At Saratoga French Cultural Preschool, we create a community of learning and growth. We want your child to feel at home while learning new skills at their own pace in a nurturing learning environment.
Our Philosophy
At Saratoga French Cultural Preschool, our philosophy centers on creating a warm, supportive community where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. We believe that early childhood education is most effective when it nurtures the whole child — emotionally, socially, cognitively, and physically.
Our program is Waldorf-inspired, and each classroom has three teachers, so every child can grow at their own pace.
Our approach rests on three things: play, nature and the French language. From age 2 through Kindergarten, children learn through structured activities, stories, songs and play-based experiences.
Since every child is unique, we teach in many ways: circle time, music, arts and crafts, field trips and Montre et Raconte (show and tell).
Our program is nature-oriented. Hands-on exploration, outdoor play and creativity are part of everyday learning.
French is our primary language. Children absorb it through play, songs and daily activities, and families from any background are welcome, with or without French at home.
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Play sits alongside structured activities. Our curriculum covers six learning domains:
Vocabulary, sentence structure and rhythm, built through daily conversation, stories, dance and song.
Playful writing activities and letter recognition.
Routines, following directions, active listening and waiting for turns.
Using the body to express ideas and emotions, and building coordination.
Nature, cultures and the seasons.
Visual, tactile, auditory and vocal activities.
Children can stay with us through Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten.
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Our teachers build each child’s self-esteem and confidence through positive reinforcement.
We also use Brindami la Souris, a Francophone program of playful workshops on social skills and self-control for children 2 to 5:
Parents receive information about each workshop so they can practice at home.
Langue et culture
We are a place to learn French culture and the language at the same time.
Through the year, classes explore themes such as:
12850 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 · Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
