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La Petite Academy on Himes Avenue
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite in Frederick! My name is Jessica and I am the center director. I have an associate’s degree in Early Childhood education from the University of Bryant and Stratton and more than 20 years of experience. I have been with the La Petite family since 2016.
As a nationally accredited center, all lead teachers have a bachelor's or associate's degree in education or a related field. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and receive monthly training.
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 value the relationships we have with our families and work hard to involve them and build a school community. We can't wait to welcome you to our family. Schedule a tour today!
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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
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
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
Jessica Ambush, Director
Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: 90 - Hour Infant/Toddler, 90 - Hour Preschool, 90 - Hour School Age, CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration and Emergency Preparedness
My passion for people and children is what drove me into this field. Seeing that "spark" in a child's eye, keeps me motivated and driven to making the Early Childhood Education field a great place for children. The best part about my job is helping the teacher be successful, grow, and make an impact on children's lives. I enjoy music, cooking, the outdoors, and making memories with my family!
Meet Our Staff
Marian Thornton, Assistant Director
Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid, CDA in Infants and Toddlers, and SIDS Certification
I have worked with children in an educational capacity for eight years now and it is my passion to ensure that all children feel safe and have the opportunity to learn and thrive. I adore being able to make an impact as we are all shaping the future generation! Outside of work, I am working on furthering my education and spending any and all extra time with my family!
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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.
