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From Little Pioneers through the Early Childhood Center (8 weeks to 2 years), children learn through play-based, child-centered experiences where their interests are respected and “choice time” is part of every day. At our private school in Jefferson Parish, Reggio-Emilia inspired environments, flexible learning spaces, rich materials, and daily opportunities for exploration ensure that children’s voices and choices guide their learning journey.
Build trust, curiosity, and motor skills through rich, hands-on play that supports every area of development for infants ages 8 weeks to 11 months.
Experience inquiry-based, hands-on learning for ages 1–2 in Reggio-Emilia inspired classrooms, integrating language, early math, and exploration through songs, stories, projects, and outdoor play.
Enjoy gentle, play-based extended care from 7am to 5:30pm, with time to rest, enjoy soft play, and explore under close supervision, offering a safe, flexible space beyond the regular school day.
Build early language skills through listening, conversation, and daily read-alouds, developing narrative comprehension by exploring stories together and introducing Spanish from age two through play and organic daily interactions.
Foster social-emotional growth by practicing social skills, showing respect, and building positive relationships with classmates, while developing early foundations of the IB Learner Profile through daily interactions.
As parents, partner closely with teachers through daily Seesaw updates, weekly notes, and regular parent-teacher check-ins that keep Little Pioneers and Early Childhood families informed and connected.
Build physical confidence through daily exploratory play that develops both large-motor skills such as running, climbing, balancing, and fine-motor control with rich, hands-on manipulatives and materials.
Explore sound, song, and movement through playful, hands-on activities that introduce pitch, rhythm, and simple instruments - laying the foundation for a lifelong love of music and performance.
Feel safe, loved, and ready to explore in a warm, caring classroom where teachers gently guide daily routines, play, and early milestones with positive support that matches each stage of your development.
Explore bright, Reggio Emilia-inspired spaces where the classroom itself becomes a “third teacher,” offering materials that invite you to explore, create, and collaborate through child-led learning.
Soccer Shots begin from age two, using fun, movement-based sessions to introduce soccer basics and support early social skills in a nurturing environment.
Admissions team guides families through the Early Childhood program any time of the year, ensuring a calm and confident start at Kehoe-France Southshore.
At Kehoe-France Southshore, our youngest learners experience an integrated curriculum that nurtures the whole child - socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively - while igniting curiosity and creativity through hands-on exploration and discovery. Indoors and outdoors, thoughtful teaching helps children listen, speak, and understand stories, building strong foundations for early reading and thinking.
Finding their voice through stories
Language grows through warm, responsive interactions. At our private school in Metairie, LA, teachers talk, sing, read and play alongside children, encouraging babbling, first words and simple phrases.
Storytime, songs and everyday conversations build early communication, rich vocabulary and a growing love of books and sounds.
Making sense of numbers in everyday moments
Early maths unfolds through play and daily routines at Kehoe-France Southshore. Children explore size, shape, and quantity as they stack blocks, fill and empty containers, and notice patterns in songs and rhymes.
Simple counting language and hands-on materials help them understand numbers and relationships in a natural, engaging way.
Exploring their world with curiosity
Exploration is sensory and hands-on. Children observe light, sound, texture, and movement as they reach, crawl, and walk through their environment.
They learn about themselves and others by building secure relationships, recognizing familiar faces and discovering routines, gently introducing ideas of self, family, community, and the wider world.
Expressing big ideas with little hands
At our private school in New Orleans, art is about discovery rather than finished products. Children experiment with crayons, paint, and simple materials, enjoying colour, texture, and motion.
These creative experiences support fine-motor development, sensory awareness, and early self-expression in a relaxed, playful setting.
Learning through rhythm and motion
At one of the best private schools in Metairie, LA, music, and movement are woven into each day. Gentle songs, clapping games, simple instruments, and dancing with teachers help children develop body awareness, coordination and listening skills.
Rhythm and repetition offer comfort and joy, and create a fun way to connect and communicate.
Growing bodies, building confidence
Physical development is supported through safe, inviting spaces to roll, crawl, pull up, walk, and climb.
Indoors and outdoors, children enjoy supervised free play and simple guided activities that build strength, balance and coordination, while nurturing confidence as they explore their surroundings.
Opening ears to a new language
Spanish is introduced in gentle, playful ways. Teachers use simple words, songs, and routines so children begin to recognize familiar sounds and phrases.
This early exposure makes an additional language feel natural and enjoyable, and lays the groundwork for later communication and global awareness.
Building, testing, and wondering why
STEM experiences center on curiosity and cause-and-effect. Children explore how things move, stack, roll, and fit together using open-ended, age-appropriate materials.
As they push, pull, drop and build, they notice patterns, solve simple problems and develop confidence as capable explorers and problem-solvers.
Big ideas for little learners
At Kehoe-France Southshore, big ideas are introduced through themes that connect to everyday experiences such as family, seasons, animals, and the immediate environment.
