La Petite Academy of Lawrence
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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 La Petite Academy in Lawrence, KS! My name is Kelsey and I am the director. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas and have over 10 years of experience as a teacher and manager. In addition to providing superior local infant care, our preschool programs offer the best early education in the community.
I run this school like everyone involved is an extension of my own family - the children, parents and teachers. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment and maintain an open-door policy for anyone who would like to talk.
Our teachers have a passion for teaching and bring many years of experience to the school. Staff members are certified in first aid and CPR and receive monthly and ongoing training provided by the state.
We offer a number of opportunities for our families to volunteer in the classroom and on field trips. We also host monthly family events, including Parents' Night Out and Friday Pizza To-Go. Our facility is secure and requires an access code for entry. Each family member has his or her own code to check children in and out. All visitors must present photo IDs.
Please schedule a tour of our fantastic La Petite Academy educational daycare in Lawrence, KS, today so you can see all we can offer your family.
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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
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
Kelsey Scarlett, Director
Education: Bachelor of Science in Applied Behavioral Science
Certifications: Director License, CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs of Illness, Child Development
I've always had a passion for working with children and after the birth of my first child, I made a decision to pursue early education. I strive to create close relationships with our families and teachers to encourage lifelong learning.
Meet Our Staff
Jamie Anson, Assistant Director
Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Certifications: Director License, CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs of Illness, Child Development
I've always loved watching children grow! I worked as a substitute teacher for two years at which point I realized that my true passion was teaching young age groups. I love getting to know the kids and their families so that they can feel like our school is a part of their extended family!
Meet Our Staff
Cameron Hartford, Team Lead
Education: CDA In Progress
Certifications: Director License Infant, CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse and Neglect, Signs of Illness, Child Development
Student mentor-ship has always been my heart's desire. As a children's pastor in North Carolina, I always sought to encourage and educate the next generation. In 2012, I relocated to Lawrence with my wife and began my work in early childhood education.
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.
