La Petite Academy of Collierville

Traveling to a new state can be stressful! Now factor in your child/children. And like most parents you get a uneasy feeling. Fortunately the provider I had in Michigan referred me to to La Petite. Initially I spoke to Erica(who has since moved) over the phone and she was able give me enough accurate information that i scheduled an appointment to visit. I drove the 13 hours and to my surprise it was the same happy and friendly environment that she described over the phone. In addition to that I couldn't believe that my company had a discount with the center. Moving forward it has been almost two years and I have Never once thought about leaving this place. Both my children are well kept, well feed(Debra!!!), well educated with fun and planned activities(Miss. Cassidy and Mrs. Pam). Mrs. Brittany and Mrs. Shawn I see every morning with a smile and greeting! The security access is great! The cost is great! The turn around is not a concern unlike other centers. I would highly recommend this center for infant, toddler, pre-k and school aged children. In the summer their activities are planned and fun. My children Love this place. They offer, sign language, spanish and yoga!They do before and after care and even take the children to school!You get meals and snacks!You get a calendar of the menu and of daily events!In the event there is an incident a form is thoroughly completed and given to both parents. There are plenty of bathrooms and sinks for the children and if they stink it is because it was broccoli day!!! (lol) My children do not get sick as much as they did at other locations.Now I will be honest if you don't pay do not expect to just drop your children off. This is a business it is your responsibility to pay for your child's care! When you sign in/out an icon pops up if you owe. And they offer online payments which post immediately. If you do not pay there is a late fee; but as a parent you will have to deal with it. NOTHING IS FREE....except their snacks and lunches.. !!! The food is free. The children get along well and my 1st child is in elementary now.. so my baby is there and he is thriving. Change can be alot.. since Erica we have Mrs. Danielle and she is very good at what she does. She is business like the previously mentioned people and the synergy is good. I believe I have a good relationship with the staff and would hands down recommend La Petite in Collierville to any one that has children and wants to know that they are safe and well cared for.

I'm pretty familiar with this La Petite, I went here as a child myself, worked here 11 years ago, and then my son went here. They are a great place and the tuition is competitive with others around town. The only thing; I didn't take my son there once he reached school age simply because it's just too small for the bigger kids BUT for the kids 5 and younger, it's great!

Never use this day care! I sent my 6 months old to there and had very bad experience1. They will over charge you! They charged me $55 for no reason and haven't receive the refund yet after 10 times of complaints. They promised they will refund you but they will never do it. 2. if you choose to pay the tuition at the front desk, they will not charge you the full balance. So two days later, guess what happened. They will CHARGE you late fee! they intentionally make you not pay the full amount so they can harvest the late fee from you. And the late fee is NON-REFUNDABLE!

I am always worried about my son. Regarding the safety. The play area floor is hard concrete, not covered with soft flooring and I've heard children falling and getting head injuries there. Still they do not spend a little to cover the concrete with soft play mats or perhaps a soft floor and make it safe. They won't understand until something major happens, loss will be for parents, not them. Also the restroom doors are always kept open, smelling and not hygienic for children, children sleeping near restrooms.

My granddaughter has been at LaPetite for about 14 months. As a former special needs early childhood teacher I originally encouraged my daughter to try a newer, closed classroom facility (slightly more expensive) in town. I was not a fan of the open concept layout. I hate to admit I was wrong. My daughter used the facility I recommended for a couple months and it was good, but after she switched to LaPetite my granddaughter's (just shy of 2 yrs old at the time) vocabulary increased, her anxiety at drop off decreased. She was happier. I credit the staff. They are friendly, loving, Everyone from the Director down has been great.