Is La Petite Academy a good company to work for?

La Petite Academy has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 1,432 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 56% over the last 12 months. 87% of employees would recommend working at La Petite Academy to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about La Petite Academy have been left by employees working as Director , Academy Director and Assistant Director .

Does La Petite Academy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, La Petite Academy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at La Petite Academy. This rating has improved by 46% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at La Petite Academy?

87% of La Petite Academy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated La Petite Academy 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at La Petite Academy?

Teacher (247) , Lead Teacher (217) , Director (83) , Assistant Teacher (64) , Assistant Director (57) , Teacher Assistant (38) , Team Lead (37) , Preschool Teacher (23) , Teaching Assistant (19) , Daycare Teacher (16) , Infant Teacher (16) , Master Teacher (16) , Academy Director (15) , Lead Pre-k Teacher (14) , Lead Preschool Teacher (14)

What are the pros of working at La Petite Academy according to real employee reviews?

"Staff was friendly and helpful" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good Benefits and 401K matched at %4" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great coworkers and families." ((in 47 reviews)); "Great people and everyone truly cares about the kids." ((in 32 reviews)); "Experience working with kids and good training." ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at La Petite Academy according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and they ask way too much of you" ((in 171 reviews)); "Poor management and sneaky business behind closed doors" ((in 137 reviews)); "Long hours and you be worn out day 4" ((in 23 reviews)); "we can get time off" ((in 21 reviews)); "The lower management that you love are beholden to upper management you don't know, who can even go above them to fire you." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the top reviewed La Petite Academy locations?

Albuquerque , San Antonio , Jacksonville , Kansas City , Las Vegas , Aurora , Virginia Beach , Houston , Knoxville , Memphis , Orlando , Shelby , Merritt Island , Fort Worth , Omaha , Winston-Salem , Tucson , Olathe , Benbrook , Chesapeake , Stafford , Madison , Raleigh , Indianapolis , Westerville , Naperville , Richmond , Saint Louis , Oklahoma City , Horn Lake

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4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,414 total reviews)

John Bork

85% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Culture & values

4.4

Career opportunities

4.3

Senior management

4.1

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

La Petite Academy has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,414 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The La Petite Academy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 27, 2026

One of the best Early Learning Centers

Teacher

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CEO approval

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Pros

Solid pay for experienced teachers, good management, good schedule

Cons

None that come to mind

La Petite Academy Response

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a positive experience and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Wishing you all the best!

5.0

May 18, 2026

Supportive leadership and culture with fast-paced work

Director

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working as a Director at Learning Care Group was a very positive experience. The company has a supportive leadership team, a collaborative culture, and a strong focus on professional growth. I appreciated the opportunity to make an impact while working with passionate and dedicated teams. Overall, it’s a great organization for leaders who value teamwork, development, and making a difference in early childhood education.

Cons

The work can be fast-paced at times, especially during peak enrollment periods, but it also creates opportunities for growth and leadership development.

La Petite Academy Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience and for your many years of dedication to La Petite Academy and Learning Care. We’re so glad to hear you’ve had a positive experience with the supportive leadership team, collaborative culture, and growth opportunities within the organization. We also appreciate your honest perspective on the fast-paced nature of the role during peak enrollment periods. Thank you again for taking the time to provide thoughtful feedback and for the impact you continue to make each day.

5.0

May 13, 2026

Helpful lesson plans, but materials are lacking

Teacher

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CEO approval

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Pros

I like the fact the lesson plan are already implemented, we just have to break it down.

Cons

Is so challenging, we need materials

La Petite Academy Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience. We’re glad to hear you value the lesson plan structure and curriculum support provided within the classroom. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding classroom materials and resources, as insights like yours help us continue improving support for our teachers and school teams.

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