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La Coccinelle
French Immersion Preschool in NW Calgary.
Spark your child's natural curiosity and love of learning at La Coccinelle!
We're not just any preschool, we're your child's first joyful steps into the vibrant world of French! As your local French immersion preschool in Northwest Calgary, we've been crafting playful, engaging learning adventures for 3 to 5-year-olds since 1981.
Get ready for smiles, giggles, and newfound French phrases! Our warm and caring environment, led by amazing teachers and supported by a hands-on parent community, is a place where your child will blossom.
Watch their confidence grow as they discover:
The wonders of the French language: Through lively songs, interactive games, and daily conversations, French becomes a natural and exciting part of their day.
Their own unique spark: We believe in celebrating each child's individual learning journey. With a perfect blend of structured play and free exploration, they'll learn at their own pace.
New friends and skills: They'll make lasting connections while building social-emotional, creative, and physical skills through imaginative play, music, art, and so much more!
What families say
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Great preschool for my little one. He loved his teachers Madame Olga and madame claudette. They were so great with my son. We had no french background and my son was able to grasp and learn with the teachers help.
Great programming and curriculum, activities were lots of fun.
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My son learned so much during his time at La Coccinelle that his first year of French immersion kindergarten has been a breeze! He learned a lot of French, started getting really interested in art and crafts, learned French songs, and developed his social and play skills. Even though he is a really quiet kid and could easily fly under the radar, his teachers noticed that he needed support with pencil grip and suggested several activities to try together at home. They also did some individual assessment and made sure that he unserstood basics in French.
When he started school, I told the teacher where he went to preschool and she said, "oh, La Coccinelle, that's a great preschool!" It really has been the best prep for school, and even now (at the end of Kindergarten) he still talks about how much he enjoyed his time at la Coccinelle.Read moreShow less
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My spouse speaks French with my daughter so we wanted to get her more comfortable outside the household with the language. My daughter loves her teachers, greets with a hug every time she goes to school. They focus on social skills, learning to follow instructions, and arts and crafts for creativity skills. Each week focuses on a different topic to learn about. She frequently asks her dad to read French books to her and sing French songs aloud. Won’t hesitate to enroll her again for next year!
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This is an absolutely wonderful preschool. It has made my son so excited about learning French, and given him a great foundation before starting French immersion in CBE. The teachers are very experienced, fun and caring. My son is so excited to go to school every day, we could not have had a better experience here.
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My daughter love's her teachers lot they are amazing it s great place for our kids
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We have had an amazing experience with La Coccinelle Preschool! My son is always excited to go to class, and he proudly demonstrates the French he has learned when he gets home. His social, language and motor skills have improved since starting classes here!
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My son loves going to La Coccinelle preschool. The teachers there are fantastic with kids, and they have a blast with arts, crafts, stories, and singing. Sending my son here was the best choice ever! He can't wait for preschool every day!
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Sending our daughters to La Coccinelle prior to kindergarten was one of the best decisions we’ve made for them. The teachers truly care about their overall development and they now often incorporate French into their regular conversation at home. Can’t wait to be back when our toddler is old enough!
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La Coccinelle is a great preschool. I have had two children attend the facility. The instructors are passionate and have prepared both children well for French Immersion Kindergarten. My children's lives are much richer for attending La Coccinelle Preschool.
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Best French Immersion pre-school. Just steps away from University of Calgary. My daughter has learned so many French words within few months. They focus on soft skills, art and crafts & personality and speech development. Students have a gym class as well. I love this school for promoting diversity and inclusivity. Madame Claudette and Madame Olga are super kind and co-operative. My daughter loves her teachers.
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My children have been attending for 3 years now. The teachers are amazing and my kids have absolutely loved attending. I would highly recommend this school, especially if you are interested in enrolling your child in French immersion. 5/5 definitely send your kids here!
