Tangipahoa, LA

La Petite Academy of Hammond offers comprehensive early childhood education with a research-based curriculum that focuses on developmental milestones. The center provides age-appropriate learning programs for infants through school-age children, featuring dedicated infant rooms with individualized care plans, structured preschool curriculum preparing children for kindergarten, and engaging after-school programs. Facilities include secure access systems, age-appropriate playgrounds, and modern classrooms with educational technology. Teachers maintain low child-to-staff ratios and participate in ongoing professional development. The center emphasizes safety with strict security protocols, regular sanitation procedures, and comprehensive background checks for all staff.

The Learning Center at North Oaks is a hospital-affiliated childcare facility known for exceptional health and safety standards. Serving primarily healthcare employees but also accepting community families, the center offers developmentally appropriate curriculum with emphasis on early literacy, STEM activities, and social-emotional learning. The facility features state-of-the-art security including biometric access, comprehensive health screening protocols, and on-site medical resources. Classrooms are designed with learning centers that promote exploration and hands-on activities. The staff includes experienced early childhood educators with CPR and first aid certification, and the center maintains excellent teacher retention rates. Parents appreciate the transparent communication and regular developmental progress reports.

KinderCare at Hammond provides nationally-recognized early childhood education with a balanced approach to learning and development. The center implements the KinderCare curriculum which focuses on literacy, math, science, and social skills through play-based and structured activities. Special features include phonics-based reading readiness programs, hands-on science exploration, and character development activities. The facility offers secure entry systems, age-separated playgrounds with safety surfaces, and nutritionally balanced meals prepared on-site. Teachers participate in continuous training and many hold early childhood education degrees. The center maintains strong parent partnerships through daily communication, parent-teacher conferences, and family engagement events.