La Petite Academy

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Summary

Contact Info

La Petite Academy
5986 Limestone Rd
Hockessin , DE  19707-9157
www.lapetite.com/public/

Tel: (302) 234-2968
Fax: (302) 234-6571

Director:
parentline@lpacorp.com

Application Information

Applications accepted Schedule a visit the parent interview and child assessment medical information

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 2 months
Extended day Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Philosophy : Our philosophy is centered around the early education of your child. Our unique age-specific programs and curricula are designed to move your child ahead developmentally, get him ready for school and teach him important social skills - in an environment that's warm, nurturing and fun."
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"Preschool Daily Schedule
Opening-8:30am Exploration & Learning: Arrivals, breakfast, table work, large & small motor activities, learning center opportunities
8:30am Settling in, clean up
8:45am Morning Group Meeting: Welcome, daily review, attendance, jobs, weather, calendar, discussion topics
9:00am Music & Movement
9:15am Literacy & Language Enrichment: stories, poems, shared reading, and extension activities
9:30am *Preschool Projects & Learning Centers: Individual, partner, and/or small group child-directed & teacher facilitated work, observations & assessments
10:45am Transition/clean up
11:00am Outdoor Play Experiences
11:30am Handwashing

repare for lunch
11:45am Lunch
12:15pm Quiet Time
1:45pm Transition/afternoon snack
2:00pm Music & Movement
2:15pm *Preschool Projects & Learning Centers
3:15pm Transition/clean up
3:30pm Outdoor Play Experiences
4:00pm Afternoon Group Meeting: Review of the day, preview of tomorrow
4:15pm-Closing Exploration & Learning: Table work, large & small motor activities, learning center opportunities, welcoming parents
Sample Toddler Schedule - I
Children ages 12-18 months

6:00a.m. Greeting toddlers and parents (child-directed activities)
7:00 Breakfast (continuation of morning child-directed activities.)
7:30 Care Routines
Diapering
Hand-washing
8:00 Circle time activity
Toddlers are not required to participate, alternative activities will be available
8:30 Snack/Care Routines
9:00 Interest Centers
Teacher-directed activity (fine motor and/or language)
-Dramatic Play Center - props reflect theme/lesson plans
-Block Center contains materials for independent play
-Creativity & Art Center has available self-directed art materials as well as predetermined art projects
-Language & Circle Time Center - books will be available for the children to explore on their own. There will also be teacher-directed activities that may occur during the week.
9:30 Outdoor Classroom
Children are encouraged to create and play games with their peers. Teacher directed activities as well as self-directed games are gross motor oriented.
10:15 Interest Centers
11:00 Story Time
11:15 Lunch/ Care Routines
12:00p.m. Rest Time
Teacher-directed, quiet activities are available for toddlers who are awake
2:00 Care Routines
Child-directed activities-manipulatives
2:30 Afternoon Snack
3:00 Outdoor Classroom (gross motor oriented)
3:45 Music Time/Care Routines
Teacher-directed activities (music and movement)
4:15 Interest Centers
5:00 Table Top Games/Care Routines
5:30 Child-directed activities at interest centers
Teacher-directed activities (language and fine motor)
Care Routines
6:30 Greeting parents/departure with toddlers
Sample Toddler Schedule - II
Children ages 18-24 months

6:00a.m. Greeting toddlers and parents (child-directed activities)
7:00 Breakfast (continuation of morning child-directed activities.)
7:30 Care Routines
Diapering
Hand-washing
8:00 Snack/Care Routines
8:30 Circle time activity
Toddlers are not required to participate, alternative activities will be available
9:00 Interest Centers
-Teacher-directed activity (fine motor and/or language)
-Dramatic Play Center - props reflect theme/lesson plans
-Block Center contains materials for independent play
-Creativity & Art Center has available self-directed art materials as well as well as predetermined art project that require some assistance from the teacher
-Language & Circle Time Center - books will be available for the children to explore on their own. There will also be teacher-directed activities that may occur during the week.
9:45 Music Time/Care Routines
Teacher-directed activities (music and movement)
10:15 Outdoor Classroom
Children are encouraged to create and play games with their peers. Teacher directed activities as well as self-directed games are gross motor oriented.
11:00 Story Time
11:15 Lunch/ Care Routines
12:00p.m. Rest Time
Teacher-directed, quite activities are available for toddlers who are awake
2:00 Care Routines
Child-directed activities-manipulatives
2:30 Afternoon Snack
3:00 Interest Centers
3:45 Outdoor Classroom (gross motor oriented)
4:15 Table Top Games/Care Routines
4:45 Child-directed activities at interest centers
Teacher-directed activities (language and fine motor)
Care Routines
5:30 Afternoon Circle Time
Toddlers are not required to participate, alternative activities will be available
6:30 Greeting parents/departure with toddlers
Sample Two's Classroom Schedule

6:00a.m. Greeting/Family Time Zone
7:00 Breakfast & Family Time Zone activities continue
8:30 Circle Time Activity
(Alternative activities will be provided for children who do not choose to participate.)
9:00 Morning Snack/Care Routines (bathroom, diaper changing and hand washing)
9:30 Outdoor Classroom
Children are encouraged to create and play games with their peers. Teacher directed activities as well as self-directed games are gross motor oriented.
10:15 Interest Centers/ Preschool Time:
Teacher-directed activity (fine motor and/or language)
Dramatic Play Center - props reflect theme/lesson plans
Block Center - contains materials for independent play
Creativity & Art Center- has available self-directed art materials as well as a predetermined art project that require some assistance from the teacher
Language & Circle Time Center - books will be available for the children to explore on their own. There will also be teacher-directed activities that may occur during the week.
11:00 Teacher-directed activity (Music/Movement)
11:30 Lunch/Care Routines
12:00p.m. Rest Time
Teacher-directed activities for children who are awake
2:00 Care Routines
Teacher-directed activities (Manipulatives) Quiet listening music
2:45 Afternoon Snack
3:15 Interest Centers
Teacher-directed activities (Thinking/Socio-emotional)
Child-directed activities in interest centers
4:00 Outdoor Classroom
4:45 Circle time/Literature Exploration
5:15 Family Time Zone begins
Teacher-directed activities (Language Development)
6:00 Family Time Zone continues
Care Routines
6:30 Greeting parents/departure with children"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach



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Quality of Teaching



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Home School Connection



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Discipline, Health and Safety



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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 2 months to
5 years
$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Schedule a visit the parent interview and child assessment medical information

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Diversity  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



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