La Petite Academy of Rio Rancho
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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
Thank you for visiting La Petite Academy educational daycare in Rio Rancho, NM. My name is DeAnn and I am the director. I have my CDA and 15 years of experience with La Petite Academy.
Our school was established in 1982 and provides Rio Rancho with first rate care and education through our preschool and other age-specific programs. We are currently a five-star, nationally-accredited center through NAEYC.
Our staff is caring and dedicated to our children and families. Together, we have more than 100 years of experience and 1,600 hours of training! Our staff receives training on a regular basis to maintain licensing regulations, and all of our lead teachers have either their CDA, associate's degree or bachelors degree.
We have regular drills to ensure the safety of the children and no one can enter our facility without a code. Our teachers all have background checks and are CPR and First Aid certified. I maintain an open-door policy for anyone who has questions or would like to talk, and we plan monthly events for families to meet each other and develop strong relationships.
Come in and schedule a tour of our La Petite Academy in Rio Rancho, NM. We are located on Southern just west of Golf Course. We look forward to meeting 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
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
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
DeAnn Lopez, Director
Education: Child Development Associates Degree
Certifications: 45 Hour Entry Level Certificate in Early Childhood and CPR/First Aid Certification
I enjoy being a part of children's development at every age. I am passionate about working in partnership with the community, teachers and parents in educating our children. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in early childhood.
Meet Our Staff
Rose Marie Sierra, Assistant Director
Education: Child Development Associate Degree
Certifications: 45 Hour Entry Level Certificate in Early Childhood and CPR/First Aid Certification
I have over 20 years of experience in early childhood development. I have worked with the company for over eight years as a teacher, lead teacher and have worked my way up to being a part of management. As your assistant director, I promise to positively impact every child at our school.
Meet Our Staff
Chelsea Gonzales, Team Lead
Education: Child Development Associate's Degree
Certifications: 45 Hour Entry Level in Child Development and CPR/First Aid Certified
I enjoy being a lead teacher in the Preschool class and watching little minds grow. I also love supporting my management team with any additional tasks. I enjoy multitasking and ensuring parents that their children are in a safe and loving environment.
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.
