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Welcome to Our School
Where innovation starts early, La Petite Academy at Mapledale in Tampa, FL, truly stands out as a nurturing and enriching environment for early childhood education.
My name is Jessica DeMott, and as the Academy Director, I’m proud to share that our school has earned the Gold Seal title from the Department of Education. Every day, we strive to go above and beyond for our children and their families. We believe in the importance of personalized care and attention, and our programs are designed to encourage skill-based learning through play and hands-on exploration, all within
our STEM approach. Our academy is not only NECPA accredited but also bilingual and culturally rich, ensuring that we cater to the diverse, individual needs of each child in our care.
Whether your child is just beginning their educational journey or building on existing
foundations, our curriculum supports their development at every stage, guided by our school readiness pathways to learning. With a high retention rate, some of our dedicated early childhood educators have been with us for over twenty years. This incredible level of commitment speaks to the strong sense of community and passion our teachers bring to their work each day.
We proudly offer the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program (VPK) with flexible wrap-around options designed to meet the needs of busy families. VPK provides a strong foundation for school readiness, focusing on essential early learning skills that prepare your child for kindergarten and beyond.
To further support our families, we provide access to our exclusive mobile app, SproutAbout, which allows parents to stay connected with their child's day in real-time. With SproutAbout, you can access live streaming video of your child’s classroom, receive instant updates on activities and milestones, and stay informed about everything happening during your child’s time with us. It’s one more way we ensure that you are always connected and involved!
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Learn About Electives
For 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:
Dance, Gymnastics, Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, Yoga
Open a window to your child's day.
SproutAbout®, our exclusive family app, provides free live streaming video of your child’s classroom to your mobile device.
Learn MoreProud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Give Your Child a Great Start With VPK
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.
Wondercamp
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 Camp
Meet Our Staff
Jessica DeMott , Director
Education: CDA
Certifications: Director's Credential, VPK endorsed, CPR/First Aid certified
My name is Jessica DeMott, and I am the Director here at La Petite Academy, Mapledale. I am deeply committed to providing children with developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment. At La Petite Mapledale, we strive for excellence in everything we do, ensuring that each child receives the highest quality of care and education. Our school is more than just a place for learning; we are a close-knit family where teachers, parents, and students support one another.
Meet Our Staff
Giselle Barriera, Team Lead
Education: Early Childhood Education AA
Certifications: CPR/First Aid
My name is Giselle, I am a primary education teacher and a graduate in educational sciences, starting my educational path in Argentina in 2008. I faithfully believe in education and in the construction of children's knowledge, so that in the future they can be great professionals. and people. Thus leaving an important mark in their hearts and in that of the families so that together (family-school) we achieve a wonderful development, because we may be different but here we all work together!
Meet Our Staff
Kristen Elliott, Assistant Director
Education: B.A. in Early Childhood Education
Certifications: CPR /First Aid
I have been working with children since 2011, and have found that one of my favorite parts of working with children is that "light bulb moment", when what you have been trying to teach them finally clicks. There is no better feeling then knowing that I was a part of helping that child reach that moment, and watching them grow from that experience. I look forward to meeting you and your family.
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