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Supporting Our Community
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Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy in Sterling, VA! My name is Diane, the director. I have a Bachelors of Arts degree in child psychology with a minor in sociology and over 33 years of experience in ECE. I have been at this La Petite Academy for over 30 years.
Drawing from my background, I can truly say we offer the best infant daycare and private preschool in Loudoun County. I have always been very conscientious in focusing on all safety protocols. During this time, more than ever before, we are committed to providing the safest environment for children including daily health screenings, temperature checks, sanitizing and social distancing. We are also excited to offer free Live Streaming Video, so parents will be able to view their child's classroom throughout the day to see what fun they are having while learning. Also, new this year is our Prep Lab for School-Agers which includes support for e-learning, and distance learning. We will be following Loudoun County Elementary School Schedule .
Our curriculum provides exciting hands-on activities with individualized lesson plans that inspire creativity and a love of learning. There is a lot of longevity within our staff; some of our teachers even attended our school as children. Combined, our team has over 90 years of experience! Ongoing staff training is conducted and our teachers are CPR and first aid certified. They have also completed Virginia State Trainings, three of our lead teachers are also CDA certified.
We have achieved Level 1 in Virginia Quality Program!
Our school also offers the following enrichment programs: Phonics, Yoga, Spanish, and Kindermusik.
We offer full time, part time, and flex care program options for all ages.
The main entrance is secured by a unique keypad access system and we check the IDs of everyone that enters. Safety is our number one priority.
Schedule a tour or stop in anytime to visit our amazing La Petite Academy in Sterling, VA!
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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.
Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
Meet Our Staff
Diane DeGaetano, Director
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Child Psychology and Minor in Sociology
Certifications: MAT, First Aid/CPR, and ServSafe
I have found that the way children learn best is by involving them in hands-on activities, sharing their experiences and active listening. I also emphasize parent involvement. I love spending time outdoors with my three children - all teachers - and my four wonderful grandchildren.
Meet Our Staff
Shehla Khalid, Assistant Director
Education: Bachelor of Art in Education and Journalism
Certifications: MAT and First Aid/CPR certified
I've always been passionate about working with children. In my role, I focus on supporting teachers in building a safe and engaging environment for children. You will find me reading stories and singing songs with the children. I also love to cook and spend time with family and friends.
Visit Us Today
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