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La Petite Academy of Decatur
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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, for elementary school students, The Prep Lab offers distance learning support, STEM projects, and more, on a flexible schedule—including a full-day option.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Decatur, AL! My name is Kerrie Fulcher I am the school director. I have been working in the filed of early childhood education for over 27 years. I am the mother of three young men, who are all currently serving in the military.
Here at La Petite we are dedicated to staying safe and healthy. We closely follow guidance from the CDC as well as the state and local officials and health authorities, as we take extreme care to maintain a safe, healthy school environment.
Our school offers an engaging, nurturing environment for every child during their most critical early years. Our school includes Infant Care, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Before-and After-School care for school-age children. In our programs, we follow a STEM approach, providing hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
We are Alabama Quality Stars Rated. Our committed team of teachers here at La Petite Academy have over 100 years of combined teaching experience in the field. Our entire teaching staff has first aid and CPR training, as well as over 30 yearly training hours in early childhood.
We are super excited to announce coming soon Watch Me Grow. We know that being apart from your child can be a challenge. That's why we want to make sure you feel connected throughout the day, sharing in all your child's experiences with WatchMeGrow streaming video and the brightwheel mobile app.
We invite you to schedule a tour to come in and see our amazing school firsthand. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
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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
Open a window to your child's day.
WatchMeGrow: Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
Meet Our Staff
Kerrie Fulcher, Director
Education: Early Childhood
Certifications: CPR/First Aid, National Food Service Management, Health and Safety Training
My goal as the director is to provide a caring, loving, educational environment that meets the needs of our children and families. My passion for working with children started while I worked as a baby sitter in middle school, and that passion his still with me.
Meet Our Staff
Temika Balentine , Assistant Director
Education: Telecommunications
Certifications: CPR/First Aid, Certified Food Protection Manager, Health and Safety Training
I am passionate about working with children. I enjoy providing a safe, structured learning environment in which children can succeed. I gain a great sense of joy knowing that I, along with our amazing staff, am able to be a positive influence in their lives.
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.
