Les Petits Soleils Preschool was a great experience for my son and a very enjoyable experience for me as a parent. I know my son can be very challenging at times, more so than the average student, as he is very active and aggressive. I found that Mme Kathryn was amazingly patient with him and very honest, open and respectful with me, which I really appreciated. My son looked forward to going to school and that is a good thing, I know this because this year he was in Kindergarten, at a different school, and he really did not enjoy going at all. I loved the program; it is structured and a very friendly place to introduce your child to school. I am sending my second child to the preschool in September 2010 and I wouldn't want to send him elsewhere as I know he will be well cared for.

The Wall Family (Leander 2008, Addison 2010)

I think that Arden's time at LPS has helped her blossom into a confident, outgoing little girl who uses consensus and cooperation when playing. Her time at LPS will help a great deal with her transition into kindergarten. She's been in a safe and loving environment, and knowing that helps a great deal when we drop her off each day. The program is highly structured in routine, so everyone involved knows what to expect. This further helps the students to feel safe and comfortable parting from their parents. Finally, the fact that Riley's starting there next year speaks to the success that we feel Arden has had during her time at LPS!

The Slywka Family (Arden 2008 & 2009, Riley 2010 & 2011)

Both my children have grown so much at Les Petits Soleils Preschool; not only verbally in French, but in confidence, imagination, and in problem solving. As a teacher myself, I recognize the value in all of these skills. I highly recommend them to anyone!

The Bowling Family (Drew 2008 & 2009, Courtney 2009 & 2010)

Les Petits Soleils preschool is like no other. My daughter is currently enrolled in a francophone Kindergarten and I know, without a doubt, that her experience at Les Petits Soleils helped her to flourish and grow and gave her the preparation she needed to truly excel, all in French, in school this year. Mme Kathryn and the rest of the staff are so loving, warm, inviting and fun. When my son started preschool this year, a little nervous and hesitant of school, they were able to help him transition smoothly into the school setting with the grace that can only come with the 9+ years of experience and expertise that has been offered at Les Petits Soleils since 2006. I am so grateful for the time and love they have shown my children and I couldn't have asked for a better first experience of school!

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The Homeniuk Family (Kloey 2012 & 2013, Koen 2014)

My son attended the 3 & 4 year-old programs at Les Petits Soleils preschool. He is now in Grade One and still talks so fondly of his preschool teachers. The classroom setting is so bright, open and "fun"... he loved going every single time and the second that door opened, he would be running to get in. Mme Kathryn was always at the door, ready to greet each and every student with a big smile and a friendly "Bonjour" and always took extra time for the kids that were a bit apprehensive to leave mom and dad.

I was very pleased and surprised at the amount of French that he learned, even in his first year there. Coming from a 100% English speaking home, my son ended up with quite a large French vocabulary that helped him easily transition into Immersion Kindergarten. There were also lots of opportunities to be active in the classroom for parents as well - which was nice to be able to see some of the things that they would do on a day to day basis. Being able to be a part of my son's preschool years was something I will always treasure as time goes by so fast. I would (and do) highly recommend Les Petits Soleils!

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The Shaw Family (Benjamin 2011 & 2012)

My daughter was one of the first students registered with Les Petits Soleils French Preschool. She came from a non-francophone background and the preschool acted as an excellent introduction to the French language and culture. The preschool's program prepared my daughter not only socially for kindergarten but also gave her a strong introduction academically for her french development. She attended the preschool for two years prior to attending French immersion kindergarten at Ecole Campbelltown. Mme Kathryn's enthusiasm fully engaged the class and brought the positive energy needed to nurture a culture of learning. It was a wonderful experience for my daughter as well as myself.

The Inkster Family (Madelaine 2006 & 2007)

We were in the middle of a move to Sherwood Park when I discovered Les Petits Soleils. I was so thrilled when a space opened up for my son that I drove him from Edmonton to be a part of this program. I pre-registered my daughter for the Annee 1 program while she was still learning to walk to ensure she had a place when she was old enough! Both my children loved their time at Les Petits Soleils. The atmosphere in the classroom is welcoming and warm, the teachers are approachable, caring and knowledgeable. The kids learned so much through play and fun, they were always eager to go back. After leaving this preschool, my children were well-prepared for their journey into French Immersion at Campbelltown. I would 100% recommend this program to anyone looking for an enriching and nurturing place for their child to learn.

