Les Lucioles

What Les Lucioles does

Les Lucioles is a French non-profit association (Association Loi 1901) operating a private, hors-contrat alternative school branded as École ouVerte, headquartered at 115 rue de Pouilly in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, in the Pays de Gex region. The school delivers multi-pedagogy primary education for children aged 3–11 (Petite Section through CM2), combining Montessori, Freinet, forest-school, and Steiner methodologies alongside the French Éducation Nationale curriculum. Enrolment is organised into two multi-age groups, Cycle 1 (ages 3–6) and Cycle 2-3 (ages 6–11), with up to 16 children admitted per day in seasonal programmes.

The operating model is asset-light but location-bound: instruction takes place in a 95 m² private house with an 800 m² surrounding garden used as a pedagogical garden, chicken coop, and rabbit hutch. Revenue is generated from four streams — recurring income-based tuition (€650–€950/month across four household-income brackets, billed over 12 months), périscolaire / after-school care (€4/session), Wednesday all-day care (€20–€50 depending on enrolment status and meal inclusion), and one-time summer workshop registrations (€30 family + €60 child). Catering is outsourced to La Cuisine Créative, an EcoCert-certified organic partner since 2021.

The association is member-run under a Conseil d'Administration comprising the bureau, pedagogical team, and parent delegates. The bureau was entirely renewed at the July 2025 General Assembly, with Jean-Christophe Aubry and Christophe Paris-Leclerc serving as Co-Presidents. Marketing is conducted through a single website (ecoleouverte.fr), Facebook, and Instagram, supplemented by on-demand school visits; all payments are settled by bank transfer to the association. The organisation has no subsidiaries, no outside investors, and no disclosed financial statements.

Name

Les Lucioles

Legal name

Association Les Lucioles

Website

https://ecoleouverte.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Les Lucioles is a French non-profit association running École ouVerte, a small private alternative primary school in Saint-Genis-Pouilly serving children aged 3–11 with Montessori, Freinet, forest-school, and Steiner pedagogies, supplemented by after-school, Wednesday, and summer workshop programmes for local families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nature-Based / Forest School Early Learning Programs (EDACADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Montessori/Waldorf/Classical/Expeditionary (Pedagogical Models) (EDAJACAL), Outdoor / Nature-Based Before/After Care Programs (EDACAHAJ), Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), Outdoor / Nature-Based Nursery & Forest Playgroups (EDACACAH)

Keywords

• Alternative primary education
• Multi-pedagogy school
• Montessori Freinet education
• Nature-based learning
• After-school care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Genis-Pouilly

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees ranging from €650 to €950 per month based on household income for the 2026-2027 school year. Fees cover primary educational services.
2. Périscolaire (After-school Care): After-school care services offered from 16:30 to 18:30, with lunch service from 12:00 to 13:30. Additional charges apply per meal and per session.
3. Wednesday Care: Full-day care services on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 18:00, open to enrolled students and external children. Pricing varies based on child status (external vs. enrolled) and meal requirements.
4. Summer Workshop Activities: Thematic summer workshop activities in July with limited capacity (16 children per day). Additional fees for meals and registration apply.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Les Lucioles operates École ouVerte, a private hors-contrat alternative primary school in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France, delivering multi-pedagogy education (Montessori, Freinet, forest school, Steiner combined with Éducation Nationale frameworks) to children aged 3-11 across two multi-age class groups. The school complements core academics with before/after-school care (périscolaire), Wednesday programs, school-holiday vacation camps, and limited-capacity summer nature workshops, all leveraging on-site outdoor learning facilities.

Product overview

Les Lucioles operates ÉCOLE OUVERTE, a private alternative school offering multi-pedagogy education (combining Montessori, Freinet, forest school, Steiner, and Éducation Nationale methods) for children aged 3-11 years in Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France. The school comprises two multi-age class groups: Cycle 1 (3-6 years) and Cycle 2-3 (6-11 years). Supplementary services include before/after-school care, Wednesday activities, vacation camps, and thematic summer workshops. The school features outdoor learning facilities including a pedagogical garden, chicken coop, and rabbit hutch. Tuition ranges from 650€ to 950€ per month based on family income.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• École ouVerte School Program A private hors-contrat alternative primary school delivering multi-pedagogy education combining Montessori, Freinet, forest school, Steiner, and Éducation Nationale methods for children aged 3-11 (Petite Section to CM2), organized in two multi-age class groups (Cycle 1 and Cycle 2-3).
• Périscolaire (Before/After-School Care) Before/after-school care service for enrolled families, including lunch with catered meals from 12:00 to 13:30 and supervised after-school hours from 16:30 to 18:30, with access to school animals (rabbits and chickens) and outdoor play.
• Wednesday Activities Program Full-day Wednesday care and activities program (9:00 to 18:00) open to all children in the community (enrolled and external), offering structured activities complementary to academic learning.
• Vacation Programs (Stages de vacances) School-holiday day camps with themed activities (outdoor games, nature exploration, cooking, artistic workshops) for enrolled and external children during periods such as the Toussaint break.
• Thematic Summer Workshops (Ateliers thématiques d'été) Limited-capacity summer workshops (16 children per day, July only, 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00) for children aged 3-11, featuring nature-based activities such as insect hotel construction, squirrel-feeder building, gardening, scarecrow making, water games, and creative crafts, with optional on-site lunch.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La Cuisine CréativecoreOthersCatering partner providing organic, balanced, and seasonal meals since 2018, certified EcoCert since 2021. Meals are delivered fresh daily in recyclable or reusable containers. Provides vegetarian options and accommodates allergies. Their ecological approach and varied menus adapted to each child make them a valued partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération des Écoles Steiner-Waldorf en France: National federation representing Steiner-Waldorf schools across France. Comparable through shared Steiner pedagogical foundation; operates at federation/network scale rather than a single local site like École ouVerte.

Direct peers

• École Vivante: Paris-based private alternative school offering multi-pedagogy (Montessori, Freinet, Steiner-inspired) education for children in similar age ranges. Highly comparable business model and pedagogical positioning to École ouVerte, with a longer operating history.
• Nëst: Network of alternative private schools in France combining innovative pedagogies with nature-based learning. Operates in a similar niche to École ouVerte and competes for the same pool of alternative-curious families.
• Forêt École: French forest school movement/network promoting nature-based, outdoor learning for children. Direct overlap with École ouVerte's nature/forest-school component and shared target audience of families seeking alternative pedagogy.

Others

• Fédération Montessori de France: Professional federation representing Montessori educators and schools in France. Comparable through shared Montessori pedagogy component; functions as an industry association rather than a direct competitor school.

Emerging players

• Agami: French Montessori pedagogy network supporting alternative schools across France. Comparable through shared target demographic and Montessori pedagogy, though Agami operates as a coordinating network rather than a single school site.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecoleouverte01
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leslucioles01

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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