We love AMA! This was the first preschool our daughter attended and we were blown away with how loving the maestras are. Our daughter has been bilingual since she started talking and AMA was the perfect fit to reinforce both languages. Our daughter was always happy to go to school in the morning and sad to leave in the afternoon. She loved the curriculum mix of circle time, independent play, and group activities outside and inside. The maestras were very attentive and gave us regular updates through brightwheel. This school, all the teachers, and other parents are very down to earth. We would absolutely recommend this preschool without hesitation! read more

We love having our son at a daycare that feels like home. The maestras welcome him every morning and make sure to update us throughout his day with the activities that they do. They are always very creative and make sure everyday him and his amigos learn but also have a fun time. Gracias AMA! read more

Academia de Mi Abuela - Preschools Near Me - Piedmont , California

We absolutely adore this place. I'm a teacher and work at a Pre-8, and Academia is 30 minutes out of our way. And still, we choose this school. We've been here for a year and a half. While others might have the fancy toys or lush gardens, Academia provides a caring and consistent staff, community-building events, a diverse student body, and a balanced bilingual curriculum. Most importantly, our child is happy here, and the school helps encourage him to be a good person. The owner Cynthia knows her stuff, and is deeply engaged with children and parents. She has shown us nothing but compassion and grace. The maestras (teachers) are kind and inclusive, yet consistent and firm with expectations. Recently, a competing bilingual Spanish franchise pre-school moved in right above them (that's cold). It's a cutthroat move but Academia is sure to weather this because it's simply a better school. Every family there wants to be there and stays for the warm atmosphere and curriculum. Whenever a student joins, the students and maestras make a banner they display to welcome each new child. I can't imagine the other school above them doing it. Academia continues to remind me that the attention, teachers, and attitude is what proves truly important for my child and our family. read more

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I can't believe I have to write this type of update but I hope this helps a parent in making the huge decision of who to trust with their children. Cynthia, the owner, has recently shown her true colors. Over the summer there was a flea infestation that she chose to blame on parents (me and another student). After I provided evidence that the issue was not at my home, she failed to tell me that my son was not the only one getting bites. Turned out that several children were affected. All I got in response were texts and emails with lots of words but saying nothing. She likes to use her status as a woman of color to her advantage and poses as some kind of social justice advocate. In reality, she is not involved in the school very much and she is completely unethical with her teachers. Mind you, there have been 2 teachers that my son has had that have been amazing. I recently found out that they do not get paid for the days the school is closed (56 days this school year!!), but she still collects full tuition. After months of many parents requesting she remove the infested carpet, some parents complained to the licensing board, which triggered an investigation. She was given 7 deficiencies and after a 2nd or 3rd inspection, she lost one of her licenses. Last week at morning drop off, she let me know that she was going to have to close my son's classroom permanently because the board was making her eliminate the age group and that we only had care for ONE MORE WEEK. The kicker is that they didn't eliminate his classroom. She has simply kicked out all the kids that have been involved or affected in this situation with the fleas. She acts as if she is a victim in this process, garnering sympathy from some newer parents at the school. Why is no one outraged that she gave our children expired food, had sinks out of order, had an extremely high number of kids to teacher ratio?? The current situation constitutes retaliation because she has targeted only those people she believes have brought her issues with the licensing board. She lies and said that the subsidized families were allowed to stay, but I have several friends who do not fit that criteria and were not removed. Even the teachers have dropped like flies because of their outrage at how she is treating families. I'm now frantically trying to find a new preschool for my son in the middle of the year. I trusted her with the most precious thing to me. My son still hasn't gotten rid of the dozens of scars from the bites all over is body. Please look elsewhere for childcare. read more

My son loved AMA when he attended in 2021. He was just 15 months but came home all the time showing off his dance moves he practiced at school, saying "Tortuga" and making a T with his fingers, bringing me his beautiful artwork, etc, etc. It was amazing to watch him learn and grow. I think it only took three days for him to eagerly jump into his teachers arms at drop off. One other big factor of why we chose AMA is that the school is effortlessly diverse, and it's so cool that our son was exposed to Spanish at a young age. Any small complaints I have would apply to any daycare and aren't the managements fault... My son caught a couple colds when he first started and couldn't attend school for a while. The location is in a basement with stairs (maybe less than ideal), but I guarantee the kids don't mind that one bit. I appreciate the love, attention, and curriculum at AMA and am so glad to have found them. read more

I joined the AMA family with my daughter over 5 years ago. My daughter continued with the program from the time she was 18 months until she aged out and now I am here again as a returning family with my 2 year old son. AMA has been a dream of a school. Both of my children learned and retained a solid foundation in Spanish despite coming from a solely English speaking home. AMA's director, Cynthia has been extremely accommodating to our family throughout our various financial seasons. When times were tough we were offered the ability to barter volunteer time or help around the school to make up the difference. The staff at this school care so much about equality and community that they have made so many different arrangements to ensure that we had access to quality education and childcare. The community at AMA is warm and welcoming. My son is loves AMA and his Maestras so much and we appreciate all that each of the staff members more than we ever imaged we could. read more

