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La Petite Academy of Round Lake Beach
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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, for elementary school students, The Prep Lab offers distance learning support, STEM projects, and more, on a flexible schedule—including a full-day option.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to our La Petite Academy educational daycare in Round Lake Beach, IL. My name is Tera and I am the center director. I have an associate's degree with a focus on early childhood and have been working in the industry for 20 years.
At La Petite, our Infant Care and Preschool programs provide the perfect foundation for learning and development. We also have an amazing Junior Kindergarten and School-Age Distance Learning program, called the Prep Lab to assist families during those times when local school districts may be closed.
The loving teachers at our academy have more than 160 years of combined experience in early education. We value the relationships we build with all our families here in Round Lake Beach, and to help each child develop a love for learning, we partner closely with our families to ensure each child's individual needs are met.
Your family's health and safety is our number one concern. We do health screenings upon arrival for anyone who enters the building. We also provide curbside drop-off and pick-up service to cut down on the amount of traffic through our center. We have rigorous cleaning protocols throughout the day and all staff wear masks while in the classrooms.
Best of all, we provide you with access to our live streaming cameras in your child's classroom through an app called WatchMeGrow as well as provide you real time updates through the brightwheel app. This is all included in your weekly tuition price.
We invite you to call us today to schedule a tour of our La Petite Academy and to see why we are the leading early childhood center in Round Lake Beach, IL. We are here to help accommodate your childcare needs, no matter how flexible!
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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
Open a window to your child's day.
WatchMeGrow: Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
We welcome Illinois Child Care Assistance Program families.
Schedule a tour to learn more.
Meet Our Staff
Tera Barnes, Director
Education: Associate's Degree
Certifications: Director Credential 1, First Aid and CPR certified
My career at La Petite Academy began in 2005 as the school-age teacher. Over the years, I have had the privilege of stepping into each of the management roles. In 2016, I became the center director and now am truly honored to impact not only the lives of the families and children that we serve, but the amazing teachers that make a difference every single day! I strive to cultivate a positive, family atmosphere where we foster a sense of community and a love for learning.
Meet Our Staff
Daniela Ziegler, Assistant Director
Education: Associates in Arts and Science
Certifications: Master Teacher certification, CDA, CPR & First Aid
I am proud to say that I began my journey with LPA in 2010. In my role as a master teacher and assistant director, I coach teachers and expand their knowledge of curriculum, safety, and positive interaction with children. I take pride in training our amazing staff members, and I know they are the best of the best! Most of all, I enjoy creating lasting memories with your little ones and developing lasting relationships with our families.
Meet Our Staff
Erin Moore, Team Lead
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (In Progress)
Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Teacher Credential Level 4
I have always been passionate about working with children. I have 15 years of experience in childcare, but have been working for La Petite Academy for seven years. Over the years, my positions have changed from assistant teacher, lead teacher, team lead and safety captain. Each position has taught me new skills and provided me with many new experiences. One of my favorite things about working with young children is watching the light bulb go off when they’ve learned something new.
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.
