Happy Play: Where Toddlers Grow Confident and School-Ready
Marin Mommies presents a sponsored article from Lycée Français de San Francisco serving Marin families with a preschool campus in Sausalito.
HAPPY PLAY (ages 1–2.5): the ultimate social time for toddler
Designed as a stress-free bridge to La Petite École (our 2-year-old class) and preschool, Happy Play is a one-hour, caregiver-and-child program that helps your child begin their school journey with confidence. Looking for a playful, educational social time for your toddler (1–2.5)? Join us every Tuesday at Happy Play!
Main benefits of the program include
Mastering Group Play
With a parent or caregiver present, children begin to socialize with peers and are introduced to basic group rules and the concept of following a teacher—core elements of preschool classroom life.
Bilingual Super Start
Happy Play offers a playful bilingual head start by introducing toddlers to French through engaging activities—songs, stories, and play. Weekly classes help children become comfortable with the sounds and rhythm of the language, gently beginning their bilingual journey while boosting curiosity and attention.
Saying Goodbye to First-Day Jitters
Sessions take place on our Sausalito Lycée campus—home to our Marin Preschool and Elementary—so children get to know our spaces, staff, and future classmates. This familiarity reduces anxiety when it’s time to start school.
The Best First Step into a Unique Preschool
Happy Play is just the first step. Next comes the exceptional international and bilingual education the Lycée is known for in the Bay Area — right here in Marin!
Our preschool curriculum blends early academics (yes, all subjects are introduced in preschool!), bilingual immersion, and motor and social-emotional development. Children learn to think, organize their thoughts, and explore the world around them. Fun, hands-on projects build a solid foundation for learning and generously integrate the arts—all in a warm, bilingual environment at our international preschool.
Our multicultural community further promotes global-mindedness and fosters well-rounded children.
Ready to Begin? Choose Your Next Step
- Book your first Happy Play class (no commitment required) : Register Today!
- Explore the Full Program - A look at the full Preschool journey: Check It Out
- Come see for yourself : Register For The Open House
- Start with a conversation or Contact Us, we’d love to hear from you!
The next Preschool Open House for our Sausalito campus will be on Wednesday, OCT 22 2025 at 10 am. Stop by to visit our beautiful campus nested in the Sausalito foothills, learn more about our bilingual program and multicultural community.
