La Petite Academy on Columbia 100 Parkway

"Short version: This is the best daycare in Columbia! Staff members are professional, kind, and communicative. I have zero regrets about sending my child here and I recommend La Petite Academy of Columbia to anyone in need of childcare. Detailed version: I recently accepted a full-time job and needed to find a daycare for my 16-month-old son. The pandemic caused me to stay home much longer with my son than I had originally anticipated. So I was super nervous about this process. However, Ms. Joan (Director), Ms. Whitney (Assistant Director), Ms. Bernie (Teacher), Ms. Carlie (Teacher), and Ms. Erica (Teacher) created a WONDERFUL experience for us. Each of these women have shown us the best care, respect, and professionalism that a parent can ask for. The center is organized, clean, and provides diapers, wipes, and food! Ms. Sirena (the nutrition specialist and cook) is especially knowledgeable and accommodating of children with food allergies. My son has attended the daycare for about 2 weeks, and he LOVES IT! My husband and I love it as well. We get timely updates and pictures of our son daily. We also get access to the cameras in his classroom, so we can peek in at any time (we often do!). His teachers are always super engaging, patient, communicative, and kind. They offer a balance of structured (reading time, water play, etc..) and unstructured free play. As a parent, this is my first experience with a daycare and I'm beyond thankful that it's with La Petite Academy of Columbia."

"Having worked in various child care settings myself, I have been very pleased with the care and and support my son received at La Petite. His teachers in the toddler and young 2's classes were dedicated and showed genuine concern for his well-being. Ms. Kim and Ms. Charnetta were involved in the classrooms each day, giving the center a very cohesive feeling. He looked forward to going to "school" to see his friends and teachers, and we will miss them all very much. Thank you, La Petite family!"

"We recently moved our 4-year-old to La-Petite Columbia from another center. As parents, we worried about how she would adjust to a new place with new teachers, friends, and routines. Turns out, we were worried for no reason at all, the transition was smooth and easy and she is happy to go to school each day. We love the organization and thoughtfulness from all of the staff that goes into her days. I am fully satisfied with La-petite Academy. The staff is very cooperative, friendly and welcoming."

"My 4 year old and 2 year old have recently transitioned to La Petite from out of state. The staff has been excellent with both of my children. The entire center has made my children feel safe and happy at their new school. I am thankful I found La Petite and enrolled both of my children."

"Our son had good transition at La petite Columbia, MD. Ms Kimberly, the center director gave us good confidence that it's going to be another home for him. After first interaction with her, we had no second thoughts to visit other child care centers. The services and training are truly exceptional and all the requests were kindly taken care. Special thanks to his class teachers Ms. Janelle and Ms. Monique who reported all the details in the daily report."