The MacKenzie Family (Parker 2009 & 2010, Paige 2012 & 2013)

Our girls were ahead of the curve entering Kindergarten after spending time at Les Petits Soleils. Both of our daughters were always excited to go to pre-school because it was an enjoyable and safe experience. From the moment you walk into the school, the kids are warmly welcomed and spend the day in a well-organized environment. To this day, we are grateful our girls received a head start.

The Huntington Family (Alana 2007 & 2008, & Lily 2010)

I absolutely loved Les Petits Soleils! All 3 of my children attended this preschool and my 4th is registered already for 2018! This program is very well organized and focuses on enhancing every area of a child's development. They run a structured day and the children happily follow the routine. While learning, the day is filled with lots of crafts and songs as well as important skills, getting them ready for Kindergarten. Each child is different and they are very positive, supportive and encouraging to everyone. The classroom is a safe, fun and nurturing environment where children know they are valued. Learning a second language was always made fun! I was excited to watch them grow and learn each day. It is important to have a great start to schooling so they learn to love it - every class there was fun and full of new learning experiences. The enthusiasm for French is contagious, making kids thrive and learn each day. All my kids loved going, and as the program always communicates regularly with parents, I could relax knowing each one was in a great place.

Les Petits Soleils is an amazing preschool where my kids had fun learning. I would give my highest recommendation!!

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The Hill/Wallace Family (Braedon 2006, Dane 2008, Kiara 2011)

We have had all three of our children start their education with Les Petits-Soleils. In fact, two of our children were still 2 years old upon entry to Annee 1 and would not turn 3 until November and December. Having been through the program with our first child, we knew there was nothing to be concerned about. This pre-school really became an extension of our family. The teachers are all very gentle with the children while miraculously keeping order in a class of 20. The class is structured so that the children get a sense of what is coming next every day. The class moves from one task to the next quickly and orderly. The children are exposed to letters, numbers and colours in an order that fits with their skill level. Every child is assigned an animal, so they learn some animal names daily. Each month there is a theme to go with what they are learning. It is through this repetition and routine that they really start to pick up on French language in a very natural fashion.

I think a lot of parents have concerns about how their children will pick up French if they come in only knowing English. Put your concerns aside. There is enough of a mix of French with bits of English explanation and very good animation by the teachers, that the children pick it up as they go. They are not as intimidated by a new language as their parents are.

I think what I appreciated most, is that this is the most organized school I have ever experienced. Special dates were laid out at the beginning of the year so I could formulate our family school year calendar. I had monthly calendars in advance so that I would know what my child was learning and when. I had newsletters every month with reminders and - thankfully - the themed vocabulary words the children would learn over the course of the month. I was always allowed to come in and record my child's show and tell days. There was equal opportunity to volunteer for special days and field trips.

I just asked my daughter what she liked best about Les Petits Soleils and she said "Well, first of all, learning there was a lot like play and it was fun!" I can't think of a better start to a person's education than to learn that learning is fun.

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The Duff Family (Gage 2009 & 2010, Drew 2010 & 2011, Cimery 2012 & 2013)

We have and will continue to recommend Petits Soleils preschool to anyone interested in having their child go into French Immersion. Both our kids attended Petits Soleils and loved it. My son was in the program for two years and my daughter for only one. Both kids would come come singing French songs, (it took me years to get "Les petits poissons" out of my head!) and telling us how much fun they had. I must admit that the best part was the Father's night where I got to see my child speak and understand French. I will never forget when Mme Kathryn called out my son's name and he said "ici Madame". Both our kids are still in French Immersion and had little to no trouble transitioning into Kindergarten after preschool. It was also a great comfort to know that Madame Kathryn has her B.Ed degree in French, as we know many preschool teachers do not. Send your child to Petits Soleils and you will not have any regrets, even when you have to come to toy cleaning night. :)

The Bagshaw Family (Will 2007 & 2008, Nyah 2011)