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La Petite Academy on Garners Ferry Rd
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to our La Petite Academy educational child care center in Columbia, SC! My name is Dianne Joel and I am the director. I have been with La Petite for 33 years, 30 years as the director!
All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and they receive yearly continuing education training.
La Petite Academy leads the child care industry worldwide, with new innovations and technology for the future. We are always focusing on the future of our children, so we can provide an enriched environment that promotes learning and the development of the whole the child.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
We would love to have your family join our La Petite family. Please contact us for tours or enrollment information.
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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
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:
- iPads with keyboards and educational apps
- Robots for coding challenges
- Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement
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.
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Meet Our Staff
Dianne Joel, Director
Education: B.S. in Physical Education
Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Professional Development Certificate, Notary Public, ECD 101, Certificate in Finger Printing
I have 36 years of experience in early childhood education in a public school setting. I've dedicated over 35 years to the well-being of children, families, and teachers. I truly believe it takes a village to raise our children.
Meet Our Staff
Danielle Robinson, Team Lead
Certifications: ECD 101, CPR/First Aid, Professional Development Certificate
I've been in the child care profession for 11 years. Being able to see a child grow and learn brings me great joy. I strive to teach, encourage, impact, and inspire our children to be the best they can be. The sky is the limit!
Meet Our Staff
Princess Mckenzie Belton, Assistant Director
Education: ABA, ECH courses
Certifications: First Aid, CPR
I'm a proud mother and loving wife born and raised in Florence, SC. I have over 20 years of experience working with children. I began helping children while assisting at a pediatric therapy clinic and then moved on to assisting at public schools. I enjoy helping children grow, learn and achieve goals.
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