Our little schoolhouse is getting ready…
Belle Maison
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Nurturing brilliance in a home away from home.
Philosophy:
At Belle Maison Academy, we believe that every child deserves an environment that honors their individuality, nurtures their sense of wonder, and supports the whole child—intellectually, emotionally, and creatively.
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Our approach is rooted in the belief that early childhood should be filled with beauty, calm, curiosity, and purpose. Inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, we offer a nature-based, small-group learning experience that values play, relationships, and emergent learning over rigid standards and cookie-cutter curriculums.
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With a maximum of just six children, our academy offers a truly bespoke early learning experience, led by an educator with over a decade of experience, a Master’s in Early Literacy & Curriculum, and advanced doctoral study in education.
Here, children are not one of many—they are one of a kind.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
Whether you're a parent, educator, grandparent, or community member who believes in better beginnings for children, your donation helps us open our doors with intention, integrity, and heart.
Help us build something beautiful—brick by brick, book by book, child by child.
Why Donate?
Your gift supports the launch and sustainability of a new kind of preschool:
One that prioritizes relationships over ratios.
One that invests in real materials, real learning, and real
connection.
One that gives children a beautiful space to grow into their
fullest, kindest selves.
As a privately funded, independently operated micro-academy, Belle Maison Academy does not receive public funding or grants typically reserved for larger centers or nonprofits. That means every contribution—large or small—directly supports:
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Safe, developmentally rich classroom design
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Nature-based materials and child-centered furniture
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Licensing, insurance, and startup infrastructure
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Scholarships and tuition assistance for qualifying families
What We Offer:
A Boutique Learning Environment
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Only 6 children enrolled at a time
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Calm, beautiful, home-like space designed to reduce overstimulation and support emotional regulation
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Rich daily rhythms that balance structure and freedom
Montessori & Reggio Emilia-Inspired Curriculum
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Child-led exploration and emergent themes
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Real, hands-on materials that encourage independence and critical thinking
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Learning embedded in play, nature, and meaningful relationships
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Whole child approach
Nature-Based Experiences
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Daily outdoor time and connection with the natural world
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Sensory-rich activities that support motor development, creativity, and calm
Led by Expertise
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Over 10 years of experience in early childhood education
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Master’s in Curriculum & Early Literacy
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Current doctoral candidate in Curriculum & Instruction at ULM
Year-Round Program
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Open during summer
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Closed on major holidays following the Ouachita Parish calendar
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Biannual parent-teacher conferences and end-of-year child portfolios
Ultra-Exclusive Enrollment
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Families are selected through an interview process
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Designed for families seeking depth, beauty, and intention in early education
Vision
Our Story
At Belle Maison Academy, our vision is to redefine early childhood education in Northeast Louisiana by offering a warm, intentional, and exquisitely personal learning environment—where each child is known, nurtured, and inspired.
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We envision a space where:
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Learning is joyful, emergent, and rooted in wonder
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The natural world is embraced as a teacher
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Relationships—not rigid routines—shape the heart of our days
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Children are seen as capable, curious, and deeply worthy of respect​
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We aim to cultivate a generation of kind, confident, and creative thinkers by honoring the beauty of childhood and offering a school experience that is truly small by design, big in purpose.
