We absolutely love 'La Petite Ecole'!!! Patricia, the owner and educator, is incredible. This is our first year with La Petite Ecole, and Rebeca adores it. Here are just a few reasons why: Patricia's Character: She embodies kindness, love, patience, creativity, brilliance, organization, and thoughtfulness. Her positive impact on the children is immeasurable. Comprehensive Education: She teaches the children a wide array of skills--from calmly listening to stories and sharing toys, to cooking, gardening, cycling, drawing, painting, counting, reading, singing, and dancing. Thematic Learning: Every week brings a new theme for activities, keeping the learning experience fresh and engaging. Structured Daily Routine: Patricia ensures each day is well-organized, instilling good habits in the children such as taking naps at consistent times and eating together at the table. Parental Involvement: Through ClassDojo, parents receive daily updates with photos showcasing their children's progress and fun moments. Educational Field Trips: With the help of a few parents, Patricia organizes field trips to places like zoos, museums, parks, pumpkin patches, butterfly pavilions, and farms, enriching the children's learning experience outside the classroom. Every morning when I drop off Rebeca, I am confident she's in the best hands. read more

Our daughter will be graduating from La Petite Ecole in July and, while I am super excited to see her reach a new milestone and start Kindergarten, I am also very sad that she will be leaving this amazing preschool. Our son will take her spot in September so we will still be a part of it for another 3 years! I am grateful everyday to have found Patricia and to have placed our daughter in such a loving learning environment! They do SO much everyday: music, crafts, circle time, vocabulary, counting, walks in nature, field trips and on top of that they are fed delicious homemade meals for breakfast, snacks and lunch every single day! I can't recommend La Petite Ecole enough! Thank you Patricia for running the best preschool in the state of Colorado! read more

Patricia and La Petite Ecole have been such a huge blessing for us and our daughter! We are extremely pleased with the level of care that Patricia provides to her students and the well rounded curriculum she prepares. Patricia is a talented educator, and our daughter comes home having learned something new every day. We also really appreciate the daily photo and video updates via the school app. It is fun to see the kind of activities the children are engaging in throughout the day. read more

We love 'La Petite Ecole'!!! Patricia, the owner and teacher is amazing!!! I don't think it is possible to find a better preschool. The list of benefits of this preschool is so long I won't be able to mention all of them but I'll still try to mention those that matter to us the most: - Patricia is a very kind, loving, patient, creative, brilliant, organized, thoughtful person. Our kids love her and can't wait to see her. - She is an amazing cook and our sons always loved her food (more than ours...). They both learnt to appreciate vegetables like green beans and broccoli (not an easy feat). - She is an amazing artist. Her drawings and paintings are beautiful. It is extremely beneficial for the kids to be surrounded by so much creativity. - She teaches kids on how to calmly listen to stories, share toys, play well together, cook, garden, ride a bicycle or a scooter, draw, paint, count, read, sing, dance... Our oldest old son left for kindergarten able to read simple sentences and correctly count all numbers in both English and in French. He is also very talented in sports. Thanks to Patricia, he received a very well-rounded early education. - She celebrates birthdays with decorations, presents and cakes designed for each kid's favorite passion at the moment (dinosaurs, cars, plants, movies/series...). - Every week, she has different themes for their activities. - Every day is very well organized giving the kids very good habits: taking a nap always at the same time, always eating at the table with everyone else... - Every day, the parents get pictures of their kid's progress and fun activities on ClassDojo. - Regularly, with the help of a few parents, she takes the kids to field trips (zoo, museums, parks, pumpkin patch, butterfly pavilion, farms...). - The kids listen to a lot of music. Our oldest son, even now in kindergarten, still listens to French songs in the car and at home. - She does not have any favorite (or does not show it) and give lots of love and attention to all kids. - Her school is very safe and very clean. Our oldest son has asthma and never had an attack at her place. It is registered and regularly controlled for safety and hygiene. - Kids can be dropped between 8:30 and 9 am and picked up between 4:30 and 4:45 pm. I think earlier than 8:30 am and later than 4:45 pm can be done but for an additional fee. - Patricia's pricing is very reasonable. ... If you are looking for the ideal preschool for your kid, do not look any further. Your kid will thank you later. read more

