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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 12, 2016 – La Petite Academy is proud to honor teacher Theresa Highfill from its Jacksonville, Florida school location as this year’s recipient of the company’s highly coveted Lisa Miskimins Mentorship Award.  Highfill was chosen from among nearly 17,000 early education teachers nationwide from La Petite Academy and its sister schools in […]

Communication is the sharing of information between two or more people. It takes both verbal and non-verbal forms. As one of the major developmental tasks in early childhood, learning to communicate is vital for children in order to interact with the people in their life and to have their social, emotional, and physical needs met. […]

Summer is just around the corner. This is a great time to have fun, spend some down time and enjoy the outdoors with your child. Here are some summertime safety tips as well as fun ideas to try with your child: Water Safety Take your children on a bathroom break before they get into the […]

Meet Ms. Shanda, the pre-kindergarten teacher at our La Petite Academy in Voorhees, New Jersey! She has been at the center for 18 years, and even after that time, each day is completely different than the last. Learn more about Ms. Shanda and how she makes the Pre-K experience unique and exciting for each child […]

By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD April is a month where we celebrate all things green: Earth Day (April 22nd)and National Garden Week (the second week of April). While it’s easy for parents to understand and honor the environment, there’s a simple way you can carry this theme throughout your kitchen and straight to your family: eat […]

With four easy ingredients, you can have a healthy, filling lunch that kids and adults will love! Click the recipe card below to view a large PDF version.

With kindergarten on the horizon, La Petite Academy is giving parents the confidence of knowing that when the time comes, their little one will be ready for the big leagues. La Petite Academy provides a customized learning experience for each child as a foundation for future academic success. Parents can be assured their child’s learning […]

Spring cleaning is a great time for children to learn about being responsible and taking care of themselves and others. Chores don’t have to be a chore—work together to figure out the best system for your family and in doing so, you’ll discover how helping can be fun!  

The ability to self-regulate is an important skill for children to develop. It helps children as they learn to follow rules and understand limits. Recent research has found that kindergarten teachers rank the ability to self-regulate as the most important characteristic necessary for school readiness. There is also evidence that self-regulation levels have a stronger […]

Potty training can be confusing and stressful for a family. There are so many differing opinions on the best way to potty train a child. We have all wondered, “Which advice do I follow, what way will work for my child, will I be seen as a failure if I make the wrong choice?” There […]

When it comes to discovery and adventure at home, one room stands apart as an enticing and delicious wonderland where your child can contribute and feel grown up. “Most children love to help in the kitchen, and can start as early as age two,” notes Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for our schools. “It’s a […]

Meet Ms. Erika, the pre-kindergarten assistant teacher at our center in Marietta, GA! She has worked at La Petite Academy for three years and has a B.A. in early childhood education, along with years of experience teaching in public schools and child care centers. Read our Q&A to learn more about this fun and fabulous […]