La Petite Academy on Highgate Drive 5115 Highgate Drive, Durham, NC 27713

"I picked up my daughter today from school. She was outside playing in 40° weather with her jacket Unzipped. Her shoes were on the wrong feet. We are home and I put her on the potty and she has no underwear on. They said they sent us a message about her Not having anymore potty training pants. But I found 2 when I picked her up. And they provide pull-ups and diapers. So I don't understand."

"The preschool was very convenient to my house and seemed clean. LOVED the idea of security cameras and the door code to get in. They are very focused on their curriculum which was somewhat behind what my daughter was already doing at that age. Kids her age dont need curriculum they need a fun safe place to be with learning worked in, I felt they were to focused on it. I was considering enrolling her until the staff walked in with an attitude and the director tried to kiss my baby on her lips. Unacceptable, I immediately felt that I wouldnt have control over my daughters daycare experience if the director thought that was okay. The daycare also seemed cramped up and unorganized. The next daycare I visited was more expensive but extremely well ran and you can just tell the difference in quality. I would feel fine sending an older child here but not a infant or toddler. The staff seemed like they were there for a paycheck."

"So thankful for La Petite and the staff! The location is perfect as it’s close to our home. The hours fit our family’s schedule so we don’t have to rush to pick up our little one! The entire staff is friendly, loving and professional! The director and all of the teachers feel like family! The care and attention that they give our child and the all of the children gives our family the assurance we need to know our child is in the BEST care! I LOVE how the center sends us pictures of our child throughout the day so we can see what’s going on! The daily schedule updates are helpful! Looking for the BEST childcare in Durham, La Petite Academy is IT!"

"We looked at several daycares for my infant daughter and within seconds of walking into La Petite on Highgate, we knew this was the place. Our first impression was that the daycare center was clean, has high security at the front door, and there are windows and security cameras with a huge TV to ensure maximum safety. After many months, this is still true. Everyone here values safety above all else. But the best part absolutely came down to the fantastic and wonderful teachers and the super kind director Renee. They all care about my daughter so much and bring up any concerns they have very promptly. This goes for all the teachers here, not just the infant room teachers—they all love my daughter and know her by name. I attribute my daughter's happy disposition (even though she's only five months old) due to the upbeat, sweet, kind, and excited caregivers here. She is always smiling when I sneak up on her to pick her up and I truly know she is having a good time. I trust all of the teachers and they are very prompt with the Brightwheel app as well. I always know when my daughter ate, napped, and had a diaper change. I am happy we have found a place for my daughter that I can always rely on."

"I'm thankful and grateful to have found such a safe, caring and wonderful daycare where my infant daughter is treated as seen as one of theirs and I love the constantly updated Brightwheel app notification on how she is doing. The Director Renee is very sharp and caring and always reminds me of the important events and concerns that she notices and Teacher Amber is absolutely amazing and my daughter loves being with her. We looked at a bunch of places all throughout Durham and this La Petite was the only place where everyone cared and was extra clean and transparent."