Welcome to La Petite Academy-Shades Crest! My name is Quenette and I am the academy director! I am a proud graduate of Miles College with two B.S. degrees in education. Previously, I was a Kindergarten teacher in the Birmingham City School District. I have been with La Petite Academy for six years and I absolutely love what I do!
We are QRIS star rated and offer infant, toddler, preschool, and before- and after-school programs. Each classroom is instructed by educators who have a passion for what they do. Our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and each classroom has a curriculum specifically created for their age group.
We take pride in making sure safety, quality care, and education is implemented successfully and we work cohesively with our families to ensure the needs of every child are met.
Schedule a tour at our La Petite Academy in Birmingham, AL today and let us create long-lasting memories for you and your family!
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, Literacy
In our Preschool and Pre-K classrooms your child will discover opportunities to be creative, engage their mind and body, collaborate with friends, and learn new things. Some enhancements in the classrooms include iPads with educational apps; flexible seating options so children can move as they learn; hands-on STEM activities with robots for early coding.
In our School-Age classroom, your child will find an immersive educational environment that is the perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, as we help them to be thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:
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.