By Nicole Spain, Registered Dietitian The planning that our team does for your child’s menu at school has requirements that are laid out by the USDA and state licensing agencies. By following the USDA guidelines, we are ensuring your child has foods that provide a variety of vitamins and minerals as well as fiber, while […]
La Petite Academy’s parent company, the Learning Care Group, is opening a window for parents into their child’s school day with real-time photos, videos and updates anytime, anywhere. The early childhood education leader is ensuring that families enrolled at its preschools nationwide feel as close to their children as possible during school hours through brightwheel […]
Learning Care Group, La Petite Academy’s parent company, is proud to honor Esther Drisdale from La Petite Academy in Ft. Worth, TX as this year’s recipient of the company’s prestigious Teacher of the Year award. Drisdale has been selected in recognition of her remarkable work in bringing lessons to life in fun and imaginative ways […]
Sure, summer isn’t quite here yet, but who says you can’t indulge in some barbecue in the meantime? Today’s featured recipe from our Grow Fit menu is Winter Baked BBQ Chicken. Make this nutritious meal for your family tonight!
March is National Reading Month! Of course, reading to young children introduces new vocabulary, but studies have shown that there are numerous other benefits, as well. Reading can calm your child, especially in times of stress. It promotes a longer attention span and improved ability to concentrate. It encourages communication and bonding between you and […]
Happy Grow Fit Friday! Each Friday during Nutrition Month, we’re featuring one of our healthy and delicious recipes from our Grow Fit Menu. We hope you’ll go “bananas” for this week’s recipe – scrumptious Monkey Snacks! (Click the recipe below to open a printable PDF version)
Nicole is the academy director at our La Petite Academy on Judson Rd. in San Antonio, TX. She has worked in child care for 15 years, has her Child Development Associate’s Credential, and is a La Petite alumna! Read on to learn more about Nicole and her accomplishments in early childhood education. Tell us […]
Assistant Director Ms. Caroline has worked at our Springfield, MO location for a total of 24 years! After working as a pharmacy technician for 10 years, she knew she wanted to do something different and found her calling in early childhood education. She has worked in every classroom at the center, and continues to be […]
Finding the right preschool for your child is an important step in their development. Having a formal educational experience before entering elementary school contributes significantly to their cognitive development, social skills, and autonomy. Here are five essential considerations when deciding on your child’s early educational experience: Parenting Style – You have your own communication style […]
For 16 years, Ms. Dana has worked at our Baines Court/Cary, NC center in a few different roles including assistant director, 13 years as a preschool teacher, and now, pre-kindergarten teacher. Even after all these years, she continues to teach with the same energy and excitement as she did on her first day. Read on to learn […]
What is primary caregiving? It’s a system that ensures our classrooms meet each child’s unique needs, that each child is properly supervised, and that each child’s developmental needs and abilities are communicated accurately to families. Most importantly, a primary caregiver system also leads to greater levels of attachment, which is critical to a child’s growth […]