La Petite Academy of Santa Rosa - Santa Rosa, California

Lindsay Schreiber

My husband and I enrolled our daughter at La Petite Academy when she was just 12 weeks old, and as hard as it was leaving her at such a young age, we couldn't be happier with our choice. The care provided by Ms. Janet and Ms. Kathy has been exceptional. They are not just caregivers; they are nurturing, patient, and genuinely invested in our daughter's well-being and development. We are so, incredibly grateful for them and everything they do.

Communication is key for us, and we've been impressed by how well the teachers and management keep us informed about everything happening with our daughter and at the school in general. We appreciate the consistent and timely updates we receive throughout the day on their app. It's incredibly reassuring to get photos and updates on our daughter's activities, meals, and naps. It makes being away from her much easier knowing she's in good hands and having a great time.

The dedication of the staff, especially Ms. Janet and Ms. Kathy, is unmatched, and it is clear that they love what they do and truly care about the babies. Despite the busy schedule of attending to all of the babies needs, the teachers still manage to do fun and developmentally engaging activities like art, music, and playing outside. We have also had the opportunity to meet and get to know the teachers from other classrooms as well. Ms. Lynn, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Ranee, Ms. Amita, Ms Lorhanda, and the director Sarah, as well as some of the other teachers have all helped out in her classroom and we have only positive things to say about all of them. We are confident that as our daughter moves up into older classrooms, that she will be just as happy and receive the same level of care that she has already received in the infant room.

I really cannot say enough kind words to show how grateful we are to LPA and all of the amazing staff. Overall, we highly recommend La Petite Academy to any parent looking for a safe, nurturing environment for their child.

Dustin E

Our LO has been attending LPA since they were an infant (about 2-3mo old). Prior to signing up for the LPA waiting list, which was extensive, we visited almost every daycare facility in the area. LPA was by far our top pick, we felt comfortable with the staff, and we thought the facility would be a great environment for our LO to grow in ... and to be honest, unlike some other daycare facilities we visited... LPA didn't feel like a prison for kids.

The first week we dropped our LO off, as a first time parent, I remember feeling inadequate because it seemed like the staff at LPA were infinitely more qualified to care for our child. They were so amazing. They helped us become better parents, honestly helped us learn things like how to spot ear infections very early, get our LO to eat more, etc ... Amazing.

We reached many milestones along the way, crawling, walking, speaking full sentences, potty training, explaining in detail their feelings, etc ... Every milestone was hit far earlier than typical, and I credit the environment that the staff help foster which has made our LO's head start possible.

It's hard to imagine what it will be like without their support, guidance, and advice as she gets much older and transitions into the K-12 system. I feel some anxiety about that eventually; but, in the meantime, like my LO, I will take in everything I can possibly learn from the staff at LPA.

Greg & Meg Peterson

UPDATE: Our twins left La Petite after being there from their infant program through their TK program. They start Kingergarten this year. We just finished parent-teacher conferences with both teachers, and got rave reviews. Both boys are academically exceeding expectations - they both can confidently count the days of the month, know the names of the months, days of the week, can count to 100 by 1's and 10's, know basic math, know 10+ sight words each, know all of the capital and lowercase letters, know sllyables & rhyming, and can identify (almost) all the letters by sound...and while yes, some of it is Kindergarten itself...the fact that both teachers said they were leaps and bounds ahead of their peers makes me confident that it is because of La Petite. I know we did a lot at home, too. But everything we did at home was coupling was was done at La Petite.

I can't update my review from a year ago - so I'm going to do a new one. We are still so immensely impressed by the teachers and staff at La Petite. My twins love them, and their friends they've made at school. The twins still rush out the door to go to school and cheer when we arrive (and now ask if we can go to school on the weekends, and never want to leave at the end of the day!). They are learning way more than we thought they would and earlier than we thought they would - spelling, phonics, cutting with scissors, knowing their numbers, etc. They've had some staffing issues since the pandemic (especially over the last year), but with Sarah and Amita in charge everything seems to be moving in the right direction again!

Kelsey Mendibles

All 3 of my children attended daycare here and we had an incredible experience! The teachers are amazing and the care and attention they give the children is unmatched. Some of my kids’ favorite people are their teachers and I am grateful they loved my kids like their own.

The STEM curriculum employed here prepared my kids for public school and they were developed so far and above their peers without similar daycare experience. My kids were noticeably more advanced in social, emotional and physical development as well as behavioral skills and I attribute the majority of that to La Petite Academy’s curriculum and excellent staff.

The facility is also incredible! The outdoor playground is one of the best I’ve seen in a public daycare setting and my kids love outdoor time at school. There is a lot of attention to cleanliness inside the classrooms as well which is great for kids to be learning at such a young age. The classrooms are always clean despite being filled with children and the emphasis on hygiene is great!

Highly recommend!

Meg Peterson

My twins have been at La Petite for a year and a half now, and it’s been absolutely wonderful. They have been in three classrooms so far and every single teacher is amazing. The staff is amazing. They communicate not only via the app throughout the day, but let you know if there’s any concerns at pick-up and drop-off. They’ve been able to adapt to the best of their ability during the pandemic, and have helped my kids have a sense of normalcy & stability during uncertain times. They cheer “Daycare!” every morning because they love it so much!

Naomi W

My daughter just spent the last couple years at La Petite Academy in Santa Rosa and I cannot say enough great things about this school. It is very safe and secure, affordable, and best of all is the amazing staff. Everyone from Katherine to all the teachers and staff are caring and truly focus on learning. My daughter left just prior to entering Kindergarten and was well ahead knowing how to do simple math and read. Thank you La Petite for your positive impact on Maddison.

Laura Hawks

Our son has been here since last year and we love it! Mrs. Lynn is awesome! Our kid always comes home with a smile! Five stars, easily!

Ruby Martinez

I went last year for a tour, was excited and ready to enroll my son, so I asked what are the next steps to get him enrolled, their response was “we don’t have space for another 3 months, you need to get on a waiting list” so I asked to be put on the waiting list and gave them my info. 3 months passed and I called to check in on the availability for my son and the spot I’m in for the waiting list, they said I am not on any list what so ever and I need to be put on a “priority” list if I want a spot so I told them to please put me on that list. I called again the next month and they said once again I was never put on any list and now the spots have been filled. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND A WASTE OF TIME.