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This school had been phenomenal for my 4 year old. As a parent that does not speak French I have been able to learn with my daughter. The has been the best decision made :)
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Wonderful school, great teachers, really fantastic learning environment. I was amazed at how much French my kids learned, were able to vocalize as well as understand!
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We sent my daughter to La Coccinelle for two years. The relationship she built with her teachers was second to none. The teachers cared, set great boundaries, were creative and kept the children engaged. High recommend this school for anyone considering having their children learn a second language!
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The teacher at this school, Mme. Claudette Pelletier, is an astonishing woman. She pours her heart into her job and it shows, as the children are engaged in her stories, songs, crafts, worksheets and so on. She provides group lessons but also assesses one on one giving them her undivided attention, growing their strengths and developing their weaknesses. She brings in guest speakers, yoga teachers and organizes informative field trips. She was able to introduce the French language in a stress free and exciting way. In addition, she has the highest education in child development, and strongly believes in enough time for free play, allowing exploration, and expands the child’s knowledge based on their own interests and abilities. We were so fortunate to have had her as our child’s preschool teacher, and because of her, La Coccinelle is what it is. A well deserving 5 stars in my opinion.
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Excellent experience with our 3-year old son at La Coccinelle with Mdm Claudette as well as the wonderful team that keeps things running smoothly.
His first year has been during the Covid-19 pandemic. La Coccinelle has been great with communicating to parents and even organized zoom classes and prepared craft kits to keep the kids connected.
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Our daughter has attended preschool at La Cocinelle with Mde. Claudette and Mde. Olga since September. Preschool is one of the highlights of her week. Mde Claudette is a wonderful teacher and caring person and creates a wonderful environment for the kids to work and play. The lesson plans are inventive and keep the kids engaged and interested. We highly recommend this preschool.
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We love this school! Teachers are excellent and very dedicated to creating a super environment for the kids. Great intro to French for our daughters.
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Such an amazing preschool. Our son has loved attending it this year and Madame Claudette is absolutely the most patient, kind and thoughtful teacher. You can just tell she loves children and helping them learn. The art projects and games she plans for the kids have them fully engaged and my son comes home after each class just talking and talking about the things they did that day. He is set up so well for kindergarten in September but we will miss la coccinelle a lot!
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I attended this preschool in from 2017-2019 and it was truly amazing. I'm already going to miss all the kids and most importantly Mme Claudette and Mme Rima. I am feeling very ready for French Immersion Kindergarten!
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My daughter loves it!
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My 3.5hyr old daughter has really enjoyed preschool. The class size is small, the 2 teachers are wonderful and my daughter is gaining an understanding of French which is great. She sings French songs at home, can say colors, the alphabet, numbers, etc and is only 1/2 way through the 1st year so we are getting exactly what we wanted from this school. Its also reasonably priced and administered by like-minded parents which is a huge plus. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for great preschool.
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It is an amazing preschool with very reasonable and affordable fees . My daughter is dramatically improving in her French and developing her pre school skills very positively . She is learning many things that we thought it was to early to know at that age .
I do recommend for any parent interested to pursue their kids in early immersion French school.Read moreShow less
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Our family has been fortunate enough to have had all three of our boys enrolled at La Coccinelle for their preschool education. I can think of no better way to prepare my kids for French Immersion elementary than to have them attend a French Immersion preschool program. It sets them up for success in what could otherwise be a very stressful kindergarten experience. Many of the friends my children have made have gone on to their French Immersion elementary school as well.
The teachers are wonderful, patient, caring professionals and the level of French instruction has exceeded my expectations. At 3 and 4 years old, my kids were saying French phrases, singing French songs and acquiring large amounts of vocabulary. The classroom is a vibrant, fun and safe environment where the kids are always excited to go and explore. There are crafts, puppet shows, special presentations, music, gross motor activities and plenty of stories and themed parties. The creativity of the teachers knows no bounds.
