I worked here while I was pregnant, one of the older workers with the babies where I was at would…read moreliterally hit and give the babies melatonin, when I said something we got into an argument and I got fired. Not one child in that room was even close to 12 months old At the time. I would NEVER in a million years leave my child at this place after working there and seeing how they are, telling babies to shut up, calling them ugly, laughing at them, talking about their parents, these people are sick and the woman who owns the place is even worst because she just lets it happen.

NEGLECT & ABUSE It…read morehas taken me months to share this story but I have to. Back in March 2022 we started noticing signs of neglect with my 4 year old. Would come home with questionable bruises, and had repeated rocks getting stuck in his ears. After a second ER visit and an expensive specialist to dislodge a small rock we attempted to talk to the director whom was dismissive at best. "Kids will be kids" My son had started dreading going to school, having way more outbursts at home and just overall struggle. We had solidified a new daycare . Our family took a vacation to kick off the transition I have never seen my son struggle so much with anxiety to the point that I was deeply concerned. We got back and he started his new school. By the end of the first day the new teacher and director pull e in to there office with disturbing insight. My child had gotten in trouble on the playground, wasn't listening and ran to hide from the teacher. When she found him he was visibly shaking, fear ridden and communicated once he felt safer that he liked this school better because they didn't hit him. I immediately called the state, CPS and emailed the director. The director never replied to my email. We started an investigation to which my child opened up further about being both physically and sexually abused while in the care of two female teachers. Ms. Shawna and Ms. Faye. He confided in the detectives that in timeout they would hit him on his arms and legs. AND in the confined and private bathrooms that they would hit his penis. He had recently in the months previously regressed having multiple accidents a week. By the end of that week another parent told me that the director had fired the two teachers , I told the director that they were fired and even she said that's as shady. Ultimately the system didn't find enough evidence and I didn't stick around long enough to find more parents who might have experienced this with there kids. Months later, emotional repair and play therapy later my child has bounced back but at what cost. They will carry this with them FOREVER. The director fired these teachers to make her school look better but didn't take our accusations seriously. These predators are likely back in child care continuing the same cycle of abuse. And for what? So the director can keep her school appearing to be a safe space and making A LOT of money off our children. I have never met a more pro formative women then the one who runs this. The director is clearly a business woman who should stop making money off our children and invest her time elsewhere. This is not safe childcare. Our kids deserve safety and not trauma.

So happy we found this service! Krissi was everything I could hope for in 1on1 care. We found Jovie…read morethrough a referral program and it DID NOT disappoint. We will be regular customers for sure

This is a very good company to work for! I love how organized they are and keep up with all…read moreemployees & clients. They expect a lot from their employees but the employee is well paid monetarily as well as loyalty and respect. This how employers used to be. It's wonderful!

We love La Petite Academy - Merriam! The staff and director are top notch and truly love and care…read moreabout the kiddos. We have had a kid in every classroom at some point, from infant through school age, and had wonderful and caring staff in every room. LPA does a great job with transitions - when my kids have been in clingy phases, at drop off someone will hold the kiddo while mom and dad leave until kiddo is ready to get down and play. Or when my kids have transitioned to the next room up as they grew older, if kiddo wanted to be dropped off in the old room, that wasn't a problem - kiddo was happy to see their previous room teacher, and then the teacher would transition them to the new room after mom/dad left. If you are a nursing mom, the infant room was great about following feeding cues and not over feeding baby or wasting breast milk. The preK program is wonderful - my oldest loved it and learned a ton, but it is still very play based. My youngest particularly loved Evelyn, and the feeling is clearly mutual. Evelyn is amazing with the kiddos and my daughter loves being in her class. If you need summer or off school care, the options are great. My oldest goes over school breaks and in the summer, and they plan field trips and activities at the center for the school age kids. He has fun, and I love knowing that he's being active, having fun, and not forgetting everything he learned during the school year.

La Petite Academy is everything we had hoped for and more. We have had our children in several…read morepreschools over the years and this has been the best experience. The director Jill and her staff of teachers and caregivers are excellent. The environment is peaceful, caring, safe and inspiring. The curriculum is well planned, age appropriate and organized. The lunch and snack menu is great too. Our preschooler's development has always been clearly communicated so we can work on what she is learning at home. There are no tears at drop off here like in the past because our daughter feels so safe and knows she will have fun here. So thankful for LaPetite and their caring, professional staff!

I'm a tough crowd to please when it comes to who can watch my kids and I literally cannot say…read moreenough positive things about this school and the little ladies who run it. The communication is just unmatched. The activities are thoughtful and fun; the curriculum is so thoughtful and sweet. I learn new things from my 3 year old all the time now. The most impressive thing about this school is how well it's run. Ashley and Brittany consider every detail, whether it's a birthday celebration or a fire safety drill, they have things completely under control. I literally cannot think of one negative thing to say. I love these girls and I love their school. If I could give them a billion stars, I would.