Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Sunnyvale. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Sunnyvale. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Sunnyvale. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
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French American School of Silicon Valley is a CAIS and French Ministry of Education accredited preschool-through-8th-grade campus in Sunnyvale, serving ages preschool and up with a distinctive 50/50 bilingual French-English curriculum and Mandarin program. Licensed by CCLD since 1996 with a perfect 30-year inspection record—zero Type A citations and only 2 Type B violations—the school operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM with extended aftercare, mini-camps, and full lunch services. Its exceptional reputation in the Bay Area reflects both rigorous academic standards and a welcoming multicultural community, though the private international school model carries tuition costs significantly higher than standard preschools, and families outside the French-speaking community should verify curriculum fit.
Safety6.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Bilingual French-English education from Preschool through 8th grade, with a Mandarin program also available. Focused on developing confident lifelong learners grounded in bilingual education.
Programs & activities: After-school activities, study hall, extended aftercare, mini-camps, and summer camp. Snack and hot lunch services provided.
What sets it apart: Accredited by AEFE (French Ministry of Education network) and NAIS; licensed by California. Two campuses in Sunnyvale (Lower) and Santa Clara (Upper), emphasizing program excellence, tight-knit community, and global citizenship.
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