La Petite Academy of Merritt Island
La Petite Academy, 2200 N Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32953
About
La Petite Academy of Merritt Island offers Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs that include activities such as Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga. The program uses an assessment-based curriculum and trained teachers implement lesson plans and track developmental progress daily. Families have access to the SproutAbout mobile app, which includes live streaming video of classrooms and real-time updates.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily 4-hour program
The program includes a Before & After School option for school-age students and a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program that offers a free daily 4-hour session with breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. Enhanced enrichment programs are available for an additional fee and include Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga. La Petite Academy of Merritt Island is accredited as a high-quality early education program.
The leadership team includes Dana Kaplan as Director, Stefani Burdett-Lewis as Assistant Director, and Heather Roberts as Team Lead. Dana Kaplan holds a General AA, Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR. Stefani Burdett-Lewis holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with Special Certification in Deaf Education K–12, a Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR. Heather Roberts holds an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, a Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR, is a certified Master Teacher, and has 14 years of experience.
The mission statement for La Petite Academy of Merritt Island states that it provides Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs designed to support every stage of early childhood development. The program notes that it is proud to be accredited and has been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Enrolled families describe the staff as communicative, helpful, professional, caring, and joyful, and several families state that their children love going to the school. Families mention frequent updates and photos through apps such as brightwheel and SproutAbout (referred to as “watch me grow” by one family), and note specific appreciation for the director, assistant director, and classroom teachers. Multiple testimonials describe the school as amazing, fantastic, and awesome, and several families say they wish they had enrolled earlier or that they absolutely love this location.
Last updated June 1, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) is a free daily 4-hour program
The program includes a Before & After School option for school-age students and a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program that offers a free daily 4-hour session with breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care. Enhanced enrichment programs are available for an additional fee and include Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga. La Petite Academy of Merritt Island is accredited as a high-quality early education program.
The leadership team includes Dana Kaplan as Director, Stefani Burdett-Lewis as Assistant Director, and Heather Roberts as Team Lead. Dana Kaplan holds a General AA, Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR. Stefani Burdett-Lewis holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with Special Certification in Deaf Education K–12, a Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR. Heather Roberts holds an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, a Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR, is a certified Master Teacher, and has 14 years of experience.
The mission statement for La Petite Academy of Merritt Island states that it provides Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs designed to support every stage of early childhood development. The program notes that it is proud to be accredited and has been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Enrolled families describe the staff as communicative, helpful, professional, caring, and joyful, and several families state that their children love going to the school. Families mention frequent updates and photos through apps such as brightwheel and SproutAbout (referred to as “watch me grow” by one family), and note specific appreciation for the director, assistant director, and classroom teachers. Multiple testimonials describe the school as amazing, fantastic, and awesome, and several families say they wish they had enrolled earlier or that they absolutely love this location.
Last updated June 1, 2026.
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