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La Petite Academy of New Hope
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy in New Hope! We proudly offer programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, and Pre-K students and serve children and families throughout New Hope, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and Plymouth. Conveniently located near Hwy. 169 and 36th Ave., our school provides quality early education and care for families across the community.
We proudly accept and support a variety of financial assistance options to help families access quality early education and care. These include Child Care Assistance, Early Learning Scholarships, and Child Care Aware of America. We’re committed to partnering with families to help make early learning accessible and affordable.
Our school is nationally accredited through NECPA and is recognized as a 4-Star Parent Aware school. We’re fortunate to have an outstanding team dedicated to supporting children and families. All of our teachers are CPR and First Aid certified and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year.
We’re committed to keeping families connected throughout the day while children are in our care. Through SproutAbout, our exclusive family communication app, families receive access to live classroom streaming and real-time updates throughout the day.
We look forward to meeting you and your family soon at La Petite Academy in New Hope, MN, and showing you why we’re a trusted choice for your early education and childcare needs!
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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 MoreProud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
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:
Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Meet Our Staff
Martina Harnesberry, Director
Education: Child Development: North Eastern Illinois University
Certifications: First Aid, CPR, SUIDS, AHT, MN Infant and Toddler Credential
My name is Martina Harnesberry, and I bring years of experience in early childhood education and leadership, along with a deep passion for supporting children, families, and educators. I studied Early Childhood Education at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and have served in a variety of leadership roles throughout my career. I believe in creating safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Meet Our Staff
Merja Dembovsky, Assistant Director
Education: CDA
Certifications: First Aid, CPR, SUIDS, AHT
I have been with LPA since 2019. I have worked with children since 2009. My favorite activities to do with children are large motor and literacy games. I love watching children grow and learn.
Meet Our Staff
Lis Morgan, Assistant Director
Education: Child Development: Rasmussen University
Certifications: First Aid, CPR, SUIDS, AHT
Hello! My name is Lis, and I have more than a decade of experience in early childhood education. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I enjoy building strong relationships with families and partnering with teachers to create positive experiences that support each child’s unique development. My goal is to help every child feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day.
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