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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 Lexington, KY. My name is Christa and I am the director! I have my associate's degree in early childhood education and 18 years of experience as an early education provider.
We are excited to announce that we have recently moved to our new location at 148 Malibu Drive. You'll find all the things you love - secure school environment, smart technology and amazing teachers, plus much more!
Our school offers Infant/Toddler Care, superior Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs as well as a dynamic School-Age program. Our highly-qualified staff has over 70 years of combined child care experience. Teachers receive monthly training, CPR and First Aid certification and additional ongoing training provided by the state.
We maintain an open-door policy for any family who would like to talk and we are always available either in the office, by phone or email. Here at La Petite, we bring families and friends together through monthly events including luncheons, holiday programs and our Fall Festival.
We look forward to meeting you! Schedule a tour of our La Petite Academy educational daycare in Lexington, KY today!
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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:
Dance, 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.
Open a window to your child's day.
WatchMeGrow: Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
Meet Our Staff
Christa Chappell, Director
Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Kentucky Credential Trainer, CPR/FA, Food Managers
I have a passion for working with children and the incredible teachers dedicated to the field of early childhood education. As director, I take pride in a school with qualified teachers and an incredible assessment-based curriculum while watching the children learn and grow.
Meet Our Staff
Rachel Cosby, Assistant Director
Education: Associate's Degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Certifications: Kentucky Trainers Credential, CPR/FA, Food Managers
Working with children has always been my passion. After teaching head start for two years, I decided to change directions and focus on helping and supporting teachers by providing them with the materials and resources they need to help children reach their potentials.
Meet Our Staff
Tracie Herne, Team Lead
Education: Child Development Associate's Degree
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
I have been with La Petite since 2003. During my time here I have worked in all age groups, but I find preschool the most rewarding. I enjoy using the curriculum and then implementing it to see the results and how much the children grow and develop.
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.
