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La Petite Academy of Hockessin
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Keeping Families Connected
Our families mean the world to us and keeping them connected is one of our main goals. That’s why we created SproutAbout®, our exclusive family communications app that features live streaming video of the classroom and much, much more.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy, a nationally accredited early learning center in Hockessin, DE. My name is Randi, and I am the center director. Our childcare center has been open since 1994 and I have been a part of this educational family for over 15 years!
We offer an educational and caring experience for Infants as young as six weeks old continuing up through our Pre-Kindergarten program. We also provide Before- and After-School care for North Star Elementary and an exciting summer camp program.
Our dedicated and long-term staff encourage and cultivate positive learning experiences for all children. Our teachers participate in professional development training each year to stay current in the field of early childhood education.
Our facility is kept safe and secure using a locked entry system as well as security cameras throughout the building and exterior of our school. Only staff and enrolled families may enter using their unique security code. Visitors must be approved by the administrative staff and provide ID before entering.
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.
Schedule a tour today and discover all of the wonderful things our La Petite Academy of Hockessin, DE, has to offer!
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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:
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
Randi Racan, Director
Education: A.A. from Wilmington University with a focus in ECE; Studied Psychology at the University of Delaware
Certifications: DOE Administrative Certificate, First Aid and CPR, DOE Specialization in Infants, Toddlers and Administration
It is such an amazing opportunity to work with children each and every day here at La Petite Academy! I have been with the company for 13 years and absolutely love what I do! I have two daughters in our program and could not be more thrilled with the care they are provided.
Meet Our Staff
Siobhan Minella, Assistant Director
Education: M.S. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: DOE Administrator Certificate, First Aid and CPR
I enjoy working with the children, staff and families. I have 15 years of experience in early childhood education, as well as 4 years of experience with this company!
Meet Our Staff
Ashley Sommermann, Team Lead
Education: B.A. in Education, M.A. in Education and Special Ed.
Certifications: DOE Administrator Certificate, Early Childhood Inclusion, Curriculum, Preschool, School-Age Credential, First Aid and CPR
I have 14 years of experience in early education. I love coming to work every day and seeing the smiles on the kids' faces. We are changing the lives of the kids each and every day as we watch them grow and turn into young individuals. I have been with the company for 2.5 years.
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.
