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At Le Petit Gan Preschool, we know that what children eat directly impacts how they learn, grow, and thrive. Young minds and bodies are developing rapidly, and nutritious meals provide the foundation for focus, energy, and overall well-being. That’s why food isn’t just a part of our day—it’s a key part of our philosophy of nurturing the whole child. Many preschools rely on prepackaged meals or processed snacks, but we believe children deserve better. At both our Los Angeles and West Hollywood campuses, we proudly prepare every meal by hand in our on-site kitchens. Our menus are designed to expose …

At Le Petit Gan Preschool, we believe childhood should be filled with movement, curiosity, and joyful discovery. But many traditional preschools rely on outdated models that prioritize stillness and conformity – asking young children to sit quietly, complete worksheets, and follow rigid schedules. For today’s energetic, growing children, that approach can feel limiting, even stifling. Children are naturally active learners. They learn best through doing – by using their hands, bodies, and senses to explore the world around them. When that curiosity is suppressed, learning becomes a chore rather than a joy. We see this often in traditional classrooms where …

As Los Angeles continues to slowly open up, and the negative effects of at-home learning at an all time high, parents now have the decision to send their child to a “real” school- not confined to a laptop. …

This year has been an interesting year for all of us- but that’s no excuse to let the burdens of 2020 fall onto our little ones. We are so happy to provide a safe learning environment for your children, where they are able to play freely, interact with others safely, while learning and developing more and more each day. …

Mommy / Daddy am I safe? Are you safe? Who is good? Who is bad? Where are my friends?  Children are inevitably curious–they will ask complex questions and it’s important to know how to respond and support our children who face significant disruption in their lives. Studies on the after-effects of earthquakes, riots, and disease outbreaks have shown that disasters can have severely undesirable impacts on children’s educational attainment and mental health. Here are some tips to help support your child during these times: 1. Create a sense of safety and openness  A disruption in a child’s routine causes children …

“I don’t want too”, “No!”, “Give Me”, “Now!” if any of these sound familiar than, your little bundle of joy is probably a mere 3 ft tall and quite an opinionated little package. Yes, you have a toddler or maybe I should say she/he has you. …

Mommy I’m bored! What are we doing today? Can we do something fun? If you have a little toddler you probably have heard these questions…even as early as sun rise. ? LA is full of fun day adventures for your kiddos. …

Observe – Stop and smell the roses! When was the last time we adults actually stopped our busy day to smell the roses growing in our front yard? Kids do it all the time and its pretty magical to watch. …

With the high holidays around the corner we all need a go to unique dessert to schlep to our in laws (and impress them ? ) or serve to guests if we are hosting! Also, a perfect occasion for me to post a recipe blog post! …

Expose your child to as many different foods as possible even if they just have one bite! A common French parenting phrase when it comes to meal time is ”Juste essaye!” the best paper writing company (Just try it). …