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La Petite Academy of Belleville
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Welcome to Our School
Thank you for visiting La Petite Academy in Belleville, IL! (Shiloh location)
My name is Darlene Ham and I am the Center Director of La Petite Academy of Belleville.
We are proud to offer safe, secure and healthy individualized care and education in our Infant, Toddler, Two's, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten programs! We offer an outstanding STEM based curriculum in every classroom to help prepare our students for success in Kindergarten and beyond! Our focus on creating a clean and healthy environment is of upmost importance.
Our school is accredited by NAEYC, as well as a Gold Circle of Quality through ExceleRate Illinois. These wonderful accomplishments truly set us apart! Our educational offerings and highly qualified staff create an amazing school environment.
We love hearing children speak about their day and what they have learned through our amazing curriculum. Our tremendous staff is dedicated to our children and families creating bonds of a lifetime. We value positive relationships with our families and work hard to create a true family environment in our school.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Live streaming video of your child’s classroom, as well as other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout!
Schedule a tour with us today, we can't wait to have you join our La Petite Family!
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Wondercamp
It’s the ultimate summer experience! It will be a wonderful season, filled with friendship, playtime, discovery, field trips, delicious food, and more. Experience the wonder of summer.
Explore Our Summer CampLearn 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:
Fitness, Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
Open a window to your child's day.
SproutAbout®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.
Learn MoreProud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Meet Our Staff
Darlene Ham, Director
Education: Associates Degree in Applied Science
Certifications: CPR, First Aide, AED, Nursing Assistant
My name is Darlene Ham, I have been with La Petite Academy since 2014. I started out as an assistant teacher in the toddler room then moved to team lead, assistant director, and am now the director at the Belleville/Shiloh location. This company has helped me grow into who I am today, and who I will become. I am forever grateful to be here!
Meet Our Staff
Courtney Wombacher, Team Lead
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
Teaching and making a difference in the lives of young ones has been my dream since second grade and I am ready to pursue my dream with your little one! I believe that communication is key for students’ success, so please talk with me and I look forward to working with you and your child!
Meet Our Staff
Kyra Morgan, Assistant Director
Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
I've always believed it was my calling to be a educator for young children and I'm blessed to be in a position where I can fulfill that calling. I've been working as a early childhood educator for eight years and am grateful to expand my experience in a management position. My goal is to support the students and staff to create a loving and welcoming educational environment.
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