La Petite Academy

I was super nervous to leave my 3 month old at daycare and return to work but it’s been over 2 months now and this place has been AWESOME. The 4 infant teachers they have are wonderful. We have miss Martina watching our child most of the time and we love her. You can tell she really cares for all the children and enjoys her job. They also have a precious status app that emails me during the day letting me know if my daughter is napping, how much she drank from her bottles, and even when she goes to the bathroom! But the best is that they try to send at least 1 picture a day as well. On top of all of this they have made several adorable arts and crafts with hand and footprints that have been given to us. It’s way more than I expected from a daycare. I highly recommend this place. The staff is wonderful and the kids all seem happy. And loved!

Where do I begin… La Petite Academy on Carmel Mountain Road is AMAZING!!! I’ve decided to write this review because I am so genuinely grateful for the love, compassion, and professionalism that I experience every single day at this school… they are truly a family, and my 2 children are thriving here!
Finding a school for my 2 toddlers was very scary for me. After using a private nanny since birth for both, an unexpected resignation prompted me to think of other options that might be better suited to them as they get older. I toured several schools and walked away discouraged, as they all felt like «daycare», and that was not the environment that I was seeking! I walked in La Petite, and quickly realized that I’d found my dream school! It is in a great location, secure, and extremely clean (the superficial things but are very important) — they have an amazing curriculum, loving teachers, healthy food, and a very organized process and structure (so important to us as well) in which the kids learn, grow, and actually love being there!
I’ve watched my kids blossom in a matter of months both intellectually and socially! They are actually excited to go to school each day and greet me with smiles and kisses when I pick them up!
I wasn’t prompted to write this review (I know that some places beg for Unilocal reviews– which is terrible) but did it because it comes from a genuine place. I am so grateful for La Petite and would highly recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a great education for their children! They are just wonderful!

The people at this La Petite location are more than just educators and caregivers to us — they are part of our family. My nephews go here, my two sons go here (5yrs and 1.5yrs), all since they were infants. As babies, they got loving care, doing art and learning to follow directions. As toddlers, they learn their letters and numbers, read tons of books, and get gentle guidance on how to behave. As two-​year olds, they expand all of those skills, learning cooperativity and sharing while they continue leaning fundamentals. As pre-​schoolers, they really start building their education — units on science, healthy eating, occupations start to accompany the daily reading and behavioral steering. They continue those activities in pre-​K and junior K, but now factor in writing and reading on their own and math. Sprinkle all of this with daily fun — lots of playground time and indoor play keep their imaginations going.
Why do I love them? Because they love my boys. They correct them when they’re out of line, and follow up with a hug so they know they are loved even when they go off track. They celebrate every success, posting photos on the walls of new activities and skills learned. They teach them responsibility. They allow them to be children and have fun. And they involve me in every step, tailoring their approach to what my boys need. My older son now reads on his own, writes all his letters and numbers, and has a group of friends he adores, setting him up for success in kindergarten and beyond. So grateful for these folks!

I LOVE this La Petite Academy. My daughter has attended this daycare since she was 4 months old. She is now 4. The infant room has the most wonderful person taking care of the babies. She really treats all the infants as if they were her own. My daughter is now in their Jr. K class with Mrs. Ali. I really can’t say enough about her amazing teaching abilities. My
now reading and is prepared for kindergarten. Mrs. Ali has shown so much care for the kids. She gives them the right balance of discipline and love. The entire staff really is amazing and really care for the children. I really feel very fortunate to have enrolled my daughter in La Petite. I feel secure that she is well taken care of. The Director, Mrs. Chrissy and her staff are the best. I highly recommend this daycare.

This La Petite is AMAZING! My two year old daughter and nine month old son have attended since Sept2014. I could write pages on why this school is so great.
Firstly, the staff. They are warm and friendly. By the end of the first week they all knew my daughters name (everyone, not just her teachers) and would all greet her as she walked through the school. The staff really care about the children and it shows in quality of care and attention they provide.
Secondly, the curriculum. My daughter flourished in the two’s room. She can now count to ten, spell her name, identify colors and shapes and so much more. She loves to come home after school and show off what she’s learned that day.
Thirdly, the communication between staff and parents. Everyday we receive a daily sheet detailing my children’s activities through the day as well as notes from the teacher. They also have several opportunities for parents to join in, such as the thanksgiving brunch and Open house. The director and assistant director are helpful and patient when addressing questions and concerns.
Fourthly, the cost. The pricing is fair, especially for this area. They offer discounts for military as well as a sibling discount.
Lastly, the availability of days to fit your schedule. They offer 2 — 5 days of care, full or part time. We started at 3 days for just my two year old but soon went to 4 days and enrolled my son as well (2days than up to 3). We didn’t have any issues enrolling or modifying their attendance days.
After extensive research, a lot of touring schools and interviewing staff we ended up choosing La Petite and we’ve been very happy with our decision. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a caring staff and quality care!

This review is based on our tour of the infant room only.
The staff here is nice. Communication with the director was prompt and friendly and she is friendly in person as well. The teachers in the infant room were nice. Ms. Irene is an older lady, very sweet, and took to our son right away. 2 other teachers were on break and the other teacher that was there was sitting with the babies but didn’t really talk to us.
Location is great and it has a private lot which is great. Plus points for being near Bad Ass Coffee!
The infant room is smaller than most we’d seen on our hunt for daycare. What was nice though is the playground for the babies is directly connected to the room. From what I remember, since our son would be part time, he would share a crib with another baby when that other baby was not there which I soon learned when speaking with other daycares is not a good thing (you can correct me if I’m wrong but that stood out in my mind…)
The changing area was okay. The pad they use looked a bit beat-​up and they use thin gift wrap tissue looking paper to line the changing pad. The room seemed a bit disorganized (probably due in part to its small size.) A couple of the babies had crusty snot which, as someone touring a prospective daycare, didn’t really care for. I know kids are going to be dirty but if its crusted over… that tells me its been there for a while… or at the very least clean up the kid while prospective families are there!
Tuition is average ($ 4 less a week than the place we chose to put our son in) for the area but for the price I would expect more.