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We are so thankful to have found such an amazing place for our 3 year old. All the teachers are so amazing, very patient and have the biggest heart with all the little ones. We love the expansive curriculum, with an awesome multicultural lens, and fun activities like singing, dancing and yoga. They helped immensely in potty training, and our son has come a long way with socializing, patience and camaraderie. We are excited for the new and bigger location! Definitely recommend read more

My son was a pandemic baby, born during that delightfully stress-free Spring of 2020. After a year spent sanitizing every surface and seeing family through the zoom, our little guy was busting out (and driving us absolutely crazy). Finding care for a 12-month-old in non-pandemic times is hard enough, but was basically impossible in 2021. Then I found AMA. Cynthia, the owner, was super flexible about when we could start, and helped my son transition from seeing basically no one but his parents into a bubbly, social, and extremely verbal 3-year-old. I had some reservations about the space, especially as he grew. Some of the other commenters are right on that count: there is limited outdoor space, and there is a windowless middle room. But I really don't think that ever mattered to my kid, and all areas are painted vibrantly and have lots of structures for play. But the real reason we kept coming back was the maestras. Every morning, they welcomed him with a giant hug and were genuinely happy to see him. They are incredibly warm and caring, and my son--who literally could not look a stranger in the eye without crying!--now doesn't even say goodbye, he just runs off and plays. We were there during the flea infestation incident; to be honest, I had no idea any of that was going on at the time, since my kid never had fleas. I can't speak to how the administration handled the issue with other parents, but when we were notified that the school would have to close their infant program, I was a little shocked at how little notice families were given (a week!). To be clear, that was something the licensing organization ordered, not the school itself. But, as a result, a lot of families left, some teachers left, and there were a few shaky months of classroom and staffing changes. Now, everything seems back to how it was, albeit with a smaller enrollment (which, very selfishly, I sort of appreciate!) Academically, the school is similar to many preschools in that there are weekly/monthly themes (ie a season, a letter, a number, and a shape), and always lots of music! We don't speak Spanish at home but I've noticed that if we *really* want him to do something, he responds much quicker if we tell him in Spanish! They use Brightwheel and send tons of updates and photos. Overall, I would not hesitate to send my kid to AMA, especially if you're looking for a loving, Spanish-immersion environment. read more

My daughter has been at AMA for the past 3 to 4 years. She has truly thrived there as a preschooler and enjoyed the Spanish immersion, play based care!! The Maestras are so loving and have treated my daughter like their own! I was super impressed by how the school handled the COVID pandemic and felt safe sending my child there. The school is so clean. Our kiddo is still at the school for aftercare which has been very helpful. read more

Our daughter has been attending AMA since 2021 and we are so grateful for all the love and care she receives here. AMA is an institution that has been around the block for years incorporating both cultural immersion and early education with a play based and creative focus. Our daughter not only thrives from the education component but has benefited from the authentic love and compassion shown by her maestras. We appreciate the level of attention that is placed in making this a truly diverse and inclusive space, both teachers and students alike. And grateful for the schools administration who take the time to build community and keep parents involved & informed at all levels. read more

Almost a year has gone by since my last review and I continue to have nothing but great things to say about AMA. The teachers are so warm with all the children and I have really seen my child grow and thrive. She continues to love AMA and is excited each morning when it's time to go to school. Some of the key features I love about AMA, apart from the Spanish immersion, is their dedication to learning, social justice, diversity and cultural exposure. I really feel grateful to have my child attend AMA. read more

We spent many hours searching for a preschool for our child. Being first time pandemic parents, we had little experience with safe outside childcare and were limited in how many in person visits we could make to check out facilities. AMA offered us numerous visits (virtually and in person) that allowed for a slow integration for our kiddo. Both my partner and I work in education and seriously appreciate the attention to supporting the kiddos during a major transition. Overall, all of the staff have been kind and loving to our child as well as every other child in the classrooms. The maestras focus on positive reinforcement and taking the time to explain appropriate behavior over punishment. The curriculum is thoughtful and the focus of everyday is learning through play, music and dance. My child comes home happy with new skills and concepts everyday. The maestras are communicative about any issues that the kiddos may be experiencing (in our case a lot of throwing toys was happening) and look to collaborate with the family for best responses. We live in Albany and travel to AMA because of the curriculum, care and community. Would absolutely recommend. read more

Amazing! The school set up is so cute, clean and organized. All of the teachers are so great, patient and informative. They're Spanish emerged which is amazing because our family speaks Spanish and it helps us teach our daughter her roots. They're active on social media and the app they use is so cool because they can send updates throughout the day, pictures, what they ate, nap times, etc. I highly recommend this facility to all parents! read more

Our child has been attending AMA for over a year now. Finding a daycare in the midst of Covid was no easy task, but coming across AMA turned that all around. The director and staff at AMA go above and beyond to ensure the children and their families feel supported and cared for. They provide communications daily utilizing the Brightwheel app. This app allows them to share important announcements, directly message families, share photos of your child engaging in school activities, as well as provide a quick and easy place for newsletters, important documents, and the daily check-in and check-out (for drop-off and pick-up). The teachers also utilize the app to share book titles, