At Le Petite Gan Preschool, we believe that early childhood is a time for wonder, exploration, and connection. Guided by the Reggio Emilia approach, our days are rich with hands-on learning, outdoor adventures, and meaningful play that encourage curiosity and confidence. Every child is seen as capable and full of potential, learning best through real experiences that engage their senses, emotions, and imagination.

Learning Through Living: Math, Science, and Reading in Daily Life

At Le Petite Gan, learning isn’t confined to worksheets—it’s woven into the fabric of everyday life. Math, science, and literacy come alive through discovery and play:

• Math through daily rhythms: Children count seeds as they plant them, compare sizes of vegetables they harvest, and measure ingredients while helping prepare our home-cooked organic meals. Through these tangible experiences, they grasp numbers, patterns, and proportions naturally—understanding math as something alive and useful in their world.
• Science through exploration: Our garden, kitchen, and outdoor spaces are living laboratories. Children observe plant growth, explore soil textures, watch how compost transforms waste into nourishment, and learn about life cycles firsthand. They ask questions, form hypotheses (“What will happen if we water this plant more?”), and make discoveries through touch and observation. Every moment of exploration builds the foundation of scientific thinking—curiosity, experimentation, and reflection.
• Reading and storytelling everywhere: Storytime happens not only in cozy corners but also under trees or while cooking together. Letters, sounds, and words are introduced through songs, signs in the garden, and labels on familiar objects. This approach connects literacy to the rhythms of real life, making reading and communication joyful and meaningful.

The Heart of Community and Culture

Our preschool is also a place of belonging. Through shared projects, celebration of Jewish culture, and community rituals, children learn empathy, gratitude, and respect for tradition. Singing Hebrew songs, baking bread together, and celebrating holidays instill a sense of joy and connection that roots learning in love and heritage.

At the same time, our bilingual environment allows children to absorb French and Spanish naturally—through songs, storytelling, and play. Hearing and using these languages daily nurtures flexibility of thought and appreciation for cultural diversity.

Building Empathy and Kindness Through Nature

The natural world is one of our greatest teachers. When children water plants, harvest vegetables, or explore the textures and colors of the garden, they develop responsibility, empathy, and mindfulness. They learn that their actions have impact—that gentle hands help things grow. Nature-based play also encourages teamwork, patience, and resilience.

Through group gardening, outdoor projects, and shared exploration, children see how cooperation makes beauty possible. They experience kindness as a way of being—toward people, the earth, and themselves.

A Holistic Foundation for Lifelong Learning

At Le Petite Gan Preschool, academics, creativity, and compassion grow side by side. Our approach nurtures the whole child—mind, body, and heart. Every moment of play, inquiry, and connection helps children build a lifelong love of learning and a deep sense of trust and belonging in the world.

Here, learning is joyful. Growth is natural. And kindness blooms alongside curiosity—every single day.

We would welcome the opportunity to show you around so call us to schedule a tour:

Le Petit Gan Los Angeles Campus
1071 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 866-0570

Le Petit Gan West Hollywood Campus
968 N. Doheny Dr.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 275-3004