La Petite Academy of Knoxville
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Supporting Our Community
As always, we’re proud to support our community. It starts with a healthy, safe environment when your child is away from home. Learn how we prioritize the well-being of your children and our staff.
Plus, read how we keep learning on track for elementary school students with The Prep Lab, offering distance learning support and extra math and literacy experiences in summer camp.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to our La Petite Academy educational daycare in Knoxville, TN! My name is Jatina, and I am the director here at our Farragut location. I have worked at La Petite Academy for over 12 years and received my bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee!
My staff and I are proud to announce that we are a 3 star quality child care program that offers families an outstanding early education experience! Our school offers Infant Care, Preschool and other early education programs with all classrooms incorporating the STEM approach to learning with our new curriculum.
Our highly-trained staff maintains a friendly and inviting atmosphere that is conductive to optimal learning. Together, we have over 100 years of experience working with children, and our teachers receive ongoing training to hone their skills.
We encourage parents to be involved and to participate in monthly activities and special events. Our school is equipped with safety features that enable us to keep our students safe and secure throughout the day.
If you are looking for a loving family atmosphere that is recognized for its innovation, leadership and reputation for excellence in early education, then call La Petite Academy in Knoxville, TN and schedule a tour today!
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
Tech + Tinker™
21st Century Learning Experiences
In our Preschool and Pre-K classrooms your child will discover opportunities to be creative, engage their mind and body, collaborate with friends, and learn new things. Some enhancements in the classrooms include iPads with educational apps; flexible seating options so children can move as they learn; hands-on STEM activities with robots for early coding.
In our School-Age classroom, your child will find an immersive educational environment that is the perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, as we help them to be thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:
- iPads with keyboards and educational apps
- Robots for coding challenges
- Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement
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
Jatina Wilkinson, Director
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Certifications: TECTA in Administration
I love children and the privilege of watching them learn and develop new skills. I have always wanted to work with children and their families to ensure everyone receives quality care that makes learning exciting and fun.
Meet Our Staff
Jessica Watson, Assistant Director
Education: Associate of Science
I have a passion for children. I enjoy having the privilege of watching young minds grow and develop. I enjoy being a part of this work family.
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.
