← Back to results
Les Petites Canards
2521 McAllister St A, San Francisco 94118
Les Petits Canards is a play-based, French immersion preschool that follows the French Ministry of Education’s academic program.
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
At a glance
Ages served
2y – 5y
Pedagogy
Play
Languages
French Immersion
Infant program
No
ELFA vouchers
Not accepted
Continues to K
No
What this means
The teaching approach
Play-based means children learn through free and guided play — social skills, problem-solving, and early academics emerge through play rather than direct teaching.
The language model
Full immersion means most of the day is conducted in French Immersion, so children absorb the language naturally. It's normal for kids to understand little at first — they pick it up quickly.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1What does a typical day look like, and how much of it is child-chosen play vs. teacher-led?
- 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
- 3What is the current monthly tuition, and are there different rates for different days-per-week schedules?
- 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
- 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
- 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
- 7How much of the day is in French Immersion, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
- 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?
Data last verified unknown. This profile is an independent parent resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Les Petites Canards.