French Immersion
Preschool Montclair
L’Alliance New York’s Preschool in Montclair, NJ, is a French-immersion program for toddlers ages 2½ to 5 designed to foster learning as a multicultural exploration of curiosity. L’Alliance New York’s Preschool was founded in 2012 at our Manhattan location and expanded to Montclair, New Jersey, in September 2024 to offer engaging, French immersion instruction to even more tri-state area toddlers.
Want to experience our brand-new preschool in person? Sign up for an info session and tour of our brand-new space.
Mondays, 9:15–10:15 am
No info sessions on Sept 2, Oct 14, Nov 25, and Dec 23
The Preschool’s mission is to provide a joyful, energetic entry into school life while also introducing kids to the French language, combining the best of French and American teaching methods in an environment that’s rich in diversity. We aim to help your child become independent, inquisitive, and open to new experiences through age-appropriate activities and group play that connects learning with excitement and community.
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L’Alliance New York’s Preschool provides your child with all the proven benefits of bilingualism while preparing them with the cognitive, social, and emotional tools required for success in any kindergarten, with the added benefits of language immersion.
Language immersion at an early age establishes a foundation for true bilingualism and opens your child’s mind to a broader understanding of the world.
During the first year, children with limited or no previous exposure to French begin to absorb and understand the language through daily routines, the use of visuals, and gestures. Their comprehension is boosted by consistent repetition and rephrasing in French. Quickly, children master broader vocabulary, start responding in French, and begin to form simple sentences. Whether your child continues on to an American or French or French-immersion elementary school, these years in preschool are a pivotal foundation for mastery of the language and lifelong love of French.
- There are two classrooms of 15 students max
- One class is for toddlers 2½ years old by Sep 1, and one class is for toddlers 3 ½ to 5 years old.
- We offer half-day and full-day options.
- Our hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–12:30 pm for the half-day program, or Monday-Friday, 8:30 am–2:30 pm for the full-day program.
- We also offer an extended day option, which is available until 6 pm.
- There is one head teacher and one assistant in each classroom.
Learn More About L’Alliance French Preschool in Montclair NJ
Learn about L’Alliance preschool program, tour our space, and observe a class at one of our info sessions. To request a private visit, please contact us via email at montclair@lallianceny.org. To get answers to some of the most common questions, visit our FAQ page.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child into our L’Alliance famille!