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About La Petite Academy on Encino Rio
La Petite Academy on Encino Rio
La Petite Academy on Encino Rio provides a comprehensive educational journey led by Director Kristina Guzman. The center follows a STEAM-based School Readiness Pathway, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math into daily activities for all ages. With a tenured teaching team boasting a combined 115 years of experience, the program offers a stable, nurturing environment for children from infancy through school age. The facility is thoughtfully designed with specialized learning centers that encourage hands-on discovery and social-emotional growth. Transparency is a core focus, highlighted by the SproutAbout app which provides parents with live streaming video of their child's classroom and real-time activity updates. Beyond core academics, the center promotes physical wellness through the Grow Fit initiative, providing healthy meals and snacks daily.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
My daughter loves her teachers and they are wonderful with the children. I love that they do weekly curriculums and also love being able to see pictures and videos daily of my child!
Mrs. Christine & Mrs. Christina are the greatest! As well as Mrs. Maricela and Mrs. Karis. This school has been a blessing!
La Petite Academy at Encino Rio was an exceptional experience for both my infant and 4-year-old. The care they provided was outstanding, consistently delivering on their promises. The curriculum was thoughtfully designed, fostering growth and learning in a safe and nurturing environment. From the leadership team to the teachers, the staff was dedicated, professional, and genuinely caring. My children thrived during their time there, and I couldn’t have been happier with our decision to enroll them.
Completed our 1st week with the infant care program — what an experience! As a first time mom, I cried; on the tour, the first drop off, and every day my 1st week. But as I watch the camera's, and see how amazing they are with my 6 month old, it's made my struggle only an internal one. They send pictures and videos of him laughing and playing. And they don't over do it either. They let him have his space and just observe his environment and everything that is going on around him. They allow interaction, but also don't let the other friends climb all over him — a great balance! I have never felt like they've ignored my baby or pretended to care just because someone is in the room. The conversations and comfortability they have with these growing humans is so genuine. Although it's only been 1 week, I'm so happy we started at La Petite and chose this location. Considering all the reviews are years old, stay tuned for a 1 month update! 🤍
Our family recently moved to San Antonio and was worried about my daughter adjusting at a new school. My 4yr can be a bit much for most, but Mr. Clint and Ms. Kelsey have been so wonderful with her. Even when my sons after school program is closed for the breaks they have taken him with no problems. On top of that Kristina, the director, has been so understanding to my families situation and has gone above and beyond for us. The staff at La Petite Academy has been more than welcoming. They have provided a second home for my children
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Safety Record
As of recent state data, this location (License #222476) has recorded 14 total violations, including 1 high-risk, 7 medium-risk, and 6 low-risk deficiencies. It carries a Severity Risk Index (SRI) of 3.17, which exceeds the city average of 1.96 and places it in a higher-risk category according to local safety analysis. No major news-reported incidents, such as the criminal cases or fires associated with other San Antonio La Petite Academy locations, were found for this specific address.
Parent Reputation
The facility maintains a strong overall reputation among parents, with a 4.74/5 star rating on ResellerRatings and 5/5 stars on Winnie. Reviews frequently highlight 'loving and caring teachers' and success with developmental milestones, such as speech improvement. However, some parents have reported concerns regarding crowded classrooms for toddlers and inconsistent communication from management regarding enrollment and waitlists.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for San Antonio locations indicate significant concerns regarding low wages (starting at approximately $10 per hour) and high staff turnover. Teachers describe the work environment as stressful with high child-to-teacher ratios and report that management support can be inconsistent, leading to feelings of being overworked and underpaid compared to industry standards.
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