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Peek & Play Date at Petit Loup Academy!
Let your little one explore while you take care of your day.
Have your child join us for a free day of play and discovery at Petit Loup Academy! Our nurturing, French environment invites your student to explore, imagine, and enjoy while you work, run errands, or simply take a break.
What’s Included:
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Free play and exploration in our beautiful classroom
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A chance to meet our teachers and experience our approach
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Peace of mind for you while your child enjoys a joyful, safe day
Reserve your spot today – spaces are limited!
Welcome to Petit Loup Academy, where children embark on a journey of holistic growth, language immersion, and playful exploration. We are the only preschool in the United States to be based on Finland’s renowned early childhood model. We blend evidence-based teaching methods with a nurturing French-immersion environment to cultivate creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Our mission is simple yet transformative: help every child grow into a curious, compassionate global citizen, ready to thrive in the most competitive schools in the world.
CORE VALUES
EXCELLENCE
Drawing from Finland’s world renowned education model, we prioritize small class sizes, teacher empowerment, and joyful, research-backed teaching strategies.
HOLISTIC
We celebrate each child’s uniqueness, addressing their intellectual, emotional, social, and physical well-being to create well-rounded resilient learners.
SAFETY
We only use organic natural materials and shun plastics to ensure children thrive in a safe, eco-friendly environment that honors their well-being.
PLAY
Curiosity thrives when children are free to explore, collaborate, and solve problems through creative play, both guided and child-led.
IMMERSION
We immerse students in the French language daily, opening doors to cultural awareness, global opportunities, and advanced language proficiency.
INNOVATION
Embracing the latest educational technologies, we equip learners with critical thinking skills and digital literacy to navigate an ever-evolving world.
WHY CHOOSE US
Finnish Pioneering
Finland has set the global standard in early childhood education, discovering revolutionary methods that outpace traditional models like Montessori and Waldorf. At Petit Loup Academy, we bring this proven Finnish philosophy to life, right here in Colorado, offering children a truly world-class start.
Proven Methods
Where traditional programs stop, Finnish research continues to evolve. Our curriculum fosters independence, curiosity, and a passion for discovery—empowering each child to reach their full potential.
Expert Educators
From Maîtresse Jenna’s unparalleled expertise in French immersion to Founder Robert Maxey’s mastery of educational psychology, our team is dedicated, caring, and exceptionally qualified. When you entrust your child to Petit Loup Academy, you’re choosing the very best in early education.
Claudia R
My daughter was a student of miss jenna for 3 years on a French immersion school. It was a wonderful experience for her and for us, Miss jenna is amazing with her students, my daughter thrive under her care. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
Lysiane A
Jenna is the most incredible preschool teacher. I’ve never known anyone to love the kids more than she does. Her French is beautiful and her passion for teaching French is so admirable. We love and will miss her so much!
Yenna C
Jenna used to teach my son and she is such a wonderfully nurturing educator! Her passion for French and teaching littles is very apparent, and Robert and Tsiky are also extremely passionate about evidence-based ECE. We'd be going here if it was closer!
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