I cannot say enough great things about this school! My child is a kindergartener this year and he…read moreis already developing into a wonderful young person and I accredit this to MLA. His manners are wonderful, he is reading, spelling, and wants to learn more. He looks forward to school every day. His class is small and the kids and families are close. The education is exceptional and the expectations are high.

We love The Little Gym! The instructors are hands on and great with kids. My little one has only…read morebeen going for a bit and already learning and growing so much! Highly recommend!

Chey lead my sons class. she did an amazing job we were really impressed by how much my son enjoyed…read moreit. Great place to run off steam.

We love La Petite. The teachers always go above and beyond. When our daughter was sick, teachers…read morecame to visit us in the hospital. Our daughters learn so much everyday and we love getting updates on the BrightWheel app during the day.

It is truly with a heavy heart that I made the decision to remove my son from La Petite Academy…read morethis past week. Our journey with La Petite began when my son was 2 years old, and for a long time, it was an overwhelmingly positive experience. His early teachers were nurturing, attentive, and deeply invested in the children in their care. They valued their classroom, respected each child as an individual, and communicated with parents professionally and thoughtfully. At no point did we ever feel that a child was being singled out or labeled. What occurred in the classroom was almost always shared in a positive light, and if a behavior needed to be discussed, it was presented in a calm, constructive way and only when necessary. Many age-appropriate behaviors were handled within the classroom without ever being made into a problem, which showed a true understanding of child development. After my son was potty trained and turned 3, he transitioned into Preschool, where he again thrived under a teacher who took the time to understand each child individually. These children are learning who they are, how emotions work, and how to interact with others. Kids feed off one another. That is normal in any school setting. My son had moments when he followed peers who were less regulated, but his teacher never once made me feel as though my child was a problem. Instead, she partnered with me, explaining how she was supporting him at his level of frustration and development. There was constant reassurance that no child is the same, and that guidance looks different for each one. Unfortunately, due to circumstances outside of the school's immediate control, that teacher resigned. Turnover is a reality in education, especially given how undervalued and underpaid teachers are. The assistant teacher who had been working alongside her stepped into the lead role and continued to provide a calm, reassuring presence. My son was not perfect. No child is. But she guided him firmly without being harsh or demeaning. She had a unique ability to create a calm environment, especially during nap time, and my son felt safe with her. That sense of safety matters more than children can articulate at that age. The real shift occurred when my son transitioned to Pre K. His original Pre K teacher was extraordinary. Someone who led with heart, grace, patience, and understanding. She believed that no child is bad, only children having moments of frustration. She communicated behavior concerns clearly, compassionately, and sincerely, always making it evident that she genuinely cared. Her goal was to create a classroom where children felt safe, supported, and never afraid of being ashamed, publicly called out, or intimidated. She was eventually recognized as Teacher of the Year and deservedly so. Around October and November of last year, a new assistant teacher was brought into the classroom to work under her guidance. This was meant to be a transition period where she would learn the classroom routines, the children's personalities, and appropriate behavior strategies. It was during this time that I first noticed a stark difference in how this assistant teacher interacted with the children, particularly my son, who is highly energetic and expressive. Because La Petite provides camera access, one of the reasons many parents choose this center, I observed an incident during the first or second week of November where the assistant teacher physically pushed my son down into his chair, placing a hand on his shoulder and forcing him to sit. That same day, I reported what I saw to the director, as no teacher should place hands on a child in that manner. I was told it was addressed, and trusting the process, I moved forward believing my concern had been handled. Since I am only allows a certain amount of characters I needed to create images of the rest of my review - see attached to read further

Making funeral and burial arrangements for my loved one has turned into a complete nightmare. No…read moreone should have to go through this when they're trying to lay their loved one to rest. No one knows what their doing and management is just as bad.

All the best here with Phil Z and Cassie! Thank you for…read moreyour compassion and kindness with our family.