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La Petite Academy of Columbia
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to our La Petite Academy educational daycare in Columbia, SC! My name is Melissa and I am the director. I have been with La Petite since 2011 and have more than 18 years of experience in early childhood education.
I truly value the interactions I have with my families and seeing their children learn and grow through our infant care and preschool programs. I feel a sense of accomplishment in hearing about our students who go on to become successful because of our early education foundation.
Most of our teachers have been with La Petite for more than two years and either have degrees in early childhood education or many years of experience.
We offer quality care for children six weeks to eight years old in and around the Lake Carolina Community and Columbia area. I have an open-door policy and encourage active involvement in all of our events so that families feel comfortable and secure.
If you are looking for an education-driven child care in Columbia, SC, call us to schedule a tour today and see all that we do here at La Petite Academy!
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, Literacy
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
Meet Our Staff
Melissa Jordan, Director
Education: B.A. in Sociology with minor in Early Childhood Education; CPR/FA
I have always had a passion for working with children and being a part of their growth. I take pride in building strong relationships with parents, children and teachers to ensure lifelong learning. I have two children of my own and love watching them learn and grow.
Meet Our Staff
Shirley Mullins, Assistant Director
I've always loved working with children. I started my work with children as a math tutor and then moved into child care as a teacher. After about a year, I was promoted to management. I enjoy supporting the teachers and building relationships with families.
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.
