Petit Lion Language Academy

Openings Now Carlsbad Home-Based Verified 5.0 Updated Feb 2026

Open today 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

French and Spanish Language Immersion Daycare for ages 1-4 years. Petit Lion is operated by Native French Speaker Léonie Espinosa. Miss Léonie has over 15 years experience working in various classroom settings including her prior time spent as a preschool teacher at prestigious LA schools, implementing yoga at LA inner city schools and working as an administrator for UCLA Bright Horizons. Petit Lion was launched after moving to Carlsbad wanting a school where her children could receive a trilingual education, organic lunches and small group learning with skilled and educated teachers.

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Openings Now

Petit Lion Language Academy is now enrolling for one or more spaces.

Location Info

Carlsbad, CA 92009

Monday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Financial Aid

  • Free Meals
  • Sibling Discount

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Location Details

  • Staff are CPR certified.
  • Staff are first aid certified.
  • Health screenings are available at this location.
  • Outdoor play space is available.
  • Meals are provided.

Programs Offered

Infant Care Program

Infant Care 12 mo — 18 mo
  • Schedules

    Full Time, Part Time

  • Calendar

    Full Year

  • Languages Taught

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Offers infant care services in Carlsbad.

Education Types

  • Bilingual
  • Emergent
  • Language Immersion
  • Montessori
  • Reggio Emilia
  • Play-Based

Licensing

Petit Lion Language Academy is a licensed child care home.

Type

Licensed Child Care Home

Identifier

376101528

Capacity

14

Issued

07/23

Last retrieved 08/01/25. More information about licensed providers in CA can be found at California Department of Social Services.

Parent Reviews

5.0 (3 Reviews)
Grey K.
Jan 17

Shanel O.
Sep 12, 2025

Lauren F.
Aug 29, 2025

My son has loved his time and experiences here. Amazing place for kids to get exposure to other languages and foster social and emotional development.