La Petite Academy of Ankeny
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Coronavirus Update
We are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Please read this important update about our rigorous health and safety protocols to keep your children safe and healthy.
Also, check out our list of activities to keep the learning going while your kids are home.
Read MoreWelcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Ankeny, IA. My name is Cherie, I am the school director, and I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about the Infant Care, Preschool programs and staff that make our school a special place for learning.
I have had many roles at the school including teacher, cook, associate center director and now, center director. I am very proud of my staff - we have two teachers on staff with over 15 years of experience. We also have another staff member with a CDA and two with their B.A.s in education.
I run this learning center like everyone involved is an extension of my own family. Our center has an inviting, home-like atmosphere and I maintain an open-door policy for anyone who would like to talk. We plan a lot of events for everyone to participate in and I work hard to ensure that families here in Ankeny meet each other and develop strong relationships.
Our school participates in the Quality Rating System through the state of Iowa. We are currently a four Star center and have been serving all the elementary schools in the community for over 20 years
I invite you to come in for a tour and see what makes our La Petite Academy in Ankeny, IA so special.
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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:
Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
Tech + Tinker™
21st Century Learning Experiences
Our School-Age classroom is a perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, where children become thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:
- iPads with keyboards and educational apps
- Robots for coding challenges
- Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement
Learning At Home
Aware, Care, & Share™
Wondering how you can keep your child’s learning going strong at home? Now you can adapt our personalized curriculum approach to fun activities you can do together.
Meet Our Staff
Cherie Dunn, Director
Certifications: NAC Credential, CPR/ First Aid
I have over 20 years of experience in early childhood education. I have been at La Petite since 2007 when I started as a Pre-K teacher. I find it exciting to see children learn and grow, every day.
Meet Our Staff
Tammy Hinton, Team Lead
Education: K-6 Elementary Teacher, K-12 English as a Second Language
It has been my privilege to work with many different ages and stages of children. I have taught 5th and 6th grade, tutored high school students and now I teach Pre-K. Pre-K is an exciting age because they are eager to learn. I enjoy watching them learn through play.
Visit Us Today
Find your neighborhood school and schedule a tour today. We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at La Petite Academy.
