La Petite Academy of Lakeland

Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Lakeland, FL! My name is Melissa and I am the director of this wonderful school. I have 27 years of experience in Early Education-first as a teacher, then a manager. I have my degree in Early Education, as well as my Director Credential. I have been with La Petite Academy since 2006, and have over nine years as a director with the company. I am a mom to two teens. The care and education of young children has always been my passion. I run my school like an extended family. I want us to have a relationship full of communication! We offer care from six weeks to 12 years old-including VPK, Before-and-After school, and we accept ELC. We want your child to love learning and want to be your partner in a lasting educational journey.

Our school, established in 1978, is nationally accredited through NECPA and has been recognized as a Florida Gold Seal Quality Care program provider.

Due to COVID-19, we have enhanced our current health and safety procedures to better meet the needs of our families. We are doing temperature checks on all individuals prior to entering the building, all adults are wearing masks, and we are cutting down on outside visitors in an effort to keep illness at bay.

For our families with Elementary School aged children, we are able to accommodate the various options for school this year, due to COVID. Currently, we are providing transportation to Highlands Grove, Highlands City, Carlton Palmore, and Cleveland Court elementary schools. To further support the children during times of uncertainty, we have developed Prep Lab. This program will help bridge the educational gaps that have presented due to COVID-19 and school closures.

We are conveniently located to the Polk Parkway, between New Jersey and Lakeland Highlands Road, close to Edgewood Drive.

If you are looking for education-driven child care in Lakeland, FL, then call La Petite Academy today and schedule a tour!