Welcome to La Petite Academy educational daycare in Jacksonville, FL! My name is Deadre Pryor and I am the academy director. I currently hold a CDA and a Level II VPK Endorsed Director Credential. I have more than 16 years of experience in early childhood education.
Established in 1991, our academy offers children a nurturing environment in our Infant care, Preschool and other early education programs. We are accredited by the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation and also hold Gold Seal Status with the State of Florida.
Our teachers are enthusiastic early childhood education professionals who stay current with monthly training sessions and ongoing training offered by the state. Additionally, all teachers and management staff are certified in CPR and First Aid. We are proud to boast that we have a combined 100 years of early childhood education experience!
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 are located on Beach Blvd. between Atlantic Storage and U-Store, across the street from Denny's. We are in the block between Hodges Blvd. and San Pablo Rd. We also provide before and after care to Alimacani and Chet's Creek elementary schools. We are confident La Petite Academy offers the best education-driven child care in Jacksonville, FL. Call today to schedule a tour!
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:
Gymnastics, 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.
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Explore Our Summer CampWe can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at our school!