Whether you are a prospective family, parent, student, or alumna, we hope that your visit to our website gives you a feel for what we do best here at Petite Sorbonne Preschool! Established 1982, Petite Sorbonne Preschool has a long tradition of excellence, which still carries on today. Children's thinking and language development are influenced by the many experiences they encounter.
At Petite Sorbonne Preschool, we believe our children should have a variety of exciting and different experiences each day. From pitching a tent to finger-painting to singing songs to putting together a show and more! With this premise in mind, our entire day is made up of developing thinking skills, motor skills, language skills, and social skills.
At Petite Sorbonne Preschool, we believe our children should have a variety of exciting and different experiences each day. From pitching a tent to finger-painting to singing songs to putting together a show and more! With this premise in mind, our entire day is made up of developing thinking skills, motor skills, language skills, and social skills.
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The curriculum at Petite Sorbonne Preschool has been developed to foster the stated goals of our philosophy which follows: We believe children should be exposed to a wide variety of challenges in order to arouse their curiosity and encourage self-expression. Each child is unique and has his/her own style of learning.
Arrivals; help children say good-bye to parents; free choice of play. Clean-up time for morning Circle Time group. Circle Time group meets to share, sing, listen to stories, play games, dance to music, and more. We welcome the day together! Wash up - then, Morning Snack Time! Activity time includes art projects, science projects, and outdoor activities.
We believe that Petite Sorbonne Preschool is the best start for your child! We are a program where your child will be known by their teachers, understand their individuality, and will be challenged to build their self esteem and confidence. We provide a welcoming environment where your child will develop many skills, and thus growing into their greatest potentials.
Fees are due on the 01st of each current month, unless payments are made equal installments on the 01st and 15th (by prior arrangement with the owners). Tuition must be paid in full by the 15th of each current month. We accept cash or checks (checks may be payable to: Petite Sorbonne Preschool). Tuition is charged on a monthly basis - NOT weekly.
Gem of a preschool that most parents are unaware of. Teacher June has been running this school for a while and is always in control. Our son really enjoyed going there and we're now looking forward to sending our daughter there as well. My daughter LOVES this school! She asks to go to Petite Sorbonne Preschool even on the weekends!
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Sophia T.
Mar 03, 2021
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It's hard to describe what an amazing school this is. I stumbled upon it almost by chance when my son had to quickly find a new school due to him not liking the language immersion school I had initially enrolled him in. As a first time parent, I was of course focused on setting up my son for the best academic future possible and was looking at academically focused pre-schools like Stratford. Visiting that school, I had a mixed feeling of hope for the future, and sadness to see pre-schoolers lined up in those tiny desks doing work. The playground was quiet on the day I visited and there
Jed C.
Feb 03, 2018
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My daughter went to PSP for over two years - from when we moved to San Mateo to when she started Kindergarten. I wish I could give PSP 100 stars!
I cannot imagine a more friendly, caring preschool. The staff really, really care about the kids and their development. The teachers have at PSP for years, and it's a real family atmosphere. We ended up seeing other kids/parents/families regularly because so many kids invite their friends from PSP to birthday parties, and the whole community of families around the school is wonderful.
I particularly liked that all of the kids were together
I cannot imagine a more friendly, caring preschool. The staff really, really care about the kids and their development. The teachers have at PSP for years, and it's a real family atmosphere. We ended up seeing other kids/parents/families regularly because so many kids invite their friends from PSP to birthday parties, and the whole community of families around the school is wonderful.
I particularly liked that all of the kids were together
S. C.
Oct 26, 2017
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Our son has been attending PSP for over a year now. We are really pleased with the program and staff. The teachers are very experienced and have been with PSP basically forever, which gives it more of a family feel rather than some other preschools we toured that were more business-like. Also the teachers have seen and know how to handle pretty much every situation out there. My son has learned a lot from the teachers and other kids while he's been there. He has been really happy there and recently asked to change from 3 days to 5 days per week, so that he would have more time to spend with
K. W.
Aug 19, 2016
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Our little one loves Petite Sorbonne. Its a great family-home-style environment with teachers that really care. We consider ourselves lucky to have found this place. They have fun activities like growing vegetables and the focus is very much on playful creative activities. It is exactly what we wanted so our little one would develop a love for school and social skills interacting closely with others. This place really is a hidden gem.
Lis J.
Feb 25, 2013
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We love PSP! My daughter has been at PSP for 6 months now and we have been nothing but pleased.
The teachers are amazing and my daughter absolutely loves them. It's clear to see why, their focus is always on the children and they provide a safe and educational environment for them.
