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 activities that include Handwriting & Advanced Math, Music, Phonics, Soccer, Spanish, and Yoga. The program also offers Wondercamp, a full-day summer program that includes friendship, playtime, discovery, field trips, and food, as well as additional field trips during the year. Families can also choose an enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs for an additional fee.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Offer provides up to $200 off the first week of attendance. Each $200 tuition credit is applied to one (1) week of tuition in weekly-billed schools and one (1) month of tuition in monthly-billed schools. $200 credit applies for tuition at or above $200. In the event that the tuition charge is less than $200, a credit in the amount of the full weekly or monthly tuition will apply instead of $200. Maximum total discount $200. Tuition must be paid in advance by check or ACH to qualify.
La Petite Academy of Merritt Island states that it provides high-quality Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs designed to support every stage of early childhood development. The program uses an assessment-based curriculum tailored to each child’s needs, with trained teachers implementing engaging lesson plans and tracking developmental progress daily. It offers a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) free daily 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care, as well as a Before & After School program for school-age students.
The program uses the SproutAbout mobile app to provide live streaming video of classrooms and real-time updates, and this live streaming video is provided free through the app. La Petite Academy of Merritt Island is accredited and has been recognized as a high-quality early education program. The company offers a Master Teacher program for educators, and Heather Roberts is noted as a certified Master Teacher who completed this program.
The leadership team includes Dana Kaplan as Director, Stefani Burdett-Lewis as Assistant Director, and Heather Roberts as Team Lead. Staff credentials include Dana Kaplan with a General AA, Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR; Stefani Burdett-Lewis with a B.S. in Elementary Education with Special Certification in Deaf Education K-12, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR; and Heather Roberts with an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR, and certification as a Master Teacher.
Enrolled families describe good communication from staff, say the school is amazing, and note that staff absolutely love their children and that their children have learned a lot while enrolled. Families mention liking the Brightwheel app and the updates they receive, and one family says they are excited for Watch Me Grow. Several families describe the director and assistant director as nice and professional, and say they feel comfortable. Multiple families say their children love going to school, have made great friends, and that staff are welcoming, happy, joyful, professional, caring, and dedicated to their child and family. One family mentions specific staff members, including Kelly, Britny, Mariah, Heather, Courtney, Lynn, Roriale, Cindy, and Jade, and notes daily photos received through Brightwheel. Families also describe the location as fantastic, say they absolutely love this location, and say their child feels safe.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Offer provides up to $200 off the first week of attendance. Each $200 tuition credit is applied to one (1) week of tuition in weekly-billed schools and one (1) month of tuition in monthly-billed schools. $200 credit applies for tuition at or above $200. In the event that the tuition charge is less than $200, a credit in the amount of the full weekly or monthly tuition will apply instead of $200. Maximum total discount $200. Tuition must be paid in advance by check or ACH to qualify.
La Petite Academy of Merritt Island states that it provides high-quality Infant Care, Preschool, and other age-specific programs designed to support every stage of early childhood development. The program uses an assessment-based curriculum tailored to each child’s needs, with trained teachers implementing engaging lesson plans and tracking developmental progress daily. It offers a Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) free daily 4-hour program that includes breakfast and lunch, with the option of extended wrap care, as well as a Before & After School program for school-age students.
The program uses the SproutAbout mobile app to provide live streaming video of classrooms and real-time updates, and this live streaming video is provided free through the app. La Petite Academy of Merritt Island is accredited and has been recognized as a high-quality early education program. The company offers a Master Teacher program for educators, and Heather Roberts is noted as a certified Master Teacher who completed this program.
The leadership team includes Dana Kaplan as Director, Stefani Burdett-Lewis as Assistant Director, and Heather Roberts as Team Lead. Staff credentials include Dana Kaplan with a General AA, Director's Credential, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR; Stefani Burdett-Lewis with a B.S. in Elementary Education with Special Certification in Deaf Education K-12, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, and First Aid & CPR; and Heather Roberts with an A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Staff Credential, DCF 45 hours, First Aid & CPR, and certification as a Master Teacher.
Enrolled families describe good communication from staff, say the school is amazing, and note that staff absolutely love their children and that their children have learned a lot while enrolled. Families mention liking the Brightwheel app and the updates they receive, and one family says they are excited for Watch Me Grow. Several families describe the director and assistant director as nice and professional, and say they feel comfortable. Multiple families say their children love going to school, have made great friends, and that staff are welcoming, happy, joyful, professional, caring, and dedicated to their child and family. One family mentions specific staff members, including Kelly, Britny, Mariah, Heather, Courtney, Lynn, Roriale, Cindy, and Jade, and notes daily photos received through Brightwheel. Families also describe the location as fantastic, say they absolutely love this location, and say their child feels safe.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
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