We are so grateful to have found in a school everything that we hoped for our child. La Petite École and Patricia provide our child with a caring, fun and quality educational environment. For us parents, Patricia provides us with the peace of mind that our child is safe, loved and learning in these important years. Our son has flourished since starting at La Petite École. We feel lucky to have gotten a spot. The bottom line is, at La Petite École you get absolutely top notch care and education. We could not be happier and are forever grateful to Patricia. read more

I can't find enough words to express how much we love Patricia and La Petite Ecole. As a former teacher and Early Childhood Education researcher, I was extremely happy to find a place that shares my beliefs about teaching and learning. My list could go on and on, but I will just mention the items I believe are the most important: first, Patricia offers a safe environment for the kids' physical and intellectual growth. Just walk in and you will realize that everything around the house has been thoughtfully displayed to stimulate our tots imagination and independency. From the wall decorations to the reading area and the kid's friendly kitchen, my son and his peers have pretty much the entire place for them to explore. Second, bilingualism is presented to the kids as part of their play routine. My son doesn't even notice that he's not using English or Portuguese (our second language at home), and he's constantly singing songs and naming objects around the house in French. His comprehension of the language is visible through his interactions with Maitrêsse (that's what the kids call Patricia) and even with his great-grandparents who are French speakers. Finally, the emotional support Patricia provides not only for the kids, but for us parents. She extensively works with us to make sure we get the best out from our kids, and as a first time mom, I am extremely grateful for her support and attention. Definitely, drop offs at school have never been an issue, but pick-ups are, since my son never wants to leave! :-) Thank you, Patricia, for your amazing work and dedication! I could not recommend a better Pre-School in our area than La Petite Ecole. read more

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Updating my review now that I have two children in La Petite Ecole: My oldest has been in La Petite Ecole since she was a little younger than two, and my youngest, who was just a baby at the time of my previous review is now 2.5 and has been thriving at La Petite Ecole for the last six months. Having a 2 year old and a 4 year old in the same "class" has taught me a lot about the quality of the educator, Patricia. Mixed-aged classes are most successful when a teacher can adeptly differentiate the lesson plan and curriculum to respond to each individual child's needs. Patricia, who has been teaching preschool for approximately 15 years, is a master at differentiation. My two girls will have the same lesson, but my littlest will be working on basic shapes, colors and lines while my oldest is working on writing multiple words. My littlest will be working on language acquisition, and in the same lesson, thanks to masterful individualization, my oldest is working on sight reading/words. I worked in the field of early childhood via philanthropy for a few years. I toured preschools across the state of Colorado, from the South Front Range, through Denver metro, to the North Front Range, through the mountains, all the way across the Western Slope. What I learned in my visits is that the skill to be able to differentiate for a child's individual needs was the number one thing that center directors cited as important to classroom success and child outcomes -- and that differentiation was a hard skill to train a teacher on and required years of experience in the field. What I also learned is that early childhood educators are in high demand and have high turnover (due to low compensation and high burn-out), and that the average length of time a ECE teacher stays in the field is five years. Therefore, many times you don't get a teacher with the depth of knowledge and experience to be able to differentiate because they just haven't *had* enough experience--whether for a mixed-age or single-aged classroom (because different abilities arise at every age, even in a homogeneous age group). Patricia is a teacher who has committed to the field of early childhood and is a master at her work. How lucky I felt when I visited the preschools across the state to know that my children were in such a magical learning environment with a such a loving and truly talented teacher! Patricia is a gift to the early childhood community of Denver/Aurora and to Colorado. Of all the preschools I visited across the state, I still pick this one! I hope you do too. read more

La Petite Ecole - Super kids who love their school! - Preschools Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We are so lucky we found La Petite Ecole almost 3 years ago. Our now 5 year old daughter has thrived! We drive from Castle Rock everyday - an hour round trip twice a day-- and it is so worth it. Patricia creates such an enriching learning environment unlike anything else you can find in a preschool here in the Denver metro area. From learning the French language, to art, outdoor bike rides, cooking, gardening, reading--of the list goes on and on! Our daughter was riding a bike by 3 years old (never had training wheels either!) , doing addition at age 4, and reading at age 5 during her last year at La Petite Ecole. Our daughter truly loves her school, her classmates and especially her teacher, Patricia. And so do we! read more

