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We offer children ages 6 months to about 2 1/2 years old an age-approriate French-immersion program of their own.  The program includes music, nursery rhymes, and games that expose children this age to the language in a playful, completely natural way.  Because children are accompanied by a parent, it also serves as a wonderful guided playgroup of fellow francophone and francophile families. 
 
Many of the families who have come through the Baby/Parent program have enrolled in drop- off sessions once their children reached the age of 2. For families considering the drop-off program, this is a wonderful way to get the children comfortable in the space, with the teacher, and with other future classmates, making the transition to independence that much easier.  And it's a good way for parents to practice or improve their own French, too.
 
Current and upcoming session(s).  Please note that you may join mid-session, and fees will be prorated accordingly:
 
SESSION II (winter-spring): 
22 weeks
Tuesdays, Jan 3 - Jun 26, 2012 (excluding Jan 17, Feb 21, Apr 3, Apr 10)
Note slightly adjusted time from previous sessions: 4:00pm-4:50pm
$440 for one child, $660 for twins/siblings
prorating available when joining mid-session
Children under 6 months old free when accompanied by enrolled sibling/caretaker

 

Class details:
 
*Lyrics and CD of music provided to allow parents to participate in class and reinforce at home
*Led by a qualified Early Childhood Educator who is loving, warm, nurturing, and dedicated
*Clean, sunny, cheerful facilities cleaned with eco-friendly products and, of course, child-safe
 
For sign-ups, please e-mail kazz@gardenhousesf.org to check availability.