Petits Poussins Too - French Bilingual Daycare and Preschool

What Petits Poussins Too - French Bilingual Daycare and Preschool does

Petits Poussins Too (PPT) is a private French-English bilingual daycare and preschool operating in West Harlem, New York City, under the VHG Group Inc. holding company. Founded in 2016 by Vanessa Handal-Ghenania, Ed.M., the school combines the founder's earlier programs (Petits Poussins NY, 2013, and Arc En Ciel NY, 2014) into a single location offering continuous bilingual early childhood education for children from 3 months to 5 years. The program operates on a play-based bilingual immersion curriculum fusing French Education Nationale methodology with New York State standards, supported by low teacher-to-student ratios of 3:1 for infants and 7:1 maximum for older groups.

The school delivers four core programs: Infants (3-12 months), Toddlers (12-24 months), Preschool (2-5 years), and a Day Camps/Summer Program add-on. Operations are supported by Brightwheel, a third-party parent communication and management SaaS platform used for daily reports, photos, and videos. The teaching staff is composed of native French and English speakers with diverse cultural backgrounds, including French-trained educators from Senegal, Benin Republic, and Ivory Coast, as well as France and the US. Vendor partnerships include Little Green Gourmets (meals), L'école des loisirs (publishing), Untold Horizons (uniforms), and Lifetouch (photography).

Revenue is generated through subscription-style monthly tuition, with full-time preschool rates of $2,904.50/month, full-time infant rates of $3,169.50/month, and enrichment-day premiums (8AM-6PM) adding $400-$450/month. A $200 one-time registration fee and a non-refundable two-month deposit apply, and a 10% sibling discount is offered. Enrollment is direct through the website, phone, or email, with marketing driven by ISAAGNY and Parents League of New York memberships, a parent referral program, and organic social media. The company is founder-controlled with 1-10 employees, a single NYC footprint (two adjacent addresses on Frederick Douglass Blvd.), and no disclosed institutional investment.

Name

Petits Poussins Too - French Bilingual Daycare and Preschool

Legal name

Petits Poussins Too

Website

https://petitspoussinstoo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Petits Poussins Too is a private French-English bilingual daycare and preschool in West Harlem, NYC, serving children from 3 months to 5 years through play-based immersion following the French Education Nationale curriculum, with monthly subscription tuition and a Day Camps summer add-on.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Early Childhood Education and Childcare Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (624410), Child Care Services (62441), Child Care Services (6244)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bilingual/Language-Immersion Preschools (EDACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Day Childcare Centers (EDACAAAA), Extended Day Programs at Preschools & Childcare Centers (EDACAHAB)

Keywords

• Bilingual early childhood education
• French immersion preschool
• Infant daycare services
• Language immersion curriculum
• Early childhood development

Headquarters

HQ city

Manhattan, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Infant Program: Monthly tuition for infant daycare (3-12 months) with options for 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day per week enrollment. Full day (8AM-3PM) and full day with enrichment (8AM-6PM) options available. Billed monthly on recurring basis.
2. Tuition - Toddler Program: Monthly tuition for toddler daycare (12-24 months) with options for 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day per week enrollment. Full day and enrichment options. Billed monthly on recurring basis.
3. Tuition - Preschool Program: Monthly tuition for preschool (2-5 years) with options for 5-day, 3-day, or 2-day per week enrollment. Full day and enrichment options. Billed monthly on recurring basis.
4. Registration Fee: One-time $200 registration fee for new families.
5. Sibling Discount: 10% discount on tuition for second sibling enrolled.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Petits Poussins Too operates a bilingual French-English daycare and preschool in West Harlem, New York City, serving children from 3 months to 5 years old. The school combines the French "Education Nationale" curriculum with New York State standards in a play-based immersion environment, offering three age-tiered programs (Infants, Toddlers, Preschool) plus a summer day camp. Programs are staffed by French and English-speaking teachers maintaining low 3:1 to 7:1 student-to-teacher ratios.

