La Petite Academy on 37th St West in Bradenton, Florida offers a welcoming environment with modern amenities including a live camera system that allows parents to monitor their children throughout the day. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms from infant care through VPK, with a recently updated playground and daily activities that combine learning with fun. The bilingual environment and flexible mixed-age groupings help foster social development, while the dedicated staff maintains open communication with families through their user-friendly app and regular updates about each child’s progress.
Day Care Information
Address
4301 37th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone
Reviews
29 Reviews
Day Care Features
Does this day care accept infants?
Yes
Multiple reviews mention infants attending the daycare, with one parent specifically mentioning their child starting at 6 weeks old.
Reviews:
Author: Charles Guttilla Rating: 5/5 Date: 5/28/2024, 7:45:47 PM Review: La Petite Academy is a really nice preschool from infant and up. Gina, the manager, and her staff are lovely people that are caring and nurturing. They greet you with a smile and a "good morning" every day when you walk in the building. My daughter attended La Petite for 10 months while I was working in Bradenton, and she was excited to go to school every day. She started in the toddler room and moved her way up in to their "preschooler" room. One thing I really like about the preschool room is that it is not just labeled "2's room" or "3's room". This particular class had 2 year olds, to what I would think was maybe 4 year olds. I think it really helped my daughter's social skills and speech to be around kids that were a little older then her. They do a lot of fun things with the kids, and they are active on the "sprout about" app, so you can see what they are doing in the classes. The building just got an update playground a couple months ago, and the kids love going outside. And for holidays they have little parties and make sure there are photo opportunities, either professional or other. I am sad to see my daughter go, we had to find a place closer to my home after leaving my job. If I lived in the area things would be different. Overall, I def recommend this branch of La Petite. They are caring, thoughtful, and supportive of families.
Is this day care considered safe?
Yes
The vast majority of reviews praise the safe and caring environment, although one negative review mentions a child being hurt.
Reviews:
Author: El Be Ef Rating: 5/5 Date: 8/8/2024, 1:23:06 PM Review: We have been taking our daughter to La Petite ever since she was a a little princess. She started out in the infant room and has transitioned all the way to graduation. She is now in the first grade but we still return each year for the summer program. The teachers are amazing they provide excellent care and attention to detail with each and every kid that attends the program. They provide meals and provide snacks so you don't have to worry about bringing anything. We love lapetite for our daughter. It has been a blessing to our family because we know she is always safe and happy being there. She has made tons of friends through the years when she sees when she returns each summer she is now in the first grade and we live over an hour away but we bring her here because of the safe loving and caring environment that they provide Miss Gina and her staff is wonderful and very welcoming I would recommend to anyone who is searching for a place to bring their little ones. ----- Author: Tara Horsley Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/28/2023, 4:00:59 PM Review: Awesome place! I wouldn't take my child anywhere else. All the teachers/ staff are amazing! I never have to worry about my child, he is safe, loved, and well cared for by all. He absolutely loves his teachers, and they love him! The Director and Assistant Director are the Best! Thank you for all you do for our children! You all are the Best! ----- Author: Emily R Rating: 5/5 Date: 9/13/2023, 3:47:20 PM Review: I am so happy to say this day care deserves all 5 stars. The staff is very caring, the director Gina is a sweetheart, and the kids are loved and free to be kids! Every room is perfectly designed for each age group, which makes the kids (and parents) feel completely safe! We are so grateful for this wonderful day care!
Does this day care have monitoring cameras?
Yes
Multiple reviews explicitly mention a camera system allowing parents to monitor their children throughout the day.
Reviews:
Author: Michelle figueroa Rating: 5/5 Date: 7/31/2024, 11:49:01 PM Review: La Petite has been nothing but amazing. My son who is now 8 years old has been attending since he was 10 months old as well as my daughter who started at only 6 weeks and is now 3 years old. The main reason I enrolled my children is the camera system they have and you can monitor your children all day. The teachers are fantastic and have so much patience and knowledge. My children absolutely love going and participating in all the activities year round. Also the director Gina is so hands on and willing to help in any way she can! So knowledgeable in her expertise of child care!! I would recommend this daycare to any parent that is weary on leaving their little ones-I’m at ease knowing the staff is trained and certified.
