Educational Philosophy

La Mere Academy

Nurturing Young Minds Through Purposeful Learning

At La Mere Academy, we believe every child deserves an educational foundation built on respect, discovery, and genuine care. Our philosophy centers on creating meaningful learning experiences that honor each child's unique developmental journey from infancy through pre-kindergarten. We've designed our programs to spark curiosity while building essential skills that prepare children for future academic success. Your child's growth happens best when families and educators work together as partners. That's why we've incorporated online monitoring tools that keep you connected throughout the day, alongside regular family activities and events that strengthen our community.

We've also integrated athletic programs into our curriculum because we understand that physical development supports cognitive growth. Our secure facility features controlled access and door locks, giving you peace of mind while your child explores and learns. As a local, woman-owned and minority-owned business, we're deeply invested in the Leander community and the families we serve. Reach out to us today to schedule a tour and discover the La Mere Academy difference.

Our Core Values

Safety

• Clean Classrooms: Include a personal place for your child’s belongings, disinfected toys and play areas, and child-sized sinks for washing hands
• Certified Teachers: Infant and child CPR, adult CPR, and first aid
• Glass Walls: Unlike typical day care centers or childcare providers, our classrooms feature tempered glass walls for maximum visibility and safety. This promotes an open, bright atmosphere, as well as a clean environment
• Monitoring for Choking Hazards: We ensure every item your child interacts with meets safety standards to prevent choking
• Regular Emergency Drills: Tornado, fire, hurricane and school lock-down
  

Security

• Electronic Security: Locked entry so only authorized visitors may enter the facility and beyond the front desk
• Hiring Process: All staff undergo extensive state-mandated background checks
• Front Desk: Our front desk is always staffed so that a watchful eye is supervising the facility, ensuring authorized entries only
• Security Cameras: Every classroom in our facility has security cameras that are monitored at the front desk. The owners and staff can easily observe classroom activities throughout each day. Families can login to a secure, password-protected website to check in on your child periodically
  

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