How Much Does La Petite Academy Cost?

Updated on July 14, 2026 | Written by Alec Pow
This article was researched using 12 sources. See our methodology and corrections policy.

La Petite Academy tuition commonly requires a budget of about $200 to $500 per week, equal to roughly $10,400 to $26,000 per year for continuous care. Current publicly listed Georgia locations charge approximately $192 to $357 per week, but infant care and schools in higher-cost cities may charge more.

La Petite Academy does not publish one nationwide tuition schedule. Each school sets rates based on the child’s age, attendance schedule, local staffing costs, classroom availability, and program. Families must contact the selected school for an exact quote.

Tuition usually covers scheduled childcare and the age-specific educational program. Meals, diapers, wipes, school transportation, summer activities, and other services vary by location, so the weekly number should not be treated as the complete first-year cost.

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• Plan on approximately $200 to $500 (at $30 per hour, earning that amount would take about 0.8 to 2.1 full-time workdays, before taxes) per week for regular La Petite Academy childcare.
• Current government-published Georgia rates range from about $192 to $357 per week, depending on the school and child’s age.
• A weekly rate of $350 becomes $18,200 per year before registration and optional charges.
• Infant and toddler care usually costs more because younger classrooms require lower child-to-staff ratios.
• An annual registration fee is required, but the amount is set by the individual school.
• Regular tuition may remain due during absences, vacations, and some school breaks.
• Meals and diapers are included at some schools, but families should verify every inclusion in writing.

How Much Does La Petite Academy Tuition Cost?

The table below provides a practical national planning range rather than an official La Petite Academy price list. The company states that tuition is based on the chosen school and schedule on its tuition and offers page.

Program	Estimated weekly tuition	Estimated annual tuition
Infant care	$275 to $500+ (about 1.1 to 2.1 full-time workdays at $30 per hour)	$14,300 to $26,000+
Toddler and one-year-old care	$250 to $475	$13,000 to $24,700
Twos and early preschool	$225 to $425	$11,700 to $22,100
Preschool and Pre-K	$200 to $400	$10,400 to $20,800
Before- or after-school care	$85 to $225	$4,420 to $11,700
Drop-in or Flex Care	Quote required	Depends on days purchased

Annual figures multiply weekly tuition by 52 weeks. The actual yearly total may be lower if a family withdraws for part of the summer, but tuition policies, notice requirements, and space availability can make temporary withdrawal impractical.

Part-time schedules are available at participating schools. A three-day schedule does not always cost exactly 60% of a five-day schedule because the center must still reserve classroom capacity and meet staffing requirements.

Current Location Price Examples

Public childcare records from Georgia show how much rates can differ between La Petite Academy locations within the same state.

A Tyrone location lists full-day infant tuition at $357 (about 1.5 full-time workdays at $30 per hour) per week and one-year-old care at $324 per week in its state childcare profile.

A Powder Springs school lists:

• Infant care: $282 per week
• One-year-old care: $266 per week
• Two-year-old care: $256 per week
• Three-year-old care: $233 per week
• Four-year-old care: $216 per week

Those rates appear in the school’s Georgia provider listing.

A Riverdale school lists infant care at $233 per week, one- and two-year-old care at $226, and three- or four-year-old care at $192 in its current rate profile.

A Norcross-area location lists infant tuition at $292 per week, one-year-old care at $289, two-year-old care at $279, and three-year-old care at $254 in another public provider record.

These examples should not be presented as nationwide La Petite Academy rates. Childcare costs in California, Virginia, Nevada, and other expensive markets can follow a different price structure. They do show that age and location can change the bill by more than $100 per week within one state.

Weekly Tuition Becomes a Large Annual Bill

Weekly prices can make childcare appear more manageable than the full-year commitment.

A family paying $250 per week spends:

• About $1,083 per average month
• $13,000 across 52 weeks

At $350 per week, the cost becomes approximately $1,517 per month or $18,200 per year.

At $500 per week, the family pays approximately $2,167 per month or $26,000 per year.

Monthly conversions use 52 weeks divided across 12 months. Multiplying a weekly rate by four understates the yearly cost because a month contains about 4.33 weeks.

