Bonjour,

My name is Madame Kari and I’ve been a teacher for over 18 years, including the past 12 years at La Petite École Rochester, NY.

I created this preschool when my own children were toddlers, after realizing how much more they were capable of learning at an early age. Driven by my passion for the French language and my culture, I built a program that introduces young children to French through meaningful, engaging early learning experiences.

Today, it’s incredibly rewarding to see hundreds of children and families grow, learn, and create lasting memories through this program.

Help Us Transform Our Classroom for Our Children

At La Petite École, we believe that a child’s environment plays a powerful role in how they learn, grow, and feel every day. Our classroom has been filled with laughter, discovery, and meaningful memories—but it’s time for an update.

We are working to replace and improve our classroom furniture to create a more functional, comfortable, and inspiring space for our students. With better organization, flexible seating, and child-friendly design, we can support learning, creativity, and independence in even more meaningful ways.

The total cost of this project is $4,000.

La Petite École has generously committed to covering half of the cost, and we are hoping to raise the remaining $2,000 with the help of our wonderful community.

We are reaching out to our La Petite families, friends, and anyone who believes in the importance of early childhood education. Your support—big or small—will directly impact hundreds of children and families who are part of our program, helping us continue to offer an affordable, enriching, and nurturing environment.

Thank you for being part of our community and for investing in our children’s future.

MERCI :)

Madame Kari

Kari Maaraba

Director, La Petite École