La Petite Academy Simmons

we have had and continue to have a truly positive experience at this daycare, and i am deeply grateful for the leadership and staff — especially the director, areal, assistant director chelsey, admin team member kiare, nori’s current teachers trinity and serenity, and her previous teacher ms. martha. transitioning to this daycare was not an easy decision. nori had attended a different school before, and separating her from the only friends she had known was difficult. after experiencing inconsistencies in communication and structure at her previous school, i carried understandable hesitation about starting over somewhere new. from our very first tour through enrollment, this daycare has been consistent in how they show up, communicate, and engage with families. that consistency brought immediate relief and continues to reflect their integrity. during an ongoing emotional transition in our family, nori has struggled at times with returning to school and experienced separation anxiety. reintroducing her required patience, flexibility, and trust. the staff meets her exactly where she is. on the morning she officially returned, she was hesitant and had planned to stay home. i called areal to discuss logistics and possible schedule adjustments, as i had been managing the transition independently and was unsure how best to move forward. in addition to discussing options with me, she asked to speak directly with nori. after weeks of hesitation, i watched her light up. during that call, areal gently reminded her how much she was missed and that her friends were waiting to play, reassuring her, “we’ll be here when you’re ready.” nori immediately felt reassured and chose to come in that morning. that moment reflected a level of attentiveness and partnership i deeply appreciated. they continue to support her by allowing her to reenter at her own pace and prioritizing her emotional readiness. when walking into class feels overwhelming, she is given options to ease into the environment before transitioning fully. those accommodations reflect intentional care. as a parent, it is difficult to watch your child move through grief and big emotions while hoping they will be met with understanding. what stands out most is the staff’s emotional attunement. nori is met with patience and curiosity. her feelings are acknowledged, not minimized, and she is given space to regulate without being singled out. because of that, i trust that she is in a safe and supportive environment. that trust makes all the difference. communication is consistent and thoughtful. even minor incidents are shared through the app or by phone. kiare and the front office team are warm and welcoming, helping make daily transitions smoother. beyond logistics, the staff genuinely knows my child and shares meaningful details about her day. nori has a strong, curious, and assertive personality. she asks questions and advocates for herself. in some environments, those qualities can be misunderstood. here, they are recognized as strengths. i have witnessed both trinity and serenity gently support her in asserting boundaries and redirecting peers when she needs space. the staff speaks with children, not at them, and responds to each child as an individual. in a city as large as ours, this level of consistency, communication, and emotional awareness is not something i take for granted. this daycare has proven to be exceptional. i am sincerely thankful for the way they continue to care for my daughter and would confidently recommend them to any family seeking an environment where children are truly seen, supported, and respected.

We love it here !!!!!!! My son started here at 2 years old and graduated pre k here! My daughter started at 6 months old and graduating from La Petite !! We’re honestly so sad to leave, my daughter doesn’t want to go to kindergarten because she wants to stay here lol Its our second family ❤️ The staff are amazing and will love your babies like their own! For the stressed mamas, they have cameras in every classroom you can always peak in and see what your little one is doing. Also! My kids learned sooooo much here and were more than ready for Kindergarten.

We've been bringing our kids here the last 4+ years. Our girls love this location and all the girls who work there. Everyone is so friendly,helpful we really enjoy having them there.

During one of the toughest times in our lives, this daycare was a true lifeline for my wife and me. Knowing our children were in such a caring and nurturing environment made it so much easier for her to be away from our babies. The staff's exceptional care and communication with parents created a sense of partnership and trust that we deeply valued. Now, with the new leadership, the daycare has become even better, continuing to provide outstanding support and care for our family. We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this daycare has had on our children

We love the La petite - simmons location. My children have been with this daycare for almost 3 years now. They help them grown learn and stay active. The staff is kind caring and has great communication. They throw community events during the holidays, offer sports and educational curriculum. And I love that I can check in and view cameras at any time. This is my youngest child’s 2nd family. Thank you!