About us

It Takes a Village Academy

It Takes a Village Academy is a full service Early Learning center dedicated to elevating our families as a whole. Our program extends far past early education for the child, but is also a direct resource for parents to obtain educational resources, healthcare, financial management, homeownership, and parental courses. We welcome families from all paths of life to the community of “The Village"

Vision

To be a support to the advancement of the entire family

Mision

It Takes a Village Academy extends far past early education for the child but is also a direct resource for parents, to include access to educational, parental, and healthcare resources, as well as financial management and homeownership courses. We support and welcome families from all paths of life to the community of “The Village”.

Core Values

Service: To our families to whom we provide service to.

Commitment: To professionally show up and do our best every day.

Dependability: To be accountable, and trustworthy.

Meet Our Team

Stacey Byes

Founder and CEO

Kandence Smith

Executive Director

Alicia Geary

Director of Operations

Our Tiny Little Tot

HOW TO ENROLL YOUR CHILD TO A CLASS?

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WHAT DO PARENTS SAY ABOUT US

Testimonials

MY SON HAD THE PLEASURE OF ATTENDING THIS PHENOMENAL ACADEMY IN HIS YOUNG HEADSTART YEARS AND IT IS A GREAT FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING, HE IS NOW IN 4th Grade and I’m glad to say this establishment helped to mold him.

Xdbrent Rayford

I had both my kids here, and loved it. Made it easy for us to meet a lot of amazing parents and kids. The school has such a home feel, and values a play based routine. It would be worth your time to visit this places.

Tine Jensen

It Takes a Village Academy is a wonderful nursery, my Son is so happy there and asks every day if he “is going to nursery today”, even on on weekends! The staff are so welcoming, very professional and highly experienced.

Rebecca Higgins

This is a great place for child care, simply because they will go above and beyond for your child and they are NOT all about the money. My kids love it so much they beg to come back…P.s they treat your kids like royalty

Shannon Hawkins

My son started at 2 and a half years old. He wasn’t potty trained and barely talking. In about 4 months at It Takes a Village Academy my son was talking in complete sentences and showing me he had to go to the restroom. He is now 4 and I am so proud to say my son is so smart. I sometimes wonder if he is going on 4 or 44. But it is very great at It Takes a Village Academy. I’m happy I found this school. My son loves going to school and I love sending him.

Daphne

With excellent educators, It Takes A Village Academy provides the best opportunities to your child’s development from DAY 1.

Gretna

☎ 504-910-7867

🏠︎ 2032 Carol Sue Ave Gretna La 70056

Algiers

☎ 504-910-7860

🏠︎ 3605 Garden Oaks Dr. New Orleans La 70114

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