My daughter has been loving and learning so much at this preschool. She comes home singing French songs all the time and loves her friends and teacher a lot. We wanted another language and lots of play time outside mostly and having just 8 kids was a big bonus. Patricia's been doing this over 15 years and has her calendar set up with weekly themes, lots of celebrations and outings for the kids and you can see pics and videos galore. We're attending one more year as a 4 year old and will definitely miss this local in home preschool. So blessed to have found her! read more

When my son started going to La Petite Ecole he was 2 years old. We had been struggling at home with trying to teach him basic things like sitting at the table to eat with the family. We sent him to school knowing all the challenges Patricia would have with the "terrible 2's." In 2 months our son was completely changed, very well behaved, cute, and polite. This home-based preschool is not like a "jungle" where kids do whatever they want, it has rules, Patricia and "Papi" (the French word for grandpa), are firm and kind at the same time with the kids, teaching them respect and at the same time making sure they are comfortable and happy. I have noticed that Patricia encourages my son's development, intellectually, emotionally and physically. By age 2, he started to ride a balance bike and now rides a 16 inch bike with no training wheels! By age 3 he knew how to write all the letters of the alphabet and any word when someone spells it out (in English and French). Patricia also helped him with potty training, and at age 3 he knew how to count to 24 in French! So cute! Now my son is 4 and he is so happy, loved and appreciated at school and he loves to go to school. On weekends he asks for Patricia and his friends. The school is clean, has lots of toys and activities and they have a vegetable garden which I love (Patricia teaches them how to eat fresh vegetables from the garden)! Besides the delicious and healthy food that this amazing teacher cooks for them fresh daily (she has a French background - can you imagine how good the food tastes?) Patricia is very creative and I love the projects she gives to the kids!! You are going to love to see the work from your kids every Friday! Also, the kids help her with the daily tasks, which makes them very independent and helpful at home. She always accommodates and respects our personal beliefs in a very nice way. I highly recommend La Petite Ecole. This is my son's last year and we will miss the school so much (but will definitely stop by sometimes because the environment is so nice that we feel like part of the family). read more

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We can't thank Patricia enough for the amazing and loving care she has provided our son during his years in kindergarten. He loves going to school and we couldn't have asked for a better first learning experience. read more

La Petite Ecole - Everyday he is provided a creative, fun, caring, delicious (meals prepared FOR him), loving bilingual learning environment. - Preschools Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

My son Oscar has been attending La Petite Ecole since last year and I can definitely see how he has been developing and learning with the school (ie. he is eating more veggies & fruits, he learned about colors, numbers (songs), French language and culture...). One great thing is that they have a healthy diet and they offer fresh food that is grown there and the kids help to take care of it. The staffs always treat each kid as one individual, respecting their personality and I am always very secure that my son is in good hands. Overall I 100% recommend this school. read more

Something they don't tell you about becoming a parent is that you end up becoming a connoisseur of schools. Once your kid starts going, they spend at least as much time with their teachers as they do with you. As a loving parent it therefore matters to me a great deal that the environment my child is spending her days in enriches her mind and her character. For me and mine, La Petite Ecole is that place. At La Petite Ecole my daughter is taught to be thoughtful and to have a sense of empathy for other people. She is encouraged to look at the world with a sense of wonder, to be curious, and to have fun. She is fed delicious meals, is learning French from a native speaker, and is genuinely cared for by Patricia (whom the students call "Maîtresse"). When she comes home, she is literally beaming because she had a perfect little kid day. Best. School. Ever. read more

My daughter attended La Petite Ecole for three years and it was the best experience we could have asked for. The owner, Patricia, cares deeply about her students and goes above and beyond teaching them French. My daughter has a flawless French accent, and she also learned to ride a bike at age 3 (they ride nearly every day), developed a passion for art, and was reading in English before she entered kindergarten. Patricia also brought our shy child out of her shell and taught her to stand up for herself and ask for what she needed. Patricia's approach to teaching is very creative and well rounded. Students learn through art, music, physical activity and field trips. They are even given home cooked meals--some of which they help make! We loved this school and would recommend it to anyone who wants their child to learn in a loving, supportive environment. read more

