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Au Clair De Lune

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

1976-1978 Coolidge Street, San Diego, CA 92111

Visit website ↗(858) 384-6648Directions ↗Licensed for 31
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/21/2025
Total visits
5

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

Au Clair de Lune is a French immersion preschool serving infants through kindergarten at two San Diego locations. The school emphasizes bilingual language development alongside STEM curriculum and daily outdoor activities.

Philosophy
We believe in open and continuous communication with parents. Our educators are skilled at recognizing when a child is ready to start reading and writing, and they provide the tools and support needed to foster these abilities early on. This approach ensures that learning progresses naturally and effectively, setting a strong foundation for future academic success.
Ages served
3 months to kindergarten
Hours
Full-time: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Extended care: 8:00-8:30am and 3:30pm-5:00pm. For infants and 2 year olds, also 2 days per week (T+Th) and 3 days per week (M+W+F) options from 8:30 am to 3:30pm.
Outdoor
Yes, physical education is an integral part of the curriculum with daily outdoor activities tailored to each age group to promote physical health, motor skill development, and social skills through play.
Meals
Snacks provided twice daily (morning and afternoon); cost included in material fee. Lunch available for purchase, served warm and fresh daily, prepared on-site by exclusive chefs using fine ingredients.

Programs

  • •French immersion program
  • •STEM curriculum
  • •Reading and writing instruction
  • •Physical education

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratios: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for preschoolers and kindergarteners
  • ✓All communication and instruction conducted entirely in French
  • ✓Teachers qualified in early childhood education and fluent in French
  • ✓On-site meal preparation with nutritionally balanced options

Not stated on their website: Tuition cost, Material fee amount, Lunch cost, Outdoor space details, Religious affiliation, Discipline or behavior policies, Weather policies for outdoor time. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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