Working Hours
- Monday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Tuesday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Wednesday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Thursday6:30AM-6:30PM
- Friday6:30AM-6:30PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Latest Reviews
Absolutely without a doubt the best choice I ever made! My daughter has been by my side since day one and was so hard to let go and trust anyone. LA Petite has made this transition for me and my daughter such an amazing experience! From the staff to the students to the teachers, I couldn't of been any happier with the outcome! The sprout app is amazing. You can see your child live and have that for reassurance if needed along with daily photos through the day of all the fun activities they have! Thank you Ms Gina Ms Amy ms Elicia, and Ms tamyia!!! Thank you guys for everything you do!! Yall are amazing and my daughter agrees
I work for the Manatee community & I appreciate the staff members appreciation. I do like the fact each or all staff communicates to me as a family/friend which makes me feel right at home. Gina & the staff in the front are always having a smile & greet everyone inside with a conversation added. This is the type of daycare in the community I can always feel comfortable having my child in. The staff are all knowledgeable of what they do. The app they have created or partnered with is excellent at spying on your little ones or even keeping track of your little one throughout the day. I do like how they are heavily in use with the app & seem to set accurate times for events. If you are new to the area or looking for a daycare, this is definitely the one! If there's a waiting list just sign up!..... Definitely worth it!!!
Me encanta la Petite Academy Mi hijo entró desde los 2 años y ahora que tiene casi 5 y empezó el VPK está súper contento que quisiera ir hasta los fines de semana Apenas entró mi otro bebe de 4 meses y me encanta poder verlos todo el tiempo a través de las cámaras!!! Gina es una persona súper atenta y trata siempre de ayudar, las maestras Yinet, Zayuri son súper pacientes con mi bebe Me encanta
The best in Bradenton FL. The director, Miss Gina works very hard to maintain a first class school. All of the teachers are wonderful. The children are happy and quality learning takes place daily.
We have been taking our daughter to La Petite ever since she was a a little princess. She started out in the infant room and has transitioned all the way to graduation. She is now in the first grade but we still return each year for the summer program. The teachers are amazing they provide excellent care and attention to detail with each and every kid that attends the program. They provide meals and provide snacks so you don't have to worry about bringing anything. We love lapetite for our daughter. It has been a blessing to our family because we know she is always safe and happy being there. She has made tons of friends through the years when she sees when she returns each summer she is now in the first grade and we live over an hour away but we bring her here because of the safe loving and caring environment that they provide Miss Gina and her staff is wonderful and very welcoming I would recommend to anyone who is searching for a place to bring their little ones.
La Petite has been nothing but amazing. My son who is now 8 years old has been attending since he was 10 months old as well as my daughter who started at only 6 weeks and is now 3 years old. The main reason I enrolled my children is the camera system they have and you can monitor your children all day. The teachers are fantastic and have so much patience and knowledge. My children absolutely love going and participating in all the activities year round. Also the director Gina is so hands on and willing to help in any way she can! So knowledgeable in her expertise of child care!! I would recommend this daycare to any parent that is weary on leaving their little ones-I’m at ease knowing the staff is trained and certified.
I have two boys who go to La Petite Academy and Ms.Gina ( the director) and her staff have been very patient and kind. I'm truly grateful for their support and help and taking care of both my sons!
La Petite Academy is a really nice preschool from infant and up. Gina, the manager, and her staff are lovely people that are caring and nurturing. They greet you with a smile and a "good morning" every day when you walk in the building. My daughter attended La Petite for 10 months while I was working in Bradenton, and she was excited to go to school every day. She started in the toddler room and moved her way up in to their "preschooler" room. One thing I really like about the preschool room is that it is not just labeled "2's room" or "3's room". This particular class had 2 year olds, to what I would think was maybe 4 year olds. I think it really helped my daughter's social skills and speech to be around kids that were a little older then her. They do a lot of fun things with the kids, and they are active on the "sprout about" app, so you can see what they are doing in the classes. The building just got an update playground a couple months ago, and the kids love going outside. And for holidays they have little parties and make sure there are photo opportunities, either professional or other. I am sad to see my daughter go, we had to find a place closer to my home after leaving my job. If I lived in the area things would be different. Overall, I def recommend this branch of La Petite. They are caring, thoughtful, and supportive of families.
Our son attended from 12 weeks to age three. We are only switching daycares because we are moving. The teachers here were amazing! By age two our son was counting to 10 in both Spanish and English. He was pointing out letters to me this week! Every teacher truly loves my son. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Ms. Alicia, Ms. lyric, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Jinet, Gina and Amy!
I’ve had two grandkids go through the VPK program at La Petite and now my 3rd is ready to graduate! I absolutely love this place! Miss Alisia is AMAZING and got to have all 3 of my grands. Miss Gina and Miss Amy, the directors are just awesome! They’re like family to me!! I see them 5 days a week and they always take the time to chit chat with me! My grands learned so much and were more then kindergarten ready! And the best part, is they never cried about having to go to school, they couldn’t wait to get there and never want to leave! THANK YOU LA PETITE ♥️