Your School La Petite Academy of Merritt Island, FL

La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

2200 N Courtenay Parkway
Merritt Island, FL 32953

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Open: M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Ages: 6 Weeks - 12 Years

2200 N Courtenay Parkway Merritt Island, FL 32953

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Welcome to Our School

Welcome to our La Petite Academy in Merritt Island, FL! My name is Kelly and I am the academy director. We are so much more than a daycare! I am confident that we offer the best Infant Care, Preschool and other age-specific programs in the area due to our unique curriculum.

Our curriculum is assessment-based for all ages and our teachers are trained to effectively implement lesson plans and assess the development of their students every day.

We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.

Please give us a call to schedule a tour of our La Petite Academy in Merritt Island, FL today!

Here's what people have to say

5 out of 5 stars

Great place to have my child! Good communication from the staff and always helpful.

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This school is amazing. You can tell that they absolutely love my children. They have learning so much while here. I love brightwheel and the updates I receive and I’m so excited for watch me grow! The director and assistant director and so nice and make me feel so comfortable!

Verified Shopper

It has been great! My son love the school and all of his teachers. Kelly is a great director and very professional.

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I wish I had enrolled my child into this school earlier. Everyone is so welcoming from the time I drop off to the time I pick up. My child loves going to school and has made great friends!

Verified Shopper

This school is fantastic! Staff are the best I’ve seen in the business. They are dedicated to my child and our family.

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Everyone is always so happy and joyful towards us!

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I love La Petite Merritt Island! Amazing staff, my son loves going every morning!

Verified Shopper

They’re awesome! Professional, caring, and my kid enjoys going every day. He feels safe. And that is what matters

Verified Shopper

When you walk through the door you are always welcomed with a smile. Kelly, Britny, and Mariah always go above and beyond for my family. The infant teachers, Heather, Courtney, and Lynn are amazing with my youngest daughter and they care so much for her! My oldest daughter is in the toddler room and Roriale, Cindy, and Jade always greet her with a big hug. I love Brightwheel and all the pictures I

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receive on a daily basis.

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Absolutely love this location!!!

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Our Programs

Infants

We’ve created a comfortable, secure space for your baby to thrive and grow.

Toddlers

This age group has all the space they need to move, explore, and grow through hands-on learning.

Twos

This energetic group is always on the move as they achieve new abilities and experiences.

Early Preschool

As children prepare for Preschool, they continue to grow, build confidence, and gain independence.

Preschool

Active little innovators use hands-on learning experiences to get ready for kindergarten.

Pre-K

As they further build a foundation for kindergarten, children lay the groundwork for high-level skill development.

Before & After School

Fun, exciting, educational mornings and afternoons await your school-age student.

Grow Your Connection

With SproutAbout, you won’t miss a thing when your child is at school with us. Take a peek at the engaging experience provided by our new app.

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

Proud to be Accredited!

We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.

Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily, 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. This full-day learning experience enhances your child’s school readiness journey. Every child who turns 4 by September 1 may be eligible for free VPK. Schedule a tour to learn more.

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 More

Meet Our Staff

Kelly Aleknavich, Director

Education: A.S. in Early Childhood Education

Certifications: Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR

My passion of caring for young children started at a very young age and evolved into a desire to educate and instill a love of learning into all children. I began my career in 2005 as a teacher and joined La Petite Academy in 2009.

Meet Our Staff

Britny Buckworth, Assistant Director

Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Education

Certifications: Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 Hours, First Aid and CPR

I entered the education field in 2015 when I started with La Petite Academy. My career began as a teacher where I was able to execute my goal of creating a lifelong love for learning for every child I care for.

Local School Phone Number: 321.459.1825321.459.1825 License #: 070316

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La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

Keeping Families Connected

Welcome to Our School

Here's what people have to say

Our Programs

Grow Your Connection

Learn About Electives

Proud to be Accredited!

Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK

Open a window to your child's day.

Meet Our Staff

Kelly Aleknavich, Director

Meet Our Staff

Britny Buckworth, Assistant Director

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