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Le Lycee Francais De San Diego

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

8401 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

Visit website ↗(858) 277-1514Directions ↗Licensed for 96
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
4/19/2023
Total visits
2

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 Lycée Français de San Diego is a fully-immersive French school in Serra Mesa/Kearny Mesa using traditional French teaching methods and bilingual instruction. The school is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and follows a rigorous curriculum that exceeds California academic standards.

Philosophy
The school's mission is to instill and foster a student's love of learning by responding to students' needs in a welcoming, family-oriented environment with values like respect, politeness and good manners placed above all else. Everything supports the well-being of children, with an international learning environment shaping confident, independent thinkers and global citizens.
Hours
Classes start at 9am
Outdoor
Extended recess time

Programs

  • •French immersion curriculum
  • •Music
  • •Fine arts
  • •Physical education

Highlights

  • ✓100% native French teachers credentialed by French Ministry of Education
  • ✓Fully accredited by French Ministry of Education with annual inspections
  • ✓Part of AEFE network with nearly 500 schools worldwide
  • ✓Rigorous curriculum exceeding California academic standards

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