La Petite Academy of Folsom
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Coronavirus Update
We are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Please read this important update about our rigorous health and safety protocols to keep your children safe and healthy.
Also, check out our list of activities to keep the learning going while your kids are home.
Read MoreWelcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy an educational preschool in Folsom, CA. My name is Chris and I am the director. I have more than 30 years of experience and a certificate in early childhood education. I started working here as a teacher in 1993.
Our school, including Infant Care, Preschool and other age appropriate options, has been in business since 1987. I strive to create a welcoming environment and maintain an open-door policy. 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.
We have an outstanding staff that is dedicated to our children and families. They have over 100 years of combined experience. More than half of our staff has been with us for at least five years and one staff member has been here since 1987! All of our staff is CPR certified and has had first aid training.
Schedule a tour today to see what makes La Petite Academy the leading provider of early education and child care in Folsom, CA! I hope to meet you soon!
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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:
Dance, Fitness, Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
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
Chris Padilla, Director
Education: Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR and First Aid Certified
I have worked for La Petite Academy for more than 25 years and still enjoy every moment of it! I enjoy interacting with all of the children as they put a smile on my face every day! I am married and have three children and five beautiful grandchildren. I love to travel. I am a huge SF Giants and 49er fan!
Meet Our Staff
Danielle Vander Veen, Assistant Director
Education: ECE Units
Certifications: First Aid and CPR
I have worked for La Petite Academy for 16 years. I started out at a sister school as an assistant teacher and worked my way up to program assistant director. I enjoy this job, my coworkers, the children and families. I am a single mom of a teenage boy. In my free time I like to read.
Meet Our Staff
Mindy , Team Lead
Education: Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR, First Aid
I have worked for La Petite since 1997. Early childhood is the most and rapid period of development in a person and that fascinates me. I have a 16-year-old daughter that was born and raised in La Petite. I love this school!
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.
