Ecole Claire Fontaine (2026 Profile)

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Start: 2026-09-18T10:00:00-07:00
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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-1
Enrollment: 100 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Tour - Fri., September 18, 2026 - get more information!

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ecole Claire Fontaine
Nursery	30
Pre-K	37
Kind	30
1	3

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Year Founded

1989

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

100 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Flexible Full Time & Part time schedules available. Organic Meals Included. Please inquire.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Flexible Full Time & Part time schedules available. Meals Included. Please inquire.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

After-School ProgramFrench Tutoring

Music Lessons

School Notes

SUMMER BY THE SEA - Now Enrolling for Summer Program, July 13 - Aug 14, flexible schedule, grand adventures, organic meals included
Next prospective parents tour is September 18th. Register online under "Admissions & Tours"
Ecole Claire Fontaine is an Art, Language and Nature school serving local & international children ages 2 - 6+.
Three garden campuses are nestled in the heart of Venice near the Pacific Ocean.
ECF faculty speak their native languages only, including French, English and Spanish.
The children spend joyful days immersed in music, the art of nature, outdoors in the gardens, discovering new pathways to camaraderie & independence
Since 1989 Ecole Claire Fontaine has combined the best values of American and French cultures for the benefit of children. Dedicated chefs prepare organic European-Mediterranean meals daily with produce fresh from the local farmers markets, deepening children's connection to the earth & the origins of their food.
At Ecole Claire Fontaine the innate wisdom of children is honored and their happiness is paramount.

Preschool-PreK-Kindergarten-TK, 1st Grade + After School Elementary Program
Ecole Claire Fontaine is a member of the American Association of Teachers of French
At Ecole Claire Fontaine we nurture the innate wisdom of children. Together children and faculty discover the natural world from the oceans & lands to the cosmos, taking cues from the remarkable connectivity that vibrates through all things. Living in art and nature, ECF infuses a creative spirit into our emergent curriculum that morphs annually with the interests of the children.Our students exercise their strategic thinking through chess, our botanical nature and science lab, astronomy, coding, mathematics, oceanography and toy building. Imaginations and fine motor skills are stretched by painting and embroidery. Spiritual and emotional centers are exercised, along with gross motor skills, through meditation and yoga. The senses are bathed in the sounds of choir, piano and harp, and the smells of simmering jam and sauting aromatics. With nutrition a focal point, our chefs lovingly prepare organic meals on a daily basis, while classes in experimental flavors awaken taste buds. We communicate through the languages of French, English and Spanish to deepen our dialogue and neurological capacities. Using their native language only, teachers speak to the children using the OPOL Method One Person, One Language. Intrinsic to the pedagogy of Ecole Claire Fontaine is ensconcing the children in the beauty and importance of the elements of nature, and their remarkable place amongst it all. Exploring, imagining and playing in the gardens are part of every child`s day. Teachers are ready to assist and guide, while also honoring the inherent capacity of children to discover new ways of co-existing with their friends and practicing independence. With an international family and teacher base, we learn from, and are sensitive to, cultures other than our own, particularly that of the culture of children. We remain creative, curious, flexible and teachable, remembering that when we elevate ourselves, we inspire those around us to do the same. We communicate in the positive, inventing what we want the world to be. Our days expand experiences and minds beyond the heights of the usual expectations of childhood capacities, as we play and study, placing paramount importance upon happiness. The joy found in discovery at Ecole Claire Fontaine is opening hearts and minds, and parting the curtains to an extraordinary life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ecole Claire Fontaine offer a summer program?

Yes, Ecole Claire Fontaine offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Ecole Claire Fontaine offer?

Ecole Claire Fontaine offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Climbing, Cycling, Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer and Swimming.

When is the application deadline for Ecole Claire Fontaine?

The application deadline for Ecole Claire Fontaine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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