We believe that it’s never too early to teach your child a second language!  Our program is conducted in French and English, with the emphasis on French.  The children are under no pressure to speak French themselves; gradually they do so as they become accustomed to hearing the language.  While it does not take long for children to understand most of what is said in French, it may take a while before they actually say any French words themselves.  We aim not to teach the children to speak French, but to train the ear and lay a firm foundation for future, more formal training to build on. We aim to offer a positive socialization experience for your child. We strive to meet the social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs of children by providing a carefully planned, developmentally age appropriate programs.  We help strengthen and promote children’s confidence, potential and individuality by encouraging the children to learn through play, and make meaningful relationships with those around them. This is all done in a French ambience, created by qualified, French speaking teachers.

***We are pleased to now offer afternoon classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons!

We have classes that run Monday through Friday mornings, from 9:00am until 11:30am.  We also have afternoon classes that run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, from 12:30pm until 2:45pm.  We suggest children attend at least 2 classes per week, and can attend up to 5 classes per week. 

We don’t have any parent duty-days, but we love and appreciate parent participation whenever possible!  Help in accompanying us on a field-trip, making play dough, volunteering for the executive board, or just coming in to read a story with the children.

Our classroom is huge and bright, and we love going for walks around the neighbourhood, or spending time outside whenever possible.  We have recently installed a new playground just steps from our front door!  We also have usage of an amazing multipurpose room for days when the weather is not so great!

Teachers:

Mme. Ally is the director and teacher at Grandin Prescolaire.  She joined the school starting in September, 2008.  She hails from Kelowna, B.C. originally, where she grew up with a part Francophone family, and completed all her elementary and secondary schooling in a French Immersion program.
Mme. Ally has held many positions in the Early Childhood Education field, from a daycare in the Rocky Mountains, to a junior kindergarten in Australia.  She has worked with the private and public school boards the Edmonton Area as well, prior to starting with Grandin Prescolaire.  She has taken courses in Early Childhood development from Grant MacEwan, and is continuing her studies via distance through Lethbridge College.  She sits on the board for the Edmonton Preschool Association.  She loves to attend seminars and conferences, and has a special interest in literacy promotion, as well as special needs advocacy and learning.

Mme. Leanne is a new addition to Grandin Prescolaire, and we are thrilled to have her join our team.  Leanne hails from St. Paul, AB. Leanne has previously taught with the Edmonton Catholic School Board, in a French Immersion Primary classroom.  She has also previously run a French Immersion preschool for francophone parents in Edmonton.  She has worked as well  in a variety of early childhood settings, from out-of-school care to the YMCA!  She is looking forward to working with young children again in a preschool setting.  She holds a B.Ed from the University of Alberta and Facuilty St. Jean.


Mme. Ally and Mme. Leanne work as a team to keep the classroom running smoothly.  They compliment each other’s personality, and each have an energetic and engaging teaching style that the children seem to love!