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La Petite Academy of Papillion
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to our nationally-accredited La Petite Academy in Papillion, NE!
We firmly believe the most important thing is that every single parent and every single child feels safe within our school. We have a fierce dedication in our school not only to education, but also to the safety and well-being of each person in our building - including children, parents, and staff alike.
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 call if you are looking for a safe, education-driven child care in Papillion, NE. We cannot wait to meet your family!
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Proud 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:
Fitness, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Meet Our Staff
Tracy Goodell, Director
Education: University of Missouri-St. Louis - Psychology
Certifications: CPR and First Aid
For the past 25 years I have been blessed to work in a field that offers me the opportunity to make a difference in the the lives of children and their families. I am also lucky enough to work with many talented early childhood professionals that create educational and meaningful experiences in our school every day.
Meet Our Staff
Erica Holz, Assistant Director
Education: Dana College - B.A. in Psychology, minor in Sociology
Certifications: CDA credential, CPR and First Aid
I have been in early childhood for 20 years! At La Petite I have progressed from an assistant teacher all the way to my current position as program assistant director. In 2014 our team earned NECPA accreditation! I enjoy assisting our staff on a daily basis and watching the children grow and experience new things every day.
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Michael Devlin, Team Lead
Education: University of Nebraska-Omaha - B.A. in Elementary Education
Certifications: CDA credential, CPR & First Aid
After receiving my degree, I spent a few years substitute teaching in the Papillion-La Vista and Bellevue school districts. As a lead teacher at La Petite, I was promoted to the team lead management position in 2012. I was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2013 and again in 2021. As a part of my continuing dedication to early childhood education, I earned my CDA early childhood endorsement in 2014.
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Liz Rose, Team Lead
Education: Metro CC - A.D. in Early Childhood
Certifications: CDA credential, CPR & First Aid
I have worked as an assistant teacher and a lead teacher with a variety of age groups. I earned my CDA credential in 2015. I have also achieved my associate's degree in early childhood education.
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We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!
