La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive

3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806

map3891 Lakeside Drive, Richmond, CA 94806

About

La Petite Academy on Lakeside Drive offers Infant and Toddler Care, Two's, Preschool, and Pre-Kindergarten programs. Children in this program can take part in activities such as Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga. Families have access to live streaming video of their child’s classroom through the SproutAbout mobile app, and the program also offers an enhanced series of interactive enrichment programs for an additional fee, as well as a full-day Summer Camp with hands-on activities and outdoor playtime.

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–6:00 PM

The leadership team includes Director Cynteria Ragler, Assistant Director Adrian Wesley, and Team Lead Michelle Lyles. Cynteria Ragler holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and First Aid/CPR certification, Adrian Wesley holds an A.A. in Early Childhood Education, and Michelle Lyles has Early Childhood Education units and First Aid/CPR certification. The program’s stated mission is to create a warm and welcoming environment by connecting with families to develop strong relationships and to keep families connected throughout the day while children are in care. The director describes being passionate about making a positive impact in the community, alongside a team committed to children’s education. The program operates under licenses 070215131, 070215161, and 073403146, and can be reached at 510.222.3070.

Enrolled families report positive experiences, including one family describing La Petite Academy as “one of the single best organizations I have ever interacted with for anything.” Another family states that their child has “learned everything he knows so far” from a specific teacher and the school, and notes feeling comfortable dropping their child off each morning and using the classroom cameras to watch throughout the day.

Last updated May 13, 2026.

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