Starting School Never Tasted SO Good!

Marin Mommies presents a sponsored article from Lycée Français de San Francisco serving Marin families with a preschool campus in Sausalito.

A new and exciting chapter for the Lycee Preschool in Sausalito

For families considering Preschool in Marin, this year marks an exciting new chapter, one that blends joyful beginnings, meaningful learning, and a simple but transformative change: no more lunch boxes! 

With the arrival of the Lycée Cantine, lunchtime becomes part of the experience of growing, discovering, and belonging — without the daily stress of packing meals at dawn.

Goodbye lunch-box fatigue

Starting school is a big step for young children! New routines, new friends, new voices, new spaces — everything feels bigger when you are little. At the Lycée’s Sausalito Preschool, this transition is designed to feel gentle, reassuring, and joyful. Now, with lunch included in tuition, families can say goodbye to lunch-box fatigue — the forgotten thermos, the uneaten sandwich, the endless question of “What will they eat today?” Instead, children enjoy fresh, balanced meals prepared at school, and parents gain one less thing to juggle in already busy mornings.

Real food, made with care

Our Lycée Cantine is powered by Acre, a Bay Area leader in school-based food programs known for its commitment to real, healthy food. Meals are made from scratch, using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, with an emphasis on seasonal produce and thoughtful nutrition. For preschoolers, this means discovering new tastes in a warm, supportive environment — sometimes even surprising themselves with what they enjoy.

The joy of sharing meals

For children, meals quickly become one of the highlights of the day. Sharing lunch with friends builds independence, confidence, and social skills. They learn to sit together, to taste, to talk, to help one another — and to take pride in doing “big kid” things. For many, it is their first true experience of being part of a dining community, and they embrace it with enthusiasm.

A full day of care and learning, from morning to evening

The Cantine service is included in tuition and the care doesn’t stop at lunchtime. Preschool tuition also includes before- and after-school care, offering families a seamless day from 7:30 am to 6 pm. This integrated approach supports busy families while providing children with a consistent, nurturing environment throughout the day — whether they are arriving early, staying late, or enjoying every moment in between.

More than a preschool: a place to belong

Beyond the plate, the Lycée Preschool offers what matters most at this age: a nurturing environment where children feel safe to explore, express themselves, and grow. Rooted in bilingual learning and enriched by a multicultural community, the program supports each child with warmth, structure, and joy. Children make their first friends, discover their voices in two languages, and begin a school journey that can carry them all the way through the Lycée.

A community for children — and for parents

For parents, the experience is just as meaningful. As children settle in, families find more than a school — they find a welcoming and supportive international community of 50+ nationalities and 30+languages that shares our school values.

Because starting school should feel good!

This year, Preschool in Sausalito offers something truly special: a place where learning begins with care, friendship, and great food now all bundled up within the tuition. Because starting school should feel good in every way. And now, it’s healthy and tastes delicious too!

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