It seems like the perfect mix of playing and learning. There are different rooms setup for different types of play as well a quiet area with books. They have a nice, big playground as well. Since my daughter started she has learned her ABCs, can recognize letter, spell her name and her counting has greatly improved
The teachers are amazing and my daughter absolutely loves them. It's clear to see why, their focus is always on the children and they provide a safe and educational environment for them.
It seems like the perfect mix of playing and learning. There are different rooms setup for different types of play as well a quiet area with books. They have a nice, big playground as well. Since my daughter started she has learned her ABCs, can recognize letter, spell her name and her counting has greatly improved
Vic P.
Aug 31, 2012
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My son went to PSP a few years back, and he thrived. My daughter, who is 3yo, was in a home daycare that was closing, and she was not yet toilet trained, so I enrolled her in a different local preschool since PSP requires toilet-trained kids. Big mistake!!
I enrolled her in PSP this week, and I immediately remembered why I love it there. Each kid gets lots of personal attention. When I picked my daughter up at the end of the first day, Teacher June came right up to me and gave me a full report with details. I know already that PSP was the right decision -- my daughter is in excellent hands
I enrolled her in PSP this week, and I immediately remembered why I love it there. Each kid gets lots of personal attention. When I picked my daughter up at the end of the first day, Teacher June came right up to me and gave me a full report with details. I know already that PSP was the right decision -- my daughter is in excellent hands
Snap B.
Sep 17, 2011
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Our daughter has been here for over a year now and we LOVE it. The teachers are great and the outdoor play space is big and safe. Teacher June and Teacher Vanessa have been running the show for years and years with NO teacher turnover. Our daughter is thriving and happy. I was at a birthday party once with over 30 preschoolers and one of the moms said to me, "I can always tell the Petite Sorbonne kids from the non-Petite Sorbonne kids. Our kids are the ones that are well behaved." And it's true --- June and Vanessa are teaching the kids to be kind, respectful, and good human
Amy S.
Apr 08, 2011
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We continue to love this school. The consistent staff presence offers peace of mind to parents, and Teacher June and Teacher Vanessa are gems. The outdoor playground is large and inviting, they do so much art my walls cannot keep up, and they provide home-cooked meals at lunchtime, and snacks in the am/pm. You won't find a better environment for your little one.
Neda L.
Mar 10, 2011
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We were so happy to have our daughter at Petite Sorbonne Preschool. The director and the teachers are great, there is a nice and sunny playground, hot lunches, cute little beds for nap time and lots of light in the rooms. Kids do fun projects, play games and enjoy reading books on the special cute little couches at the playroom :-) Great preschool!
Morris L.
Nov 16, 2010
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Very warm and caring atmosphere. Teachers there have been there for 5+ years, which is almost unheard of in some of the other places you'll find.
Everyone there has a genuine vested interested in caring for and nurturing the children. My family and I were personally sad that we had to take our child out when I started a new job in Pleasanton.
Let's just hope Petite Sorbonne will be around for many generations to come ... it's a true asset in the community!
Everyone there has a genuine vested interested in caring for and nurturing the children. My family and I were personally sad that we had to take our child out when I started a new job in Pleasanton.
Let's just hope Petite Sorbonne will be around for many generations to come ... it's a true asset in the community!
Jessica M.
Jan 20, 2010
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My daughter loves LOVES loves this school!!!!!!! The teachers are great, my daughter has made friends here and its a awesome and fun atmosphere. I recommend Petite Sorbonne for any parent looking for a PreSchool. I couldn't be any more pleased with our experience. Teacher June is an amazing teacher along with Teacher Vanessa and Teacher Kris. Good people!!!!!!!!!
Karen P.
Oct 01, 2007
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Amber S.
May 15, 2007
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My daughter LOVES this school! She asks to go to Petite Sorbonne Preschool even on the weekends! The teachers are super nice and have kids attending or that have attended in the past so they understand all the antics of kids! Each teacher is wonderful and easy to get along with or talk to and have been at the school for a long time, I love a low turnover! I also love that the school is clean and bright and the children all like being there which is a very important aspect of a great school. This school with its great caring staff is my all time favorite. The day we walked in to view the school
Michael H.
Apr 16, 2007
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My son attended PSP for 3 years and my daughter goes there now. I looked at every preschool within 30 minutes of San Mateo and just had the best feeing about PSP. The teachers are very experienced and all have been there for some time, they are all fantastic with the kids. The owner and head teacher June is loving and great with both the kids and parents. They do a great job of preparing the children for Kindergarten, but they also do a lot of playing and let the kids be kids. The school is in an old San Mateo home and does not have an institutional feel at all - that was very important to
