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Barbara J. Beck
102 Ratings
Pros
Mon-Fri; working with children; (in 19 reviews)
Friendly and fun environment, good benefits, get to work with adorable kids, opportunity for growth, get to be creative, consistent schedule (in 11 reviews)
Cons
very low pay, never leave on time (in 36 reviews)
Pay is not comparable to the amount of work you are expected to complete (in 9 reviews)
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"I Love my school and LCG is an awesome company!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
great benefit packages that include 401k
shows appreciation for staff
encourages professional development
promotes work life balance
compensation is average but who is ever satisfied with their salary?
fair and consistent treatment of all employees is a priorityCons
None really, all good early educators understand that flexibility is key to working with children. Staff scheduling and salaries are based on student enrollment. If you want good hours and pay, you must work hard to contribute to your school team not be the problem.
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work!
La Petite Academy 2017-06-14 10:54 PDT ![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Lead Teacher"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
There are many growth opportunities. The company has a tuition assistance program. There are a variety of trainings throughout the year so you are always learning. It’s very rewarding to watch a child accomplish a milestone! Management is very easy to talk to if you have any questions or concerns. The benefits are good and include health insurance, 401k and paid time off.
Cons
The employee discount for childcare isn’t a lot for younger children. There are no other cons though. It’s a great company to work for!
Advice to Management
They’re great at Merritt Island FL!!! Keep doing what you’re doing!
La Petite Academy 2017-10-13 08:21 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"School Management"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
You make or break your own success with the company. Work hard and the possibilities are there to advance.
Cons
Ability to hire and retain high quality employees.
Advice to Management
Be organized and be a professional. If your not organized, you can't lead. If your not a professional, your staff won't follow you.
La Petite Academy 2018-04-19 20:46 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Rewarding"
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RecommendsNo opinion of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy (More than 3 years)
Pros
I enjoy the family-like atmosphere. I really feel valued as an employee. The company clearly values quality care for children.
Cons
Working with this company is highly structured. There is limited benefits for part-time employees. High turnover with children and staff.
La Petite Academy 2018-04-12 21:55 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Food Specialist"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
The best thing about working here is the family environment. The staff are very loving and warm toward each other and the kids in care.
Cons
This industry doesn’t pay well. The company doesn’t allow management to hire extra staff for occasions when teachers have to miss work for illness or other reasons.
Advice to Management
Keep up the great work!
La Petite Academy 2018-04-01 15:47 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Lies"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at La Petite Academy full-time
Pros
Benefits
Discounted childcare
Escalating discount
Lifemart discountsCons
Manipulate people
Underpaid
Left out of ratio
Uneducated and under qualified corporate managementAdvice to Management
Care more about your employees than profit margins!
La Petite Academy 2018-04-12 21:00 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Cook"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time
Pros
The employees make you feel warm and welcome
Cons
There is serious lack of structure amongst management.
Advice to Management
My advice to management is to have their employees backs.
La Petite Academy 2018-04-08 14:03 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Kids are great, Except management needs help"
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I worked at La Petite Academy part-time (Less than a year)
Pros
the kids are amazing and so are their families
work weekdays and have weekends off
you learn a lot with working with the kidsCons
When it comes to an issue between you and another employee there is favoritism put in place
La Petite Academy 2018-03-10 23:03 PST![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Lead Teacher"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at La Petite Academy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Off all weekends and holidays
Cons
Horrible management,poor communication,constant lack of staff & huge overturn. You will be expected to work full shifts with minimum to no break time at all. You will be expected to attend monthly staff meetings with absolutely no notice. You will be micromanaged from every end of the company. You will be promised benefits including Medical Dental Optical and PTO but you will not be told that it takes months and months and months to acquire enough hours to actually obtain those benefits. You will be expected to prepare multiple activities and crafts with your children on a daily basis but the supplies to complete those activities will not be supplied as promised. You will spend out of pocket for something as simple as tape for your classroom.
Advice to Management
Listen to what your staff and parents are saying. The negative,not just the positive. Be proactive to improve the schools environment. Appreciate and build up your loyal staff.
La Petite Academy 2018-03-29 15:52 PDT![La Petite Academy Logo]()
"Bad company"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at La Petite Academy full-time
Pros
Love to work with children
Cons
Crazy place , no control , so stressful and the manger say ok about something today and she comes tomorrow saying No
Advice to Management
The management staff need to be change cause unfortunately they know how to play the games with the customer
La Petite Academy 2018-03-29 19:37 PDT
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La Petite Academy Response
Dec 6, 2017 – Recruiting Coordinator
Thank you for taking the time to write such a great review! We appreciate all that you do for our children and families!