Songs, stories, sensory play, and simple group activities draw on IB PYP principles of inquiry and concept-based learning, helping children make early connections across subjects in meaningful, play-based ways.
Each day, our Little Pioneers explore, play, and, discover with joy. Schedules are tailored to each age group, from frequent infant rest to longer play for older children, with hands-on activities that help them learn, imagine, and gain confidence. To learn more, please contact our admissions office.
Toddlers start the day with welcoming routines, free play, and small-group activities, with care needs supported as they arise.
Outdoor play, snacks, and, meals give children time to move, connect with friends, and build social skills and independence.
Children enjoy a calm rest period followed by quiet play and enriching, age-appropriate activities before heading home.
At Kehoe-France Southshore, our Nursery students get curious from day one. In Reggio-inspired spaces, they explore sensory-rich materials, build early language and motor skills, and start forming warm friendships that set the stage for confident future learning.
Enjoy personalized learning that continuously enhances knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Gain essential life skills to thrive in academics, as well as careers and personal lives.
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
Our partnership with families starts the moment children join Little Pioneers and the Early Childhood Center and it directly supports their long-term academic achievement. From day one, parents stay closely connected to what and how their child is learning.
Teachers share daily moments, photos, and short clips through Seesaw, so families can see routines, early skills, and new milestones in real time. Weekly updates highlight classroom focuses, songs, stories, and upcoming activities, making it easy for parents to reinforce key concepts and language at home. Scheduled check-ins and parent-teacher conferences create space to talk about separation, routines, social development, and early learning goals, with extra meetings available whenever families need them.
This level of consistent, transparent communication means families and teachers work as one team. Together, they track progress, celebrate growth, and respond quickly to any concerns, building strong foundations for future academic success.
From the start of their Kehoe-France journey, Little Pioneers and Early Childhood students build skills for life in warm, caring spaces. Through play, stories, and sensory experiences, they spark curiosity, grow confidence, and connect with peers. They practice independence by washing hands, tidying toys, and caring for their classroom, while learning to share, take turns, and manage feelings.
Everyday activities - like building towers, completing puzzles, singing, and using words or gestures - help them communicate, explore, and solve problems. Step by step, they begin to show traits of the IB Learner Profile - inquiring, communicating, caring, taking small risks, and reflecting. Early Learning Center becomes a joyful space where school feels fun, routines feel secure, and every day offers a new opportunity to grow.
In Early Childhood, children are introduced to Spanish through simple words, songs, and classroom routines.
This early exposure sits alongside core subjects and supports communication, confidence, and curiosity in a natural, play-based way. Language is part of everyday learning, not a standalone multilingual program.
From Little Pioneers to Early Childhood
At Kehoe-France Southshore, as children move from Little Pioneers into the Early Childhood Center, they shift from a cozy, infant-focused environment into a toddler setting designed for more movement, choice, and interaction.
In Early Childhood, days include longer stretches of play, familiar daily routines, and small-group moments that build turn-taking and early friendships. Teachers introduce new materials, songs, and activities that match toddlers’ growing curiosity and mobility, while keeping familiar comforts and strong caregiver relationships in place.
Reggio-Emilia inspired learning
In our Reggio-Emilia inspired Nursery at the Children’s Center, every child leads their learning. Curious questions and everyday discoveries shape projects, while calm, beautiful spaces act as a ‘third teacher’ that invites exploration. At one of the best private schools in Metairie, space is thoughtfully designed with inviting learning centers and rich, open-ended materials that encourage children to explore, create, and work together.
Rather than following a fixed script, themes grow naturally from children’s interests - whether they are curious about the changing seasons, community helpers, or the natural world - so projects feel meaningful, authentic, and genuinely child-led.
Families at Kehoe-France can take advantage of flexible Extended Care options that support busy schedules while keeping children safe, happy, and engaged beyond the regular school day.
Students may arrive early for Before Care from 7am to 7:30am, then, after a full day of learning, unwind in After Care from 3:30pm to 5:30pm with a balance of recreation, homework time, and creative play in a relaxed, well-supervised environment.
Early Childhood is where learning habits begin. Through hands-on experiences, nurturing relationships and consistent routines, we help children develop independence, social skills and a strong foundation for future academic success.
Amanda Catalano
Early Childhood Director
In Little Pioneers, we focus on creating a warm, caring space where children feel secure and valued. Through guided discovery and meaningful interaction, we support each child’s developmental growth at their own pace.
Melissa Lee
Director of Little Pioneers
The nurturing environment in the early years made all the difference for our child. The teachers truly understand how young children learn and grow.
Early Childhood Parent
At Kehoe-France Southshore, Early Childhood learners can start at any time during the year. Our Admissions team is here to support families and make every start calm, confident, and joyful.
Start early learning at Kehoe-France Southshore, where children develop language, curiosity, and independence through joyful, play-based exploration.
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