Through our School Readiness Pathway, each child is set on his or her most fitting path toward school preparedness. We know education is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and our pathway curriculum ensures success for each child by tailoring learning experiences to his or her unique needs. So what exactly are the steps along our pathway? […]
Meet Ms. Esther, lead preschool teacher at La Petite Academy on Crosslands Rd. In Fort Worth, TX! And did we mention that she was named the Teacher of the Year out of our entire Learning Care Group family of brands? Way to go, Esther! Read on to learn more about this incredible member of our […]
Meet Ms. Addie, lead pre-kindergarten teacher and team lead at our La Petite Academy in Verona, WI! She has been at La Petite for eight years and studied elementary education and early childhood at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville where she received her bachelor’s degree. Read our Q&A to learn more about her! Why did […]
What spicy words have you used today? At La Petite Academy preschoolers are learning fun and powerful new ways to express themselves with surprisingly sophisticated vocabulary. Words like enormous, creeping and fierce are celebrated as children first discover, then try out newly acquired expressions. “Children need to have a rich and robust oral language vocabulary […]
Meet Kelly Riggs, Academy Director at our center in Chandler, AZ. She has a degree in child development from the University of Minnesota and has worked in early childhood education for 10 years. Read our Q&A with Kelley to learn more about this essential member of our La Petite family! What do you enjoy […]
Starting this fall, children at La Petite Academy will hone their critical thinking and collaborative skills through a new curriculum that maximizes their abilities as natural-born scientists and engineers. The proprietary Early Innovator program for preschool and Pre-K students follows a STEM approach – where science, technology, engineering and math are incorporated into all aspects […]
Meet Ms. Chelsea, the lead pre-kindergarten teacher at our La Petite Academy in Fayetteville, AR! She has been at La Petite for one year and has previous experience working with two year olds, as well as an associate’s degree in early childhood education. Read our Q&A to learn more about Ms. Chelsea! Take us […]
Meet Ms. Tiffany – Preschool Teacher at our La Petite Academy in Olive Branch, MS. She has a degree in psychology from the University of Mississippi and has previous experience working with pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary-age students. Read on to learn more about this wonderful member of our team! How is working with preschoolers […]
Meet Chrystal, the Assistant Teacher in the Two Year Old class at our location in Greenwood Village, CO. She has worked at La Petite Academy for a little more than a year, has taken a wealth of college classes in human development and is currently working on her Child Development Associate’s credential. Read on to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ms. Sandy is the Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at our La Petite Academy in Ankeny, IA and has more than 20 years of teaching experience, including a degree in early childhood elementary education. She has been at La Petite for more than two years, and in her time here has made a lasting impact on her […]