Award-Winning Kindergarten in Kirkland — Built for Curious Minds
La Maternelle de Marie-Claire is not a standard kindergarten. It is an award-winning early learning program built on the conviction that young children are capable of far more than most schools expect from them.
Children learn in French, English, and are introduced to a third language. They study mathematics with a math specialist. They move in a gymnasium designed for their age group. They experiment in a science environment. They create, perform, and collaborate — and they do all of this with teachers who have dedicated their careers to exactly this stage of development.
Curriculum Highlights:
- French and English Instruction (Bilingual Immersion from Day One)
- Third Language Introduction (Spanish, Italian, or Mandarin)
- Mathematics with a Dedicated Specialist
- Physical Education in a Full Gymnasium and Outdoor Field
- Science Exploration and Hands-On Inquiry
- Dance, Music, and Arts Taught by Specialists
- Social-Emotional Learning Integrated Throughout
Our Approach
La Maternelle de Marie-Claire follows a philosophy that children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and challenged. Our kindergarten classes are small. Our teachers are specialists. Our expectations are high — and our support for every child in meeting them is unwavering.
By the end of kindergarten, children leave with strong pre-literacy and numeracy skills, social confidence, bilingual foundations, and a genuine love of learning.
Facilities
Kindergarten students have access to a dedicated gymnasium, an outdoor AstroTurf field, arts rooms, and music spaces — all designed with their developmental stage in mind.