La Petite Academy



Welcome to Our School

Welcome to La Petite Academy in Pelham-Alabaster, AL! This facility opened in 1988 with the goal of providing the best early education for families in the Shelby County area. We are an Alabama Quality rated school. We service all surrounding areas including Helena, Alabaster and Calera!

My name is Yasheta Sanderfer, I am the academy director, and I have been with the company for 20 years. I have been in the early education field for over 30 years and was awarded the District People Leadership Award in 2016, the Above and Beyond award in 2018 and Educational Excellence Award 2023.

Our facility is a leader in early education, providing programs for Infants and Preschoolers through School-Age children. Our teachers are highly trained and personally get to know and understand each child, to recognize their strengths, skill levels, and areas for improvements.

We’re committed to keeping you connected throughout the day while your child is in our care. Get access to live streaming video of your child’s classroom, plus other real-time updates, with our exclusive mobile app for families, SproutAbout.

Come in for a tour of our fantastic La Petite Academy educational daycare in Pelham-Alabaster, AL today! 







Kumon Math & Reading of Hoover


Ages 3 plusCome See How Kumon Can Benefit Your Kids

At the orientation, you'll find out how Kumon's unique approach to learning can help your kids:

  • Master math and reading, often helping them earn their best grades ever
  • Build study skills such as confidence, focus and work ethic
  • Reduce homework stress and test anxiety

Your child/children will complete an assessment that will give you:

  • Valuable insights into where they stand in their learning
  • A recommended progression path that shows what your kids can achieve in their first six months of Kumon

The instructor will prepare an individualized lesson plan for your kids and support them as they progress through Kumon.