La Petite Academy of Bellevue

La Petite in Bellevue is the absolute best. We have had our kids go through every room from infant to Pre K and each room is great. The director is amazing and so are all of the teachers. I know that they truly care for and love our kiddos and that is something you dont always find at child care centers. They have cameras available in the app that you can watch and they post multiple updates throughout the day. Wouldnt consider sending my kids anywhere else.
Mar 2nd, 2024

Took my 2yo here and I'm mortified by the experience we had. 1st 3 weeks there they wouldn't give her water to drink throughout the day and depending on which person you talk to there it was because I brought a sippy cup instead of a straw cup or she couldn't have it because she didn't know the ASL for water. Gave them the medical paperwork they require to prove my 2yo has a wheat allergy and brought her meals and snacks every day but they still fed her food made from whole wheat. My daughter was ignored/neglected in their care so often that she learned to operate the hand sink she spent at least half a day in each week because they didn't keep her from climbing on a CERAMIC counter. They have staff who I watched on camera put my 2yo's lunch box with her afternoon snack still inside on the floor at lunch time underneath another 2yo's feet because this lady was too lazy to get up and set her food on a food cart that the meals for the non allergy kids had on it. They also let her outside without her jacket in 50 weather and her hands and arms were like ice when she got picked up, but when I complained they tried to tell me she took it off and it had only been for a few minutes (impossible because my daughter runs around in unzipped/unbuttoned jackets and sweaters all the time and has never tried to take them off, not once she loves having them on). And when you bring any of this to the director and assistant director's attention you get excuses and lies and then once they've neglected your kid to the point you feel the need to report them you get kicked out with zero notice (less than zero notice, I was informed at 4pm the evening before she was supposed to return). I will give la petite academy corporate this, the woman Allison who answers the 800 number was very helpful. She tried to get me in contact with regional and district supervisors but all of them were too lazy to bother to contact me or respond to me after Allison tried to make them talk to me. Find somewhere else for your kids, I spent my days worrying that I was going to get a phone call to meet my daughter at the hospital because she got so little care here. Shame on La Petite Academy for allowing such bad caregivers to take care of such small non verbal children. And for the record my daughter only went 2-3 days a week and we were kicked out in under 2 months.
Jan 9th, 2024

This is seriously the best place! Dont hesitate to take your kiddos here. We have been attending for 3.5 years , have been through every classroom with two kiddos, and are extremely happy. They are our second family! Carolyn is an amazing director and is excellent at communication. Not only that, but she and her team treat our girls with so much kindness and respect. I also love seeing how engaged the team is with the kids. It did not take us long at all to establish full trust with La Petite of Bellevue!
Dec 17th, 2023

We just left this La Petite, as we moved to a new state, and I would RECOMMEND this daycare to every family! Rather than a daycare, it's truly a home away from home. From the moment we started both of our boys (2+ years apart), they were loved and cared for, deeply. Truly! And my husband and I have very high expectations. Ms. Angie in the infant room is incredible. Ms. Shaleigh in the Infant 2 room comforted my son daily, even months after he was transferred to the next room because it was time for him to move up. Ms. Julie made both of my sons feel at home, while helping them grow. Ms. Shelby remained a favorite of BOTH my sons, even when she was not the teacher in their classrooms. Ms. Elizabeth helped my son LEARN Spanish (incredible!!). Ms. Alexis made my son feel cared for everyday. Ms. Vicky made my son feel comfortable when drop offs got hard due to his age. Ms. Elle comforted my son daily, immediately after she started working there!! Ms. Lilly cared for my youngest son in the Infant room and then became a favorite of my older son's when she switched to the pre-school room. Ms. Mary, the cook, made my kids feel welcome and cared for everyday. Ms. Katie made my youngest feel safe! Even the teachers my kids have never had, like Ms. Kaitlyn, made my kids feel welcome, awesome and COMFORTABLE! This daycare is ran by Ms. Carolyn, who is the best daycare director I personally have ever worked with. She has created a place where staff thrive and are engaged and its reflected in the curriculum, how they work with each child and the great activities put on everyday to help children grow. I do not believe my kids would be where they are today in terms of their development if it was not for this daycare!
Oct 22nd, 2023

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