As a parent cooperative, I would challenge anyone to find a harder working group of caring and like minded parents. It's such a wonderful little community and our parents are very dedicated to La Coccinelle. I am so fortunate to have found this school for my boys and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a quality French Immersion preschool experience for their child.Read moreShow less
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My Daughter has attended the school for the 3 and 4 year old classes. She loves the teacher, learning French and enjoys everyday that she is in class. Especially doing all of the crafts, which she gets to bring home and share with us. I am amazed at how quickly she is picking up French, which is not spoken when she is at home. We really enjoy the opportunities that a parent co-op gives us, spending time in the classroom and being able to hold a position on the board, which supplies us with a true insight into her first few yeas of school. I feel that by attending this preschool, we have given our daughter a great basis to start her French Immersion education.
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Our daughter attends the 3 yr old class and absolutely loves it! We've already enrolled her in the 4 yr old class and are looking forward to her french vocabulary improving even more. The current teacher is excellent at educating the children through play and activities as well as providing a welcoming atmosphere. A great option for parents who plan to send their kids through the french immersion program.
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We absolutely love La Coccinelle! My daughter has really enjoyed the 3 year old program and is always bringing home new french words/songs that she's learned. It's been a positive start to her french immersion education. We are already looking forward to the 4 year old program this September!
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My son is in his second year at La Coccinelle and he loves going to class! I have been impressed with the French vocabulary that he is bringing home and also with the consistent communication that we get from the teacher informing us of what is happening in the classroom.
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Great preschool, excellent prep for french immersion kindergarten. My daughter loves it!
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Why parents love La Coccinelle
Proven Immersion: We create a genuine French-speaking atmosphere where your child will hear and practice French naturally.
Dedicated & Passionate Educators: Our experienced and responsive teachers are committed to making learning French an unforgettable and positive experience.
A Supportive Community: Be part of a welcoming, parent-powered co-operative that puts family first.
Bonjour! Meet Our Teachers
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Mme Julie is the lead teacher for the 4 year old class and the interim director of La Coccinelle. This is her first year working with La Coccinelle and she is so excited to be part of the team working with the children and families of this great preschool! While she may be new to this program she is no stranger to working with children. Mme Julie has a teaching degree from the University of Lethbridge and where she also majored in French. She also has an Early Childhood Development certificate level 3. She has worked as a teacher for a few years after graduating in 2007 and then decided to work with kids in a few before and after school care programs and for the past 7 years she has worked as the lead teacher at La Prématernelle Capucine at the school École du Nouveau Monde in Scenic Acres.
Mme Julie is originally from Ottawa and moved here when she was 15 years old with her family. She now has her own family with her husband, twin girls and her dog. In her spare time, Mme Julie loves to sing and dance with the Youth Singers of Calgary, reading and spending time with her family. She believes that it is important for kids to learn through play and exploration inside the classroom as well as outside the classroom in conjunction with some guided activities. She loves to see your children grow and learn while they explore concepts that they are interested in learning and to fuel their imaginations and creativity. She is also passionate about teaching the French language through a variety of ways, like through play, songs, movement and reading books during our circle times and throughout the day.
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Prior to immigrating to Canada with her family in 2013, Olga’s vast experience includes 5 years as an English teacher in primary classes: grades 1-4. She graduated from Moldova State University, with a Licentiate in Philology in the field of Philology, and a specialty in Modern and Classic Languages. Olga’s career in Canada began as a French-language preschool assistant teacher, a role she held for one year while gaining valuable experience and confidence. She then continued at the same preschool for six years, serving as the primary French teacher for five of those years. Olga has since advanced her professional qualifications and now holds her level 3 childcare certification. Olga enjoys interacting with children through play and participation, and loves seeing them smile, enjoying daily classroom activities, and encouraging their interest in learning a new language. Learning through play, song and movement are important aspects of Olga’s philosophy as an educator.
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We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about our program or just want to say bonjour, here is how to find us:
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Main Classroom: (403) 815-4063
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For Enrollment & Tours: registrar@la-coccinelle.ca
For Board & Community Inquiries: chair@la-coccinelle.ca