Our Program & Philosophy

At Ma petite école, our days are structured to protect the natural rhythm of early childhood. Grounded in a distinguished educational foundation from La Sorbonne University in Paris, our curriculum is intentionally designed to train the mind to think through deep cultural immersion and artistic expression.

Within our intimate, small-ratio cohort, children engage with authentic literature and heirloom toys hand-selected from specialized French bookstores and high-end boutiques- ensuring a deeply personalized, elite early childhood experience.

Our Daily Rhythm

  • French Immersion

    We begin our day entirely in French with collaborative play, transitioning into our morning circle to explore the days, months, seasons, and weather. Children learn to conceptualize time through daily life routines- like dressing up and brushing teeth- before joyfully connecting language to movement as we dance and sing together.

  • Fine Art Studio

    Our studio is a vibrant space where art history comes alive through hands-on creation. Children explore texture, color, and movement through projects inspired by masters like Matisse, Seurat, Pollock and others. From scissor-cut collages and pointillist dotting to dynamic action painting, these immersive activities build deep focus, fine motor precision, and creative confidence.

  • Practical Life & Nurturing Arts

    In the afternoon,  our focus shifts to grounding, tactile activities that nurture the senses, physical bodies, and practical life skills. Children participate in real-world responsibilities like starting a load of laundry, tending to our garden, and baking delicious goodies. We weave in joyful physical movement and exercise to energize their bodies, allowing young minds to rest intellectually while building coordination, self-reliance and independence.

  • Storytime & Illustrated Literature

    Books are true treasures, and we treat them as such at Ma petite école. Our library is hand-selected and personally curated from French bookstores, showcasing exquisite books and beloved children’s illustrators. Through expressive storytelling, poetry, and beautiful design, we instill a deep reverence for the book as an object of art. This comforting, screen-free routine builds 

The Luxury of an Intentional Rhythm: Why a 20-Hour Weekly Program?

At Ma Petite École, we reject the institutional model of long, exhausting school days. We believe early childhood education should be bespoke, unhurried, and deeply effective. Our 20-hour weekly schedule is meticulously designed to offer the ultimate educational experience: maximum enrichment without the fatigue of standard full-day care.

Deep French Immersion & Real-World Mastery Twenty targeted hours provides the ideal threshold for total linguistic absorption. Within this focused window, children naturally acquire French through real, meaningful work—baking organic treats, cultivating the garden, building with authentic materials, and caring for their classroom. It is purposeful, high-yield learning designed for true cognitive growth and fine-motor independence.

Unstructured Play & Creative Freedom Elite learning requires space to breathe. Our schedule protects the vital freedom of uninterrupted, self-directed play. Surrounded by beautifully crafted wooden toys and tactile art mediums, children develop deep focus, problem-solving abilities, and intrinsic motivation at their own natural pace.

Preserving Childhood & Family Balance The greatest luxury in modern parenting is time. With afternoons free for rest, personal interests, or quiet play, alongside a guaranteed three-day weekend every week, our program honors the sanctity of family life. Children enjoy the rich benefits of an exclusive French micro-school while remaining grounded in the warmth of their home and loved ones. We're here to build something timeless.

Admissions

At Ma Petite École, we are intentionally seeking families who share a deep alignment with our educational philosophy—parents who value character building, independence, and hands-on learning over rote academic memorization.

We believe in training the mind to think, cultivating a deep reverence for beauty, and protecting the sacred magic of childhood. Because our community is small and tightly-knit, we look for families who wish to walk alongside us in nurturing thoughtful, independent, and creative young minds.

Admissions are handled with great care to ensure our school is the absolute right fit for your child and family. We invite interested parents to schedule a private tour to visit our space, experience our daily rhythm in person, and discuss enrollment availability.

 To preserve our serene micro-school environment and ensure every child thrives within our daily rhythm, prospective students should meet the following criteria:

  • Age: Children must be 3 years old at the start of enrollment, ready to embrace a classroom built on autonomy, creative exploration, and French immersion.

  • Toilet Readiness: Fully toilet-trained or actively in the process of independent toilet training.

  • Caregiver Separation: Demonstrated comfort or prior experience with separation from primary caregivers, ensuring a smooth, confident transition into a group environment.

Class starts at 9:30 am and ends at 2:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

School is located close to the Old Spanish Trail Park, in the Monaco neighborhood.