- 877.861.5078
- Schedule a Tour
La Petite Academy of Rio Rancho
1 of 16
2 of 16
3 of 16
4 of 16
5 of 16
6 of 16
7 of 16
8 of 16
9 of 16
10 of 16
11 of 16
12 of 16
13 of 16
14 of 16
15 of 16
16 of 16
Keeping Families Connected
Our families mean the world to us and keeping them connected is one of our main goals. That’s why we created SproutAbout®, our exclusive family communications app that features live streaming video of the classroom and much, much more.
Welcome to Our School
Thank you for visiting La Petite Academy educational daycare and preschool 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 bachelor's degree.
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.
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!
Here's what people have to say
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.
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
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 Associates 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.
