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Le Petit Elephant Preschool

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2645 Laurel Street, Napa, CA 94558

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/15/2025
Total visits
13

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Le Petit Elephant is Napa's premier outdoor-based, English/Spanish bilingual childcare center founded in 2015. The center serves infants through kindergarten-age children using a philosophy that combines Waldorf, RIE, Montessori, and Reggio-Emilia pedagogies centered on academic learning through play.

Philosophy
Le Petit Méthode: academic learning through play built on a unique combination of child development approaches (Waldorf, RIE, Montessori, and Reggio-Emilia). The program fosters social, emotional, and academic intelligence while encouraging age-appropriate independence in a safe and supportive environment.
Ages served
6 weeks through 6 years (Infant Nursery: 6 weeks-24 months; Preschool: 2-4 years; TK/Kindergarten: 4-6 years)
Hours
7:30am-5:30pm; half day schedules available for preschool
Outdoor
Outdoor-based program featuring creative play, organic gardening, and ample time outside

Programs

  • •Infant Nursery
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓English/Spanish bilingual instruction
  • ✓Organic gardening and nature-based learning
  • ✓Yoga, music, and dance programs
  • ✓Tuition assistance available on sliding scale

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Meals/snacks, Daily schedule details. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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