La Petite Academy of Clearwater
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Supporting Our Community
As always, we’re proud to support our community. It starts with a healthy, safe environment when your child is away from home. Learn how we prioritize the well-being of your children and our staff.
Plus, read how we keep learning on track for elementary school students with The Prep Lab, offering distance learning support and extra math and literacy experiences in summer camp.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Clearwater, FL! My name is Danna Bernardi and I am the director. I have a Child Center Management credential as well as 32 years of experience as a teacher and manager. Based on my background, I am confident in saying that our school's infant care, preschool and other age-specific programs are the best in our area.
We are accredited by NECPA which means that the standards we follow exceed the State of Florida's Licensing Standards.
I run this learning-based child care center here in Clearwater like everyone involved is an extension of my own family - the children, parents, and teachers. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment and 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 meet each other and develop strong relationships, as well.
Our core staff and their years of service to the children and families in our community are a reflection of the love and commitment they have to making our world a better place. Teachers participate in training throughout the year to stay current in the field of early childhood education.
Schedule a tour at our fantastic La Petite Academy in Clearwater, FL today!
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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
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily, 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. This full-day learning experience enhances your child’s school readiness journey. Every child who turns 4 by September 1 may be eligible for free VPK. Schedule a tour to learn more.
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
Danna Bernardi, Director
Education: A.S. in Child Center Management
Certifications: First Aid and CPR
The education of children has always been a passion of mine. I love being a part of their growth and development. In my role as a director, I take pride in building a strong sense of community both with the school families and my staff.
Meet Our Staff
Angela Pedersen, Assistant Director
Education: A.S. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: First Aid and CPR
After spending many years teaching young children, it became evident to me that this is what I was meant to do with my life. I am a huge Disney fan so you will often find me at one of the parks exploring their creativity.
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.
