La Petite Academy of Federal Way

"From the moment our eldest son started at La Petite Academy at just 3 months old, to the many days our 2-year-old and 6-month-old boys have spent there since, our family's experience has been nothing short of wonderful. It's with a heavy heart that we bid farewell to this incredible center, a place that has felt like home to our children. The warmth, care, and personalized attention each child receives here are truly remarkable. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to create a nurturing environment that fosters learning, creativity, and the development of social skills in a way that is both engaging and fun. Our 2-year-old has blossomed into a curious, happy, and sociable little person, thanks in no small part to the loving guidance and stimulating activities provided at La Petite Academy. For any new families considering childcare options in the area, we cannot recommend La Petite Academy highly enough. The center's commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching space for children is evident in everything they do. Our boys have thrived under their care, and while we are moving on due to logistical reasons, the memories and friendships we've made here will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you, La Petite Academy, for being such a positive and impactful presence in our children's early years. You will be dearly missed!"

"I would recommend this daycare to anyone in the area. The teachers are observant and caring, and the management worked with us to make a schedule that suited our needs. It was always easy to add or take away a day if need be. The app they use to update parents on naps, eating, and activities is easy to use and provides much peace of mind."

"I am currently sitting in the parking lot on the other side of the La Petite playground. The teachers repeatedly are shouting commands at the children. "Stop this!" "Don't ever do that again!" "No!" Lots of "NO!" one lady just this guttural booming voice at one kid for not getting in line fast enough for her. Just belting at the children, over things that are very normal for a child in their age range. I felt the hostility even from my car on the other side of the fence. Take my observation as you will just thought it was important to share."

"We love this center! The teachers are so caring and loving to our child. We have been attending for over 2 years. If we ever have any issues (rarely) the management team helps us immediately. Our child is enrolled in soccer and Spanish classes as well. There are family events/celebrations monthly that we are able to attend which makes us feel as we are all one big family. Thank you for taking such exceptional care and education of our child!"

"Just love this place! Our daughter started here at 6 months old (she's now 3). It can be very stressful to go back to work with a young infant, who will be looked after by others all day, 5 days a week. The ladies in the infant room were so great and caring. Some of them have worked at LPA for years! Then our daughter continued into the ones, twos, and preschool rooms. It was the same thing - loving teachers, craft and learning time, and my favorite part - outside play time (2x a day). We recieved pictures with updates throughout the day on the app which is also very nice. You know you've found a trust worthy place when you drop your child off and they run to the door with a big smile on their face...we would not have stopped going here if it weren't for a change in work circumstances for us. We will be back if things change for our family - no question. "