock naturally. Our bodies’ natural clock, or circadian rhythm, is […]