"We really love La Petite. The staff are all so friendly and show their genuine care and concern for our son. Gavin runs into school every day with the biggest smile on his face and that makes us feel really good knowing he loves it there so much. I know being with the other kids make him really happy, but I honestly think it's the teachers that keep the smile on his face."
"I absolutely love my daughter being at La Petite. The staff is so welcoming and in the short few months my child has attended she has learned so much! Each day she is eager to wake up and go to school. My daughter walks in and leaves everyday with a smile on her face! I truly couldn’t have picked a better place for my daughter to attend!"
"There used to be no issues, but I have been very disappointed with the cleanliness of the school lately and irritated that the door cannot seem to be fixed."
"I am embarrassed that I let my child stay at this school, this took place dec19-feb20. Day one, sometime in December I walked right into the building with no one at the desk I could have easily removed a child without anyone knowing, this lack of security should have turned me away in the first place. One day I walked in and could only find 3 care takers but about 90 kids including infants, I'm quite sure this was illegal and I should probably have called the police. Another day I found nearly a dozen students in the office with one care taker. And finally last week my child urinated on herself and was forced to sit at this place for about two hours, no phone call made to me, no teacher to apologize or even acknowledge the issue even though she told them and was soaked and smelled of urine. This establishment should be shut down and not permitted to reopen! Take your kid anywhere else!"
"I think there is one or two staff members who appear to be really enjoying and enthusiastic with being with the kids. Others look unhappy and as if they do not want to be there. I am unsure at times who is in charge and sometimes feel like I dont know what is going on with what my child is doing at school."
"Previous director and assistant director are very much missed. It's definitely not the same without them."
"It’s okay and honestly not worth how much I pay for"
“We would like to apologize for your recent experience. We pride ourselves on the high quality standards we maintain, and would like to make things right. Please call us at 800-527-3848.”
"overall I do love this school. It's just an older building that I think should deeply consider adding space. I'm 28, I have a friend that went here and she said it still looks the same."
"Great experience. Michelle is our director, and today is her last day. I’m heartbroken. My hope is the person who takes over is as loving And hands on as Michelle has been."
"Everyone’s doing a great job and my son loves his teachers! Keep up the good work everyone. Us working moms and dads wouldn’t be able to do it without you ladies! "
"We love La Petite!! Gavin runs into class every day and is always happy every time I pick him up, he is truly receiving the best care there."
"I love La Petite and my son does too! He runs into school he can't wait to see his friends and teachers and that makes me really happy :)"
"La Petite on Culver Road in VA Beach has the most caring group of individuals I have ever met employed there. My son started at 18 months and has grown so much in the almost 2 years he's been there. We went to another daycare briefly (for about 2 months) and I took him out because I didn't feel he was cared for. I came here and have never for a second worried about his safety. I feel like the staff here actually and truly LOVE my child. I work a lot, and having them care for my child gives me peace of mind to know he's okay so I can take care of what I need to to provide for my family financially. I adore the staff and love to take any chance I get to gush about them."
"Michelle and the staff are fantastic! I wouldn’t imagine sending my kids anywhere else!"
"It’s been good so far, only a few concerns that bother me is the staff asks kids to give them hugs. I don’t agree with that. My kids will give hugs when they want to, not to be told they should. Also cleanliness. The floor in the corners and along the walls need to be scrubbed.(I would gladly come in and clean too!) The bathroom area, when I come in sometimes has tissue or paper towels on the floor. I’m also concerned about if the kids are being monitored to wash their hands. My 4 yr old always tell me other kids don’t. I always ask to smell my kids hands for soap to see if they actually did wash their hands. LolThe outside area, can y’all put down like wood chip mulch in muddy areas? Oh if possible could you implement kids brushing their teeth after meals? We as parents can provide toothpaste and brushes. Thank you!"
A rep from La Petite Academy - 1233 , LearningCareGroupCL, has responded:
“Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Our children’s wellbeing is extremely important to us. Please contact our Customer Support Team at 800-527-3848 so we can discuss this in more detail.”