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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
Thank you for visiting La Petite Academy educational daycare in Tampa, FL! My name is Kimberly Sewell and I am the director. I started with La Petite Academy in 1995 and have my A.A. degree as well as 25 years of experience as a teacher and manager.
Our academy, which was established in 1986, provides both infant care and preschool programs and is deeply rooted in our community. We are accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, which means that the standards we follow are higher than the State of Florida's Child Daycare Licensing Standards.
During this time of heightened health concerns we have updated our health and safety procedures to ensure all children and families remain safe and healthy. Health checks are taken prior to any individual entering the building. All families children are taken from them and brought to them outside of the front door. Tours are currently being conducted only in our front office. These procedures help to eliminate the flow of traffic through our classrooms. Cleaning and sanitation are done daily and we have implemented a designated housekeeper to ensure all cleaning and sanitation are done.
We will soon be launching our WatchMeGrow, where parents can view their child's classroom outside of La Petite Academy through live-streaming.
We have implemented The Prep Lab for our School-Age children to help them focus on their educational needs during this time.
We have an outstanding staff that is dedicated to our children and families. Most of our teachers have more than 10 years of teaching experience.
Schedule a tour of our La Petite Academy in Tampa, FL today! We look forward to meeting you!
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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:
Dance, Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily, 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. This full-day learning experience enhances your child’s school readiness journey. Every child who turns 4 by September 1 may be eligible for free VPK. Schedule a tour to learn more.
Open a window to your child's day.
WatchMeGrow: Free live streaming video to your computer or mobile device.
Meet Our Staff
Kimberly Sewell, Director
Education: A.A. Degree, Directors Credential, CDA, 45 DCF Hours
When I started with La Petite Academy 23 years ago as a teacher, it taught me the foundation I needed to grow with the company. I have always had a true passion for the care and education of children. Watching children learn and grow is the most rewarding experience to have.
Meet Our Staff
Betsy Clotter, Assistant Director
Education: CDA, 45 DCF hours
I joined La Petite Academy in 2015. After spending two years teaching, I was excited to expand my role as a team lead. I love leading the school, challenging and supporting staff and children to be the best they can be. It is the success of every child in this school that makes my job rewarding.
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.
