An Incredible First School Experience!…read more
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Le Petit Gan! LJ started at just 18 months old and stayed until he was almost 4, and during that time, the school became a second home to him. The love, care, and education he received were beyond anything I could have imagined.
I was honestly amazed by how much he learned academically at such a young age! Thanks to his incredible teacher, Cece (Cecilia), LJ learned his ABCs, how to count to 100, write his name, math, the solar system, and so much more. They even introduced Spanish and French! But what impressed me just as much was everything he learned beyond academics. He learned how to share, be kind, help others, and recognize when a friend needed a little extra care. Those are lessons that mean just as much to me.
And then there are the incredible people who make this school so special. Violeta is truly the mother hen of Le Petit Gan. She lovingly takes care of the children, makes sure everyone is fed, and creates such a warm, nurturing environment. LJ absolutely adored her and still talks about her. Although I suspect he misses her delicious cooking just as much!
Mariana, who runs the school, is an extraordinary person. She genuinely cares about every child and family, and that love is reflected in everything she does. And Cece was simply an amazing teacher. Her patience, dedication, and ability to make learning exciting gave LJ such a wonderful foundation.
When LJ moved on to his new preschool, I quickly realized just how much Le Petit Gan had prepared him. He is academically well ahead of many of his peers, and I credit so much of that to the incredible education he received here.
The only reason we left a little earlier than planned was to have LJ spend a year at the preschool connected to his future elementary school, where his cousin also attends. Otherwise, I would have happily kept him at Le Petit Gan until kindergarten!
What makes this school truly exceptional, though, is the love. Every single person who works there genuinely cares about these children. You can teach a child letters and numbers anywhere, but finding a place that nurtures their hearts as much as their minds is something really special.
I will forever be grateful to Mariana, Cece, Violeta, and the entire Le Petit Gan family for giving LJ such a beautiful start. We miss you all, and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
I couldn't recommend Le Petit Gan more highly!