Product overview

Petits Poussins Too (part of VHG Group Inc.) offers a bilingual French-English early childhood education program in New York City. The company operates a unified portfolio of four age-specific programs: the Infants Program (ages 3-12 months), Toddlers Program (ages 12-24 months), Preschool Program (ages 2-5 years), and Day Camps and Summer Program. The programs are inspired by the French "Education Nationale" curriculum and New York State standards, delivered through play-based, immersive bilingual instruction where French and English-speaking teachers guide children in becoming independent, confident, and caring learners. The company also offers enrichment activities extending care from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infants Program Early childhood education and care for infants aged 3-12 months, focusing on nurturing care in a safe bilingual environment with sensory experiences, tummy time, and gentle movement activities.
• Toddlers Program Early childhood education for toddlers aged 12-24 months, encouraging exploration and fostering early learning milestones through sensory play, art, music, and movement in a structured yet flexible bilingual routine.
• Preschool Program Bilingual French preschool for children ages 2-5 years, preparing young minds for successful transition to formal education through play-based activities, literacy-rich lessons, interactive storytelling, early math, science exploration, creative arts, and outdoor play.
• Day Camps and Summer Program Summer day camp program providing engaging activities for children including arts and crafts, sports, STEM projects, nature exploration, interactive storytelling, outdoor play, water activities, and themed events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop confidence communicating in both French and English by graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Little Green GourmetscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLunch service delivery partner providing meals for students. Chef and founder Isabel Gunther developed the service based on her Cordon Bleu trained mother's food anthropology background. Service helps children develop healthy eating habits through exposure to diverse cuisines.
• L'école des loisirsminorOthersFrench book publisher providing literature resources for the school's library and reading programs.
• Untold HorizonsminorOthersSchool uniform brand created by mothers with fashion experience. Provides reversible school uniforms that work as both school wear and street wear.
• BrightwheelcoreTechnology or IntegrationEarly education management technology platform. Provides app for parent communication, daily reports, photos, and videos. Mission to transform early education by giving teachers more time with students and engaging parents in children's development.
• LifetouchminorOthersProfessional photography company serving schools for over 80 years. Captures school events, milestones, and 'Picture Day' activities.
• ISAAGNY (Independent School Admissions Association of Greater New York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud member of prestigious network of educational institutions. Community founded on shared dedication to equitable admissions experience for schools and families. Follows ISAAGNY notification and reply dates for preschool admissions.
• Racines d'EnfanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with organization dedicated to enhancing education in rural Senegal since 2004. Has built preschools and provided schooling to over 8,600 children ages 2-7. Empowers communities and offers mothers income-generating opportunities.
• Parents League of New YorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic face of private education in New York. Serves as collaborative community of expert educators, independent schools, health specialists, and community organizations. Empowers families navigating educational journeys.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Léman Manhattan Preparatory School: Manhattan independent school offering IB and French-track pathways. Competes for the same affluent, internationally-minded Manhattan families seeking bilingual early-childhood education before K-12 entry.
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Largest US provider of employer-sponsored childcare and early learning, including language-rich programs. Comparable on the daycare/preschool category but a national incumbent rather than a French-immersion niche operator.
• Avenues: The World School: Large NYC private school with a dedicated French immersion track and global languages curriculum. Comparable target demographic (NYC families seeking multilingual education) but serves a much wider age range and price/scale point.
• Lycée Français de New York (LFNY): Prestigious French K-12 school in Manhattan offering French/English bilingual education. Overlaps on French curriculum and bilingual methodology but serves a much broader K-12 range; PPT's founder previously taught and developed curriculum there.
• French-American School of New York (FASNY): Independent French/English bilingual school in Westchester serving preschool through grade 12. Comparable on French-immersion curriculum and NYC-area Francophile families, but operates a broader K-12 program.
• KinderCare Learning Companies: National chain of early childhood education centers. Competes for NYC working families seeking licensed daycare but lacks a dedicated French-immersion curriculum.

Emerging players

• Wonderschool: Network/marketplace supporting in-home and small-center preschool providers, including language-immersion programs. Comparable small-scale, mission-driven early-childhood operators but platform-driven rather than a single-site operator.
• The Language and Laughter Studio: NYC-based bilingual French/English early childhood program. Comparable as a small immersion-focused preschool serving Manhattan families; competes for the same niche demographic.

Direct peers

• Bilingual Nest NY: NYC-based bilingual immersion preschool referenced via cross-promotion on PPT's site. Directly comparable as a small, language-immersion early-childhood program serving Manhattan families seeking French/Spanish bilingual foundations.
• The École (French Bilingual School): NYC French/English bilingual school serving preschool through elementary grades. Closely comparable on French-immersion methodology, age-segmented programs, and Manhattan family target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Petits-Poussins-NYC/100093044990941
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/petitspoussinstoo
• Instagraminstagram.com/petitspoussinsnyc

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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