La Petite Academy of Des Moines

Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Des Moines, IA! My name is Jenny Snyder and I am the Academy Director. I have been with La Petite since 1988 and have been the Academy Director since 1991. I currently hold the National Administrator Director Credential. As well as member of the Iowa Association of Young Children.

In addition to providing superior local child care, our preschool program offers the best early childhood education in the Des Moines community. Our school currently participates in the Quality Rating System in Iowa, as well as the CACFP Federal Food Program.

During this time we haven take extra safety precautions, including temperature and health checks throughout the day. Our teachers wear masks and children are dropped off and picked up at our front entryway with no classroom access. However, in addition to a front camera classroom viewing area, we will soon be adding Watch Me Grow that allows parents to live stream into the classroom at any time! For our school-age program, we have added our Prep Lab to our summer camp activities, helping to support their continuing school education.

I view all families here as an extension of my own and I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment. I have a great team that is experienced and dedicated to our families. At the end of 2012, our school held four dedication plaques for teachers who have served more than 20 years, including myself!

We have been in the South Side community for nearly 40 years and are happy to offer flexible enrollment options to fit your schedule. I have had the pleasure to see former students bring their own children here to attend La Petite. Schedule a tour of our fantastic La Petite Academy in Des Moines, IA today!