"We love LaPetite overall. The 'core' group of teachers that have been there a long time and taught both of our daugthers there (Miss Robyn, Stephanie, among others) are all super. Miss Robyn and Stephanie in particular I think do a great job in their room getting the kids ready for Kindergarten."
"I love the people and environment. There are great things happening in most rooms but it also seems there are other rooms that struggle to keep it together."
"You have veteran teachers and directors who do a great job but you can see the burn out from them. Miss Kelly, Miss Ally, Miss Sam and Miss Robyn are hands down the reason I still send my children. The prices have got to come down or we need to see where our money is going because the quality is just not the same anymore. This is not a reflection of the directing staff as they are just trying to stay afloat and work with what they have. I've taken numerous surveys in the many, many years my family has been here and I often wonder why I still fill these out because nothing has ever changed. Even your registration fees have become outrageous. Learning Care Group needs to be better than this because the reviews on all local locations are horrible and people are noticing this is not a top company anymore."
"The teachers here are so amazing. My child is in the infant room where he is very loved and they take excellent care of him. They’re always happy to see him and he is very happy to see his teachers and friends everyday. The teachers know each infant very well and remember all the details at the end of the day to tell me at pick up! Even with all the kids they take care of, they remember if your baby is sleeping/eating more or less than normal and will let you know. They are so amazing!"
"My family has had an exceptional experience with La Petite Academy. As a stay-at-home mom during COVID, my son didn't have as many opportunities to socialize as many of his peers who started daycare at a younger age. My husband and i were nervous about how my son would transition to a new environment without us at 2.5 years old, especially with his baby sister arriving a month after he started school. The teachers and staff at La Petite were so welcoming, open, and attentive to his needs. He was very shy at first and attached himself to his teachers but over time he came out of his shell and would exclaim yay! as I pulled into the parking lot to drop him off. He's made friends, learned new routines, engaged in new activities, and has altogether thrived. Even if he's sad to say goodbye to mom in the morning, it only lasts about 30 seconds and at pick up he's a completely different child, full of energy and not eager to leave. We've so appreciated all the many benefits he's been afforded at this school!"
"We love the teachers in the infant room. They are so kind and attentive to the kids. They put so much effort into each and every day."
"The staff has always been warm and welcoming! I love them all so much and the level of care they put into what they do! My kiddo loves being there too!"
"We've been really happy with our son's experience at La Petite so far! Our son is 2.5 and he didn't have much socialization before attending daycare as an only child and covid baby so we didn't know how he would adjust. The teachers and staff were so welcoming and engaging with him during 1st month when he was anxious and dealing with separation anxiety. Now he says yay when we pull up to building in the morning and isn't in a hurry to leave when we get him.aftet lunch. The care, attention, routines, and socialization gave been wonderful. He's grown in a lot of ways over just a few months!"
"The quality of care has gone down. While we understand staffing shortages and Covid have happened, the overall friendliness and caring features of all staff have diminished. No one smiles anymore or checks in like they used to. Everything is just so uninviting. We also miss having conferencs where we had uninterrupted time to hear how our children are progessing"
"My kids absolutely love La Petite Academy. Teachers like Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Robyn are hard to come by. They love all the kids they provide care for and it shows. My kids adore these teachers. My son is special needs and he feels so comfortable here and that’s thanks to the instructors. I thank you Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Robyn and Ms. Nadine for running such a great facility. This will always be home away from home…"
"Our son was enrolled in La Petite when our previous provider was suddenly unable to continue providing care. We were scrambling and panicked! We were referred to La Petite of Crystal Lake and the organization worked hard to make accommodations for our family in a timely and efficient manner. The transition for him was difficult but the staff went above and beyond to make him feel loved and welcomed. We have never worried about his emotional well being while he is in the care of Miss Sam or Miss Savana. He is excited, eager and happy at drop off and pick up each day. We have noticed that his speech and socialization have grown so much over the last 2 months and we know that is due to the influence of his teachers and peers at school. Our family is grateful and thankful for the opportunity to attend La Petite Academy!"
"My expectations have definitely been exceeded. Each of the staff are so engaged and they genuinely care about my child. The facility is well cared for and I can tell the administration really takes pride in what they do."
"As soon as our son started going to La petite in Crystal Lake he started blossoming socially and developmentally. The teachers have helped me navigate all of the different stages of parenting and have given me valuable advice for how to work with my son at home based on his developmental needs. We feel safe we trust the school and the teachers and are glad that our daughter is now also in attendance at the daycare."
"My general experience has been wonderful."
"Ms. Nadine is the best..She always helps me on all questions.I love having access and update by the hour by the teams so I feel liike in updated hourlyI wish price was better, but I understand Thank you allJohn Costa"
A rep from La Petite Academy - 190 N, LearningCareGroupCL, has responded:
“We set a high standard for ourselves, and we’re so sorry to hear this was not met in your interaction with our school. Please call us at 800-527-3848 so we can discuss this matter in more detail.
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