Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Sarasota, FL. We serve communities in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, Ellenton, Palmetto, Parish, and Lakewood Ranch. I am Michelle Odau, the director. I have a strong passion with building relationships with children and parents.
Our school includes Infant, Toddler and Two's, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Before and After-School Care for elementary age children for student at Kinnan Elementary. In all our programs we follow a STEM approach, providing hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We are nationally accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.
We truly enjoy every day at our La Petite Academy in Sarasota, FL and invite you to come in for a tour! Please schedule your tour at our school today!
Our scheduling tool makes it simple, fast, and convenient! In just a few clicks, you can choose your ideal date and time, and confirm.
Schedule a Tour NowFor 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:
Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
SproutAbout®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.
Learn MoreWe’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
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.
It’s the ultimate summer experience! It will be a wonderful season, filled with friendship, playtime, discovery, field trips, delicious food, and more. Experience the wonder of summer.
Explore Our Summer CampWe can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!