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    La Petite Academy Reviews

    Updated January 15, 2019
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    La Petite Academy CEO Barbara J. Beck
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    Pros

    • "Mon-Fri; working with children;" (in 17 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 44 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. "Great Stepping Stone"

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      Former Employee - Lead Teacher
      Former Employee - Lead Teacher
      Doesn't Recommend

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

      Pros

      Working with kids, good learning experience

      Cons

      Low pay, poor benefits, stressful and chaotic work environment

      La Petite Academy Response

      Jan 17, 2019 – Recruiting Manager

      Thank you for your review. We strive to provide a positive environment for our employees despite the challenges that the ECE field can bring. We appreciate your hard work in your school. Again, thank... More

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    3. "Only if you have patience."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at La Petite Academy full-time

      Pros

      My awesome coworkers made it worth it.

      Cons

      Children that have behaviour issues.

    4. "Lead Teacher"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at La Petite Academy full-time

      Pros

      Love working with the kids
      The parents are very welcoming and easy to talk to
      The director is very welcoming and easy to talk to

      Cons

      Very strict when it comes to overtime
      Pay is not good
      Seems that all corporate cares about is enrollment

      La Petite Academy Response

      Jan 11, 2019

      Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you love working with the children and families at your center. As a company, we strive to provide a supportive work... More

    5. "Teacher"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Novi, MI
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Novi, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

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

      Pros

      Management is understanding to employees and their families.

      Cons

      I don't have any cons.

    6. "Childcare Teacher"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at La Petite Academy full-time

      Pros

      Get to work with little kids

      Cons

      Pay is very horrible

      La Petite Academy Response

      Dec 28, 2018

      Thanks for the review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed working with the children at La Petite Academy. As a company, we strive to provide a supportive work environment that offers a development path... More

    7. "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

    8. Helpful (2)

      "Teacher"

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      Current Employee - Teacher in Virginia Beach, VA
      Current Employee - Teacher in Virginia Beach, VA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Working with children and watching them grow. Weekends and holidays off.

      Cons

      There are too many things teachers have to do (lesson plans, assessments, DOLs, cleaning, etc.) and not enough time in the day to also tend to the children. Honestly, it's not worth what we get paid. We're expected to come in even though we're sick and it just causes everyone else in the center to get sick. The company only cares about money and enrolling children when you can only have so many in the classroom which makes everything so stressful. There's also "blackouts," periods of times when you can't request time off (January and the summer months).

      Advice to Management

      Management tends to promise things but will forget. There's no use in asking them for anything. They don't communicate well.

    9. "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

    10. "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.