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La Petite Academy of St. Joseph, MO

La Petite Academy of St. Joseph

719 N. 36th Street
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Questions?:
877.861.5078877.861.5078 or Request a Call
Enrolled Parent?: Contact Us
Open: M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Ages: 6 Weeks - 12 Years
719 N. 36th Street St. Joseph, MO 64506
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First Week Free!

Big smiles, learning, and fun await.

Don’t miss a great chance to invest in your child’s early education. Trust us to help them grow and thrive with loving care. Enroll today to begin the adventure! Must enroll and attend by April 24, 2026.

Welcome to Our School

Welcome to our fantastic La Petite Academy educational daycare in St. Joseph, MO, which opened in 1990.

At La Petite Academy, our Toddler and Preschool programs provide the perfect foundation for learning and child development. Here at our school, we focus on developing the whole child. Each day, your child will be engaged in educational activities that take place in a secure, caring, and enriching environment.

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.

Schedule a tour today see firsthand why La Petite Academy is the premier educational child care center in St. Joseph, MO!

Here's what people have to say

4.83 out of 5 stars
My son is happy and thriving. I highly recommend this school.
Enrolled Family
I love the school. It’s amazing my daughter loves going. Her teachers are awesome and treat her like their own.
Enrolled Family
My experience has been good. My child LOVES going everyday, she loves to be around her teachers and friends! Thank you for welcoming her with open arms and teaching her what she needs to know! We love our La Petite Family!
Enrolled Family
I have thus far loves this school/daycare program. The staff is so wonderful, everyone knows my child and greets or says goodbye by name. He has made a lot of social progress and I am so excited to continue there.
Enrolled Family
I love it, my daughter is really happy and loves her teachers and classmates. I feel so blessed that I can drop her off and not worry all day. The teachers are amazing and have really gotten to know the kids!
Enrolled Family
It has been amazing the director goes beyond to make sure all of the children are healthy safe and loved.
Enrolled Family

Our Programs

Infants

Infants

We’ve created a comfortable, secure space for your baby to thrive and grow.

Toddlers

Toddlers

This age group has all the space they need to move, explore, and grow through hands-on learning.

Twos

Twos

This energetic group is always on the move as they achieve new abilities and experiences.

Preschool

Preschool

Active little innovators use hands-on learning experiences to get ready for kindergarten.

Pre-K

Pre-K

As they further build a foundation for kindergarten, children lay the groundwork for high-level skill development.

Before & After School

Before & After School

Fun, exciting, educational mornings and afternoons await your school-age student.

Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Our full-day program is full of adventures, hands-on activities, outdoor playtime, and more.

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.

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Proud to be Accredited!

We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.

Grow Your Connection

With SproutAbout, you won’t miss a thing when your child is at school with us. Take a peek at the engaging experience provided by our family communication app.

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

Georgia Burns, Director

Education: A.A. in Early Childhood Education

Certifications: CPR & First Aid

In 1996, I started working at La Petite so I could make a difference in the lives of the children. In 2004, I was named director. I have been married to the love of my life for 26 years, and we have two wonderful children together. We also welcomed a granddaughter in 2018.

Meet Our Staff

Heather Thompson, Assistant Director

Education: Child Development Associate

Certifications: CPR & First Aid

I started working at La Petite Academy in 2012 and moved up to the assistant director position in 2018. In this role, I oversee curriculum, scheduling and enrollment. I am currently enrolled in NCMC to accomplish my A.A. in early childhood education. My favorite part of my job is working one-on-one with the teachers to create a new idea to help the children learn and have fun!

Visit Us Today

We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!

Schedule a Tour or Request a Call

Local School Phone Number: 816.364.0014816.364.0014 License #: 000398083

*Valid at La Petite Academy schools only and subject to availability. Offer is for one (1) free week of tuition. The free week is applied as a tuition credit in the first (1st) week of enrollment. Maximum total discount equal to one (1) week of tuition. New enrollments must pay registration fee and begin regular attendance by April 24, 2026. Tuition must be paid in advance to qualify. Enrollment is on a space available basis. No cash value. Limit one coupon per child. One time use. Not valid with any other credit or offer. Offer not valid for Learning Care Group associates or their immediate families. Not valid for families enrolled at the same school within the previous 30 days. Offer does not guarantee enrollment. Learning Care Group is not responsible for and cannot replace or redeem lost, stolen, destroyed, or expired coupons. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. ©2026 Learning Care Group (US) No. 2 Inc. Coupon Code: FY26LPA1stWeekFree. Offer valid March 2, 2026 - April 24, 2026.

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