La Petite Ecole

La Petite Ecole The mission of La Petite Ecole is to provide the best French educational experience in a language immersion environment for people of all ages.

According to the latest research, we know that the language center in the brain undergoes the greatest development in the first years of life. If a child is casually exposed to a second language at a young age, he will learn to speak both languages easily, with the accent he hears around him, and will easily switch between the languages learned. By participating in this unique program, your presch

ooler will not only become fluent in French, he/she will speak it with a native accent, which is next to impossible to achieve when learning a foreign language at a later age. Furthermore, it is known that learning a second language develops neurological pathways that are not stimulated in any other way. Therefore, learning a second language at a young age not only provides children the ability to communicate in that language, it also helps them become better “thinkers” and “problem-solvers”, thus giving them an uncontested advantage over their peers. At La Petite Ecole, your child will not only develop the skills traditionally taught in preschool, he will have the added bonus of becoming bilingual and grow to appreciate other cultures. In a global community, sensitivity to people who are different than us is a very valuable skill for a successful life.

What a summer of fun at La Petite Ecole! 💙🤍❤️Our LPE campers have spent the summer playing, making new friends, building...
08/20/2026

What a summer of fun at La Petite Ecole! 💙🤍❤️

Our LPE campers have spent the summer playing, making new friends, building, creating, experimenting, and strengthening those all-important gross and fine motor skills, all while having fun in French!

At LPE, learning doesn’t have to feel like learning. When children are happy, engaged, and having fun, they are learning, growing, and building skills that will last a lifetime.

We are looking forward to doing it all over again next summer! LPE students and their siblings are welcome to join us for 12 weeks of summer fun!

07/27/2026

Summer fun at La Petite École!

Creativity comes alive as our campers design their own puppets and work together to create imaginative plays all in French! Watching their confidence grow as they collaborate, problem-solve, and perform is one of the many joys of immersion learning.

And yes, you'll even catch a few adorable little mishaps along the way! The best part? Their resilience shines through as they laugh, adapt, and keep the show going. Learning is always an adventure at La Petite École! 💙🤍❤️

Give your child the gift of language, confidence, and curiosity at La Petite École!Our language immersion program introd...
05/15/2026

Give your child the gift of language, confidence, and curiosity at La Petite École!

Our language immersion program introduces children to French in a warm, nurturing environment where learning happens naturally through play, music, movement, and daily interaction.

As a Montessori-inspired school, we encourage independence, creativity, and hands-on discovery while helping children build strong social skills, friendships, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Enroll now for our toddler and early childhood programs!

Learn more and schedule a visit at www.petiteecole.org

Looking for a meaningful summer activity with your little one? Bonjour Bébé is a joyful introduction to French for babie...
05/11/2026

Looking for a meaningful summer activity with your little one?

Bonjour Bébé is a joyful introduction to French for babies and toddlers ages 9–30 months and their caregiver. Through songs, movement, stories, and interactive play, children begin developing early language skills in a warm and engaging environment.

Classes meet for five Wednesdays this summer from 10:00–10:30 a.m.

To learn more or enroll, visit www.petiteecole.org or contact our Director of Admissions, Janet Russell, at [email protected].

At La Petite École, learning is truly individualized. Each child progresses at their own pace, guided by curiosity and ...
05/05/2026

At La Petite École, learning is truly individualized. Each child progresses at their own pace, guided by curiosity and confidence.
This kindergarten student (just 5½ years old!) has already completed both the Kindergarten and Grade 1 English math curriculum. An incredible example of what can happen when students are supported, challenged, and allowed to grow in their own time.
We are so proud of this achievement and inspired every day by our students’ potential!

A huge thank you to Sharon and Don Ginsburg for opening their beautiful garden to our Early Elementary (Paris) students!...
05/04/2026

A huge thank you to Sharon and Don Ginsburg for opening their beautiful garden to our Early Elementary (Paris) students!

Through thoughtful questions and hands-on exploration, they guided our students in discovering how organic fruits and vegetables grow—building on what the children already knew and inspiring even more curiosity. The engagement and questions from our students were wonderful to see!

Experiences like this bring learning to life in the most meaningful way. Merci, Sharon and Don, for sharing your time, knowledge, and passion with us!

A huge thank you to Sharon and Don Ginsburg for opening their beautiful garden to our Early Elementary (Paris) students!...
05/04/2026

A huge thank you to Sharon and Don Ginsburg for opening their beautiful garden to our Early Elementary (Paris) students!

Through thoughtful questions and hands-on exploration, they guided our students in discovering how organic fruits and vegetables grow—building on what the children already knew and inspiring even more curiosity. The engagement and questions from our students were wonderful to see!

Experiences like this bring learning to life in the most meaningful way. Merci, Sharon and Don, for sharing your time, knowledge, and passion with us!

04/26/2026

Check out the Little movie our Emcee Scotty put together about the 2026 La Petite Ecole Soirée Gourmande. Please put April 24 2027 on your calendars today!

Little hands, big achievements! Our toddlers are diving into the world of early handwriting by practicing their “special...
03/16/2026

Little hands, big achievements! Our toddlers are diving into the world of early handwriting by practicing their “special” letter, their own initial. With gentle guidance from our teachers and lots of encouragement, every scribble and line becomes a step toward confident writing. We couldn’t be prouder of our littles as they celebrate each tiny success!

We loved welcoming families for Parents’ Day, where the morning began with a fun and friendly trivia game about French a...
03/06/2026

We loved welcoming families for Parents’ Day, where the morning began with a fun and friendly trivia game about French and francophone countries, led by our Upper Elementary students, who proudly served as our LPE Ambassadors. Their leadership and enthusiasm set the tone for a wonderful morning together.

Afterward, parents joined their children in the classrooms to observe firsthand the many benefits of language immersion, from morning meetings and circle time to the independence and focus of our Montessori work cycle.

Thank you to our families for being part of this special day and for supporting the vibrant learning community that makes LPE so unique! 💙🤍❤️

Address

201 S Fairview Road
Columbia, MO
65203

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15739999237

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