What Tuition May Include

La Petite Academy provides programs for infants through school-age children, though enrollment ages and available classrooms vary by school. Current programs include infants, toddlers, twos, early preschool, preschool, Pre-K, junior kindergarten, private kindergarten, before- and after-school care, summer camp, and drop-in care on the company’s program directory.

Regular tuition pays for the scheduled classroom placement and curriculum. Some schools also include:

• Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack
• Diapers and wipes for infants and young toddlers
• SproutAbout family communication access
• Classroom video at participating locations
• Age-specific learning materials

These are not safe chain-wide assumptions. The official FAQ says most schools offer an all-inclusive diaper program, while families usually supply prepared formula or breast milk. Parents should confirm the local policy through the La Petite Academy FAQ and the school director.

One Florida location states that breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack, diapers, and wipes are included for qualifying programs. That location-specific package appears on its Ocoee school page.

A school that includes meals and diapers may save a family money compared with a lower-priced center that requires both. The comparison should use the complete weekly household cost, not tuition alone.

Fees Outside the Weekly Rate

The enrollment agreement requires a nonrefundable annual registration fee, but leaves the amount blank for the local school to complete. The same agreement says weekly tuition is due on the first attendance day of the week and rates may change after notice.

The current enrollment packet also identifies a $30 weekly late-payment fee when tuition is not paid on time. State-specific terms may alter how that fee is applied.

Other possible costs include:

• Annual registration or re-registration
• Summer activity charges
• Field trips and optional electives
• Late pickup fees
• Returned-payment charges
• School transportation
• Special meals or personal supplies
• Alternate tuition during school breaks
• Care outside the contracted schedule

Parents should request the current fee sheet rather than relying on an old registration amount found in a review or discussion forum.

The Cost of Missed Days

Childcare tuition pays for a reserved classroom space, not only the days a child is physically present. Families may still owe the regular weekly rate when the child is sick, on vacation, or absent for another reason.

La Petite Academy’s enrollment packet states that tuition is payable each week and that alternate tuition fees may apply during school breaks. Exact vacation credits, closure rules, and withdrawal notice periods may differ by state or school agreement.

This can create a hidden cost for families with frequent travel. A parent paying $350 per week who does not receive a tuition credit for two vacation weeks still pays $700 while arranging no childcare.

Ask the director:

• Whether vacation weeks receive a credit
• Whether tuition is due during illness
• How weather and emergency closures are billed
• How many weeks of notice are required to withdraw
• Whether a reduced summer schedule risks losing the classroom space

A First-Year Infant Example

Consider an infant enrolled at a school charging $357 per week, matching the current publicly listed Tyrone rate.

The tuition calculation is:

• 52 weeks at $357: $18,564
• Illustrative annual registration fee: $150
• Two late-payment fees at $30: $60
• Optional activities or supplies: $200

The first-year total reaches $18,974.

The registration and activity figures are scenario assumptions because La Petite Academy does not publish national amounts for them. The example shows why a weekly tuition quote should be paired with the local fee sheet.

If diapers and wipes are included, that may offset part of the extra cost. If the family must supply formula, bottles, crib sheets, sunscreen, and labeled meals, those household expenses remain outside tuition.

Three Family Scenarios

One infant in full-time care: At $350 per week, tuition reaches $18,200 per year. Registration, late pickup, and optional programs may push the first-year cost toward $19,000.

One preschooler on a lower-cost schedule: At $225 per week, annual tuition is $11,700. The family should check whether a part-time or publicly funded Pre-K option changes the private tuition rate.

Two siblings enrolled together: An infant at $350 per week and a preschooler at $250 per week create a combined annual tuition bill of $31,200. Even a 10% sibling discount applied only to the lower rate would save $1,300 per year, not 10% of the full family bill.

Sibling discounts, corporate rates, and subsidy acceptance vary. Ask which child receives the discount and whether it applies to registration, camps, or optional services.

Flex Care and Drop-In Pricing

Flex Care allows families to buy prepaid childcare in five-day increments and use the days separately or together. The cards are valid for one year, no registration fee is charged for the Flex Care purchase, and the school asks for 48 hours of notice.

