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    La Petite Academy Reviews

    Updated November 18, 2018
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    La Petite Academy CEO Barbara J. Beck
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    Pros

    • "Mon-Fri; working with children;" (in 16 reviews)

    • "The Kids are great and there are many fun activities to do" (in 11 reviews)

    Cons

    • "very low pay, never leave on time" (in 43 reviews)

    • "Pay is not comparable to the amount of work you are expected to complete" (in 9 reviews)

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    1. "I liked working here as a lead teacher!"

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      Former Employee - Infant Lead Teacher in New Lenox, IL
      Former Employee - Infant Lead Teacher in New Lenox, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at La Petite Academy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      They had okay benefits and the pay was about average

      Cons

      Worked more than 40 hours some weeks.

      Advice to Management

      They did a great job!

    2. "teacher/float"

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      Current Employee - Teacher/Float in Lynnwood, WA
      Current Employee - Teacher/Float in Lynnwood, WA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      great place to work, great work enviroment

      Cons

      some of the staff wants your help but when you need help they are to busy

      Advice to Management

      nothing to add they are doing great

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    3. "Toddler Teacher"

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      Former Employee - Lead Teacher in Phoenix, AZ
      Former Employee - Lead Teacher in Phoenix, AZ
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at La Petite Academy (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great environment, lots of support from directors and corporate

      Cons

      Some days are slower than others, some co-workers didn't get along

    4. "Amazing concept, poor execution"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time

      Pros

      The hours: 6:30 AM to 6 PM
      Weekends off
      Holidays
      PTO
      Full-time employees can opt to receive benefits, including vision and dental
      Competitive pay
      They will help you receive your CDA or ECE
      Opportunities to advance

      Cons

      Management drops the ball
      High turn-over rate with employees and enrollments
      Breaks are 15 minutes or not there on any given day
      Very expensive for enrolled families
      Favoritism between employees
      Not the most flexible with scheduling
      Working with mostly women, there can be a lot of drama and gossip

      Advice to Management

      Better checks and balances system. More involvement from corporate office with employees.
      Ability to have confidential conversations with management and it stay confidential.

    5. "So Far SO GOOD!"

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      Current Employee - Lead Preschool Teacher in West Chester, OH
      Current Employee - Lead Preschool Teacher in West Chester, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great people, no drama,

      Cons

      Cut hours unexpectedly and benefits tend to come with a fairly major BUT even though are benefits are decent

      Advice to Management

      My manager has made every single soul feel welcome and accepted. we feel like we can talk to her too.

    6. "Not family oriented"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      Pros

      Great hours, work with cute kids.

      Cons

      Never allows any wiggle room for doctors appointments

    7. "assistant teacher"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Novi, MI
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Novi, MI

      I worked at La Petite Academy full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      friendly, caring, hard working , promotes safety

      Cons

      can get hectic with kids

    8. "Great job if you love kids"

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      Current Employee - Teacher in Lakeland, FL
      Current Employee - Teacher in Lakeland, FL

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The kids! Watching them grow and learn new things
      Great teamwork at my center. Everyone gets along and jumps in to help whenever needed.
      My director and management team are hands on and involved and jump in to help whenever needed.
      My director is very approachable and is there
      The families, most of them, are nice and appreciative of what we do

      Cons

      Sometimes we get so busy that we may have to wait for a little bit to go to the restroom.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work. Thanks for being handson

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Nope"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time

      Pros

      Great parents, decent paid time off for full time

      Cons

      Management is a joke. They have no concerns for the well being of the teachers, or the kids for that matter. They are about cramming as many kids in for profit, despite what it does to the quality of care and education. There are blatant issues of favoritism. Constant promises of resolutions to work isssues that will never be fulfilled.

    10. "Great Opportunities!"

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      Current Employee - Lead Teacher
      Current Employee - Lead Teacher
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Opportunity to move up is always available

      Cons

      Pay is not the greatest

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