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La Petite Academy of Hockessin
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy, a nationally accredited educational daycare located in Hockessin, DE.
We provide a warm, nurturing, and academically enriching environment for children from six weeks of age through our Pre-Kindergarten program. In addition, we offer Before- and After-School Care for North Star Elementary students, as well as an engaging, fun-filled Summer Camp program.
Our dedicated, long-tenured educators are passionate about creating positive, individualized learning experiences for every child. Teachers participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year to remain current in early childhood education and to deliver meaningful, engaging classroom experiences.
Your child’s safety is our top priority. Our school features a secure locked-entry system and security cameras throughout the building and exterior. Families enjoy exclusive access to live classroom video in their child’s room. Entry is limited to staff and enrolled families using unique security codes, and all visitors must be approved by administration and present proper identification.
We believe staying connected is essential. Through our SproutAbout™ mobile app, families receive real-time updates, photos, messages, and access to live streaming video of their child’s classroom throughout the day.
Schedule a tour today and discover everything La Petite Academy of Hockessin, DE has to offer your family!
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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.
Learn MoreProud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
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:
Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Spanish, Yoga
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
I am proud to have been part of Learning Care Group for over 19 years, and La Petite Academy truly feels like home. As both a staff member and a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how safe, loved, and well cared for every child is — my two daughters are graduates, and my son currently attends our Pre-K program. Our teachers have long tenures and truly love what they do. I am so proud to be part of this incredible team!
Meet Our Staff
Siobhan Minella, Assistant Director
Education: M.S. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: DOE Administrator Certificate, First Aid and CPR
I truly enjoy working with our children, staff, and families. With over 23 years of experience in early childhood education and seven years with this company, I am passionate about creating a supportive and nurturing environment. I look forward to meeting you and your family soon!
Meet Our Staff
Lauren Betts, Team Lead
Education: Bachelor's Degree
I am Ms. Lauren, the Team Lead and Cultural Ambassador. I bring heart and creativity to everything I do and love planning meaningful events for our children and staff. Creating special moments that bring our families together is one of the most rewarding parts of my role.
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