"I loved the warm welcome I received from the director, first impressions are everything! Above all I felt my child would be safe, treated fairly and equally & happy."
"We really love this school, mostly because my daughter’s teachers (Ms. LaShanda and Ms. Chelsea) are so kind, outgoing, and dynamic. We are heartbroken that both teachers have quit. Hoping great new staff members can be found quickly, but I am not optimistic."
"The school has had loving staff members but they rotate too frequently. I feel like my child can’t love any of his teachers because they won’t last."
"My overall experience has been great. I like the teachers and so does my kids."
"We have attended La Petite for almost 5 years and have had a great experience."
"They took the time to learn about our family and in a few short weeks, really got to know our daughter. Sadly, we moved away, and over four months later, my daughter still talks fondly about her teacher at La Petite Academy on Olde Towne Road in Williamsburg. "
"Overall I am pleased with the school. Having cameras in the room and an App that updates us throughout the day is wonderful! The only downside I've noticed, but has gotten better in the last couple of weeks, is there has been a little too much screen time with the tablets playing videos for the children. We noticed that our child wanted to look at our phones or tablet at home because they were used to it at school. But, like I said before, it has gotten better and I haven't really noticed any screen time in the past few weeks."
"The teachers are very loving to my child and always ask how I am as well. My child is actively picking out sight words and tells me how much she loves all of the teachers in the building. They work as a family and you can see their teamwork when working to help supervise the children. I already recommend this center to friends as I am very pleased with my daughters progress."
"Overall, we are pleased with this school. I know my child is safe and loved. However, I am very unhappy that the children watch the IPAD daily for at least an hour."
"My overall experience has been amazing. Both the director and assistant director are great! They are always engaged with the children and the teachers seem to be happy."
"I love the staff. They are always so friendly and help my child transition in the morning."
"Fix up parking lot and building both are older and need some fixes."
"There is one teacher at this school that is constantly degrading the 3 year olds in her care. I will not attend a school that keeps teachers like this. It is extremely concerning and they aren’t even my kid."
"I absolutely love this school. I think they have a great program. The teachers and director are friendly and address most of our needs. The classrooms are vibrant and welcoming. My son never cried once when I dropped him off. He always looked forward to seeing his teacher and classmates. I just wish it wasn't so darn expensive."
"AC went out. Wasn't repaired by next day, children sent home early. Cook called out, front desk left unattended so she could cook breakfast. 2 hours later, not cleaned up. Child having difficult time with other children, ie spitting in their food. My child was told to refrain from tattling when it was brought up. Building is not well maintained on the inside. I never see anyone sanitizing the rooms or equipment when I come to pick up children. All other daycares I have used will be performing that activity at the end of each day. Security system is weak, there is no separate room for a person coming in to sign child out before entering the area where the children are.We will be leaving, we are done considering. Condition of the school, the curriculum, issues with other children in which a teacher should be involved, security. The school desperately needs an update and apparently more staffing. My children love the field trips. This is the best school they have been to for that, excellent marks for that."
"Love Ms. Elise! She is wonderful with my daughter and welcomes her openly. She communicates all of my daughter's mood changes and works to identify the causes. She truly is concerned for the wellbeing of the children and wants them to be happy, comfortable, and safe all day long. The growth in my daughter has been amazing to watch. Ms. Kenya is also patient and kind and should not go unnoticed."