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 47% 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 62 reviews)); "Good Benefits and 401K matched at %4" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great coworkers and families." ((in 42 reviews)); "Great people and everyone truly cares about the kids." ((in 31 reviews)); "Flexible hours as sub and could go to different rooms" ((in 23 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 172 reviews)); "Poor management and sneaky business behind closed doors" ((in 131 reviews)); "Plus most schools are lower during holidays and people want to take time off to be with family." ((in 25 reviews)); "Extreme favoritism." ((in 16 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 14 reviews))

La Petite Academy reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(1,412 total reviews)

John Bork

86% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,412 reviews)

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La Petite Academy has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,412 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 Educación industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Jun 1, 2026

Closest job to home but very stressful

Lead teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

was the closest to home job I could find

Cons

most stressful job I've ever had

La Petite Academy Response

1mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience did not meet expectations. We take concerns regarding workplace stress seriously and appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective. Feedback from current and former team members helps us identify opportunities to improve the employee experience.

4.0

May 29, 2026

Family-friendly environment but understaffed

Assistant director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work and bring your children

Cons

Not enough staff for other staff to get job done .

La Petite Academy Response

1mo

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you view La Petite Academy as a great place to work and for families. Feedback like yours helps us identify opportunities to better support both our team members and the children in our care.

4.0

May 28, 2026

Supportive management in a fast-paced environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun, loving, kind, good ,management , busy

Cons

Long days , busy, fast paced, overwhelming , over all good place

La Petite Academy Response

1mo

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience with your team and management and found the work rewarding. We also appreciate your perspective on the fast-paced nature of the role and the demands that can come with it. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your contributions to La Petite Academy.

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