The structure is described on La Petite Academy’s Flex Care page, but no nationwide card price is published.

Drop-in care is subject to classroom capacity. Paying for five days does not create a guaranteed place on every requested date.

Compare the Flex Care price with the regular daily equivalent. A weekly tuition rate of $300 equals $60 per scheduled day across five days. A Flex Care card costing $400 would equal $80 per day. The higher daily rate may still make sense when the family needs occasional care without a continuing weekly commitment.

Discounts and Childcare Assistance

La Petite Academy is currently advertising a one-time tuition discount of up to $250 for qualifying new enrollments that begin regular attendance by September 4, 2026. Registration must be paid, tuition must be paid in advance, and the offer is subject to space and other restrictions.

A $250 credit reduces a $13,000 annual tuition bill by about 1.9%. It reduces a $20,000 bill by 1.25%. The offer helps with the first payment but does not change the long-run affordability of care.

Families may also investigate:

• State childcare subsidies
• Employer childcare discounts
• Military childcare assistance
• Dependent care flexible spending accounts
• The Child and Dependent Care Credit
• State-funded preschool or Pre-K programs

ChildCare.gov directs families to state and territory assistance programs through its childcare assistance directory.

For 2026, the federal dependent care assistance exclusion available through qualifying employer plans increased to $7,500, or $3,750 for married employees filing separately, according to the IRS employer benefits guide. Eligibility and tax treatment depend on the family’s circumstances and plan.

When La Petite Academy Fits

May fit your family if:

• You need full-day care on a regular weekday schedule.
• You value meals, diapers, or family app access when locally included.
• The school’s location works with your commute.
• The classroom has a confirmed opening for the required start date.
• The school accepts your subsidy, employer benefit, or military program.

May not fit your family if:

• You need guaranteed care on an irregular schedule.
• You cannot pay tuition during absences or unused weeks.
• The pickup deadline conflicts with your working hours.
• A nanny share or licensed home daycare is much closer to home.
• The local school does not offer the program or transportation you need.

The lowest weekly quote is not automatically the least expensive choice. A longer commute, frequent late pickups, excluded meals, or additional closure days can erase the saving.

What to Ask During the Tour

Request the complete rate sheet and enrollment agreement before paying a registration fee.

Confirm:

• The exact weekly tuition and days covered
• The annual registration fee
• The next expected tuition increase
• Vacation, illness, and closure billing
• Late payment and late pickup fees
• Meals, snacks, diapers, wipes, and formula policies
• Teacher-to-child ratios in the actual classroom
• Accreditation held by that specific location
• Camera and SproutAbout availability
• Withdrawal and schedule-change notice
• Sibling, employer, military, and subsidy discounts

Accreditation is location-specific. A North Las Vegas school reports NECPA accreditation, while a Plainfield, Illinois location reports NAEYC accreditation. Do not assume every La Petite Academy holds the same voluntary credential.

Related Daycare Costs

Other national childcare operators also use location-specific quotes. Comparing Children’s Learning Adventure tuition, Lightbridge Academy costs, and Kiddie Academy tuition can help identify whether a local La Petite Academy quote is competitive.

Compare the same child age, number of weekly days, daily hours, meals, registration fees, holiday policy, and optional programs. An infant rate should not be compared with a preschool rate, and a three-day schedule should not be compared with five-day tuition without converting both to the same annual basis.

Answers to Common Questions

How much is La Petite Academy per week?

A practical planning range is $200 to $500 per week. Current publicly listed Georgia locations charge about $192 to $357 per week, while rates elsewhere require a direct quote.

How much is La Petite Academy per month?

A weekly rate of $250 equals about $1,083 per month. A $400 weekly rate equals about $1,733 per month.

Does La Petite Academy include diapers and meals?

Most schools offer a diaper and wipe program, and many include meals and snacks. Formula and other supplies may remain the family’s responsibility. Confirm the local policy.

Does La Petite Academy charge when a child is absent?

Regular tuition may remain due because the school is reserving the classroom space. Vacation credits and closure policies depend on the local enrollment agreement.

Does La Petite Academy offer part-time care?

Part-time, Flex Care, and drop-in options are available at participating schools. Schedules, prices, and classroom availability vary by location.