La Petite Academy's Preschool Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten in two years, and to become a successful lifetime learner.
In the short term, our Preschool teachers are focusing on preparing your child for the next level of curriculum at La Petite Academy, which is our Pre-Kindergarten Program.
Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.
We view nearly every activity in which your child engages as opportunities to teach.
So when you visit La Petite Academy and see children playing with others, in our learning centers, or alone reading a book, you'll know they are all learning. And having fun.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
La Petite Academy-smoketown Rd ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Petite Academy-smoketown Rd?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy-smoketown Rd is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to La Petite Academy-smoketown Rd is Christ Chapel Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cloverdale School (0.3 miles away)
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85
Grades: PK-12 | 397 students 0.4 miles 13909 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 670-3822
0.4
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Cardinal Montessori School
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Grades: PK-6 | 104 students 2.5 miles 1424 G Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3810
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3810
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PK-6
104
Grades: PK-8 | 446 students 2.5 miles 13750 Marys Way
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-4447
2.5
PK-8
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Grades: NS-8 | 251 students 2.6 miles 3480 Commission Court
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(703) 491-1444
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-1444
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NS-8
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