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We are currently enrolling for this 2024-2025 academic year for Pre-K (ages 4-5 years old)! Preschool (3-4 years old) and Toddlers (2-3 years old) are now full.
Enrollment for the 2025-2026 academic year and 2025 Summer are also open with space available.
If interested, contact us at bonjourlfs@gmail.com for more information. ERDC payment welcome.
Mission
The Little French School is passionate about empowering students socially, emotionally, and academically through the medium of French culture, diversity, and language in an accessible and fun learning environment. Our vision is to support the well-being and self-confidence of each student while instilling in them acceptance, respect, and creativity. We never forget the importance of play; it teaches socialization and empathy. All of these combined promote learning.
Philosophy
The Little French School’s philosophy is to prepare students to embrace life by modeling kindness, cultural awareness, and respect of others. Creativity and individuality are highly encouraged in a safe and loving setting.
Inclusion Policy
We believe that inclusion is a right, not a privilege. The Little French School is an open and accepting safe space for all children, families, and staff to learn, explore, play, connect, and work. We do not discriminate in enrollment or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, ethnic or national origin, familial status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, ability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We welcome in our school all shapes, sizes, colors, sexes, languages, cultures, beliefs, ages, and statuses.
Why Choose the Little French School?
Excellent student-teacher ratio | Hands-on learning | Organic or locally grown snack | Supportive, experienced teachers | Sensory play | Academic preparation | Individualized attention | Allergy-friendly environment | Welcoming, diverse community | Language development | Nonprofit Organization |
Our school is open for children between the age of 24 months and 5 years in our three French-immersion classes. See enrollment page for more information.
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Life at the The Little French School
Our immersion program seeks to sharpen each child’s intellectual abilities by using a second language as a medium of instruction, helping the children to develop their full potential. Each child’s individuality and creativity is honored and encouraged, which helps our young learners develop self-esteem.
We maintain an environment in which positive reinforcement is provided and children are able to make choices. Respect for one another is at the core of our philosophy, and conflicts are resolved with redirection, communication, and mutual respect.
The Little French School is dedicated to small class sizes and personalized attention, basing the level of instruction on each child’s interests and abilities. We are also passionate about forging connections between family, community, and environment, and supporting cultural awareness in our students. Children are encouraged to explore their own creativity and individuality through activities and projects in the areas of art, music, storytelling, discovery science, and physical and environmental education. The French language is learned gradually as children hear it spoken throughout the day.
Programs
During the 2024 - 2025 school year, we will be open Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm.
We offer our Toute Petite Section (Toddler, 2 years old - 3 years old), Petite Section (Preschool, 3 years old - 4 years old and potty-trained), and Moyenne Section (Pre-K, 4 years old - 5 years old). We provide a 10-month pre-academic program (early September through mid-June) and follow the 4J calendar as much as possible.
We are also offering a month-long summer program this academic year from July 1st to July 31st, 2025. The camp hours and schedule options are the same as those of our regular academic year, from 8:30am to 5:30pm. Families will have the option to apply for weekly camp or for the full month. Space is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Classrooms
Toute Petite Section (Toddler)
This class focuses mainly on fostering the development of social-emotional skills & interactions with pairs. This helps the children navigate in a structured classroom setting. An emphasis is put on learning to share, building friendships, & autonomy within a nurturing & safe group environment.
Toute Petite Section operates from 8:30am-5:30pm, 5 days/week, with full- and part-time options available.
This section is full for the 2024-2025 academic year and enrollment is closed.
Petite Section(Preschool)
This class introduces discovery and exploration through art, songs, movement, stories, & manipulatives. Fostering the development of budding social skills & interactions, we help your child’s personality bloom. An emphasis is put on learning to share, building friendships, & autonomy within a nurturing & safe group environment.
Petite Section operates from 8:30am-5:30pm, 5 days/week, with full- and part-time options available.
This section is full for the 2024-2025 academic year and enrollment is closed.
Moyenne Section(Pre-K)
This class provides a French intensive experience that promotes discovery-learning in a fun, warm, & dynamic environment while attending to each child’s individual needs. The curriculum includes broad academics, science, music, geography, arts & crafts, baking, & role-playing. Our imaginary travels around the world provide insight to international cultures & introduce the children to different world views.
Moyenne Section operates from 8:30am-5:30pm 5 days/week, with full time and part time options available.