We're so thankful for this school and the difference in our daughter before this school when she was going to one of those big box preschools (you know the ones I'm talking about) and La Petite Ecole is absolutely amazing. Patricia is awesome. Our daughter is learning French and English at the same time and knows how to count, her colors, etc. in both languages and she's not even two. She's so far ahead of other children her age, which is really exciting. Patricia does so much with the children in her little school from artwork and plays to nearly weekly field trips. At the end of each week, we get a stack of papers and projects that our daughter did during the week, and every week has a different theme. Other preschools simply cannot compete with this little school, and if you care at all about your child's education and starting them off right, you'll send them to this school. Our daughter wouldn't have learned a fraction of what she's learning at La Petite Ecole at her previous daycare and certainly the ratio of teacher to student is not at all the same, nor is the experience of the teachers. Even if you're not French, I strongly encourage you to consider this school for your child. There's simply not a better school out there and there's no denying that your child will benefit for many years to come from learning two different languages at such a young age. Having taken three years of French in high school myself, I can say without a doubt that learning another language when you're young is far better and certainly easier than learning it when you're much older. Also, studies have shown that being bilingual at such a young age is helpful for brain development and generally means your child will be smarter than his or her English only speaking peers. We absolutely love this school and find ourselves raving to both our friends and family constantly about it. We feel truly blessed to have found this wonderful little school and hope you too will find it to be great for your child. read more

When I started looking for a preschool, for my only daughter, I wanted the best and oh boy did I get it. I wanted a SCHOOL, where Bella will learn, rather than just a daycare. I could not be happier with my selection. This school is amazing! Bella excelled in her motor skill and her vocabulary exploded. That smile on her face every day, when she tells me about her little friends at school is priceless. I wanted a safe, clean and friendly environment, with the benefit of a third language, in our case. The teacher Patricia fills every day with fun group and individual, artistic and physical activities for the kids. Patricia even taught my daughter how to ride a bike . Isn't that wonderful?! Also field trips to the zoo, to a cat shelter, little monkey buziness, jumpoline, pumpkin patch just to name a few. Bella and I are so blessed to have met Patricia and her husband Alex. I could not think of anyone, I would rather have watch my child. From assistance with potty training to dental hygiene this school does it all. Every child is loved and gets a lot of individual attention. Two thumbs up for La Petite Ecole. I'm Grateful every day, that my daughter has the time of her life, while I'm at work worry free. read more

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I love La Petite Ecole! This is my son's second year and he has learned so much. He speaks French with a perfect accent, rides a bike without training wheels (at 3!) and has so much fun at school and during all the special activities. I am so thankful for Patricia Ayite and I highly recommend La Petite Ecole! read more

La petite ecole is the most amazing preschool. Our, now 4 year old has been attending since 18 months and he is so far a head of the education game. He loves going to school. He knows all colors, letters, numbers and knows french! She cares for her students as if they are her own children. I wish we could take her with us to kindergarten! We love La Petite Ecole!!!! read more

We love La Petite Ecole! My daughter started in 2011 at age 3 and she flourished with Patricia. She was actually mistaken for a French girl when we took her to France a couple of years ago! She was definitely prepared to make the transition to kindergarten. My son (age 5) is finishing up his 3rd year here and I love to see how much he truly loves being at school each day. I love the focus on play since I believe that is very important for younger children and there are always interesting field trips that the kids go on each month. He often comes home and sings all of his French songs he has learned at school. I would highly recommend this preschool for any family that is looking for a rich and caring learning environment. read more

My daughter went to this school several years ago in fact she was one of the first students if this school. She learned very well how to speak, read and write in French. The owner Patricia is a wonderful teacher, fair and kind. She keeps the children happy, healthy and teaches them to be good citizens as well as French speakers. The education provided is well rounded with arts, academics, physical activities, and health. read more

Both my boys went there for all of their pre-school years and they had a wonderful time. Being French myself and wanted my sons to be immersed in a French pre-school and I was extremely lucky to have found La Petite Ecole! This school offers a fantastic and well rounded program. It has everything that you need and more! Patricia offers individual care and makes sure that all of her little students grow intellectually, physically, emotionally, etc. They paint, sing, read, write, go to the park, have outings, etc. They even have winter celebrations and end of the year graduations! It doesn't get better than that. read more

Our daughter attended La Petite Ecole last year as a 2-year-old, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience. Patricia is so great, and the education and attention the kids receive is so valuable. She is so well organized, from the daily schedule, to the diversified curriculum, to the homemade meals she makes every day. The small household setting is so nice, which allows for a much less hectic environment and more personalized attention. And it allows her to provide some unique experiences - lots of field trips, bilingual exposure, family-type atmosphere - that makes this place so special. We highly recommend it! read more