Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Fresno. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Full Ranking Detail
Ages 6wk–12yrFull-Day Care
La Petite Academy of Fresno is a 40-year-old national chain center serving infants through school-age children, located at 999 E Teague Ave in northeast Fresno. The academy offers comprehensive before- and after-school care with an open-door policy and hands-on curriculum; staff bring combined teaching experience of 120+ years and maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Enrichment electives span handwriting, advanced math, music, Spanish, and yoga, while SproutAbout live-streaming provides daily visibility into classrooms. Extended hours (6:30 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday) support working families. Parent reviews on ResellerRatings average 4.58 stars across 36 reviews, though the absence of public Google reviews limits independent verification of local experience. As a higher-cost national chain, it primarily serves the Woodward Park area's higher-income families rather than the broader Fresno community.
Safety7.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes hands-on learning experiences with an open-door policy. Teachers committed to ongoing training with combined 120+ years of experience.
Programs & activities: Infants, toddlers, preschool, and transitional kindergarten plus programs for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Enrichment electives include handwriting, advanced math, music, phonics, soccer, Spanish, and yoga.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Free live streaming video of child's classroom via SproutAbout mobile app. Staff CPR/First Aid certified. License numbers 103801101 and 103801102.
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