Why choose La Maternelle? Pourquoi choisir?

  • Bilingual Education: Early exposure to French and English for cognitive and linguistic growth.
  • Play-Based Learning: A curriculum centered around exploration, creativity, and hands-on activities.
  • Global Perspective: Cultivating curiosity and cultural appreciation through an international lens.
  • Experienced Educators: Passionate, native-speaking teachers trained in early childhood development.
  • A Community of Care: A nurturing and supportive space where children thrive socially and emotionally.

Our Values: Les Valeurs Qui Nous Guident

  • L’amour de l’apprentissage: Fostering curiosity and a lifelong love for learning.
  • Bilingual Brilliance: Encouraging seamless language acquisition through play.
  • Kindness & Respect: Teaching empathy, cooperation, and social responsibility.
  • Creativity & Exploration: Encouraging self-expression through arts, music, and storytelling.
  • Community & Family: Partnering with parents for a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Our Values: Les Valeurs Qui Nous Guident

  • L’amour de l’apprentissage: Fostering curiosity and a lifelong love for learning.
  • Bilingual Brilliance: Encouraging seamless language acquisition through play.
  • Kindness & Respect: Teaching empathy, cooperation, and social responsibility.
  • Creativity & Exploration: Encouraging self-expression through arts, music, and storytelling.
  • Community & Family: Partnering with parents for a holistic approach to early childhood education.

Programs: Nos Programmes

  • Infants (3 months to 12 months): Gentle introduction to bilingual learning, socialization and emotional growth through play, sensory exploration and hands-on activities.
  • Toddlers (12 months to 24 months): Expanded bilingual exposure with structured learning, introduction to early literacy and numeracy, music, movement, and creative arts.
  • Preschool (2 years to 4.5 years): Deeper academic focus, preparing for Kindergarten, Strengthening of French and English language skills, introduction to STEM, world cultures, and problem-solving activities.

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Testimonials

There is nothing more satisfying as a parent than seeing your kid being so excited & run into school. There has been such an amazing change in development in my daughter in such a short period of time (speech & completely potty trained). The staff – every single one – is so professional & attentive! & I have to add how clean the school is at all times! We love & highly recommend La Maternelle.

Both of our children love La Maternelle! They had been to a different school before, and the difference between here and there is dramatic. They are now excited to go in the morning, and they are energized and engaged when they leave in the afternoon. They often simply ask us to go to school! Their development is making leaps and bounds over what they had at the other place. All of the staff are friendly, kind and understanding. Neither my wife nor I speak French, and who knows whether our kids will continue with the language. Regardless of the second language education, which is wonderful in its own right, this is a fantastic school and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool in the area.

As a mom of 3-year-old boy-girl twins, I searched everywhere for the best preschool I could find. After months of research, I found La Maternelle of Westchester. I called and set up an appointment for a tour and was immediately impressed by the brand-new, clean grounds and extremely accommodating owner, Rose Hanson. I highly recommend La Maternelle to anyone seeking a high-quality educational program for their infants/toddlers.

Such an awesome daycare, super clean, an amazing schedule, really great value and a safe enriching place for kids!

Five convenient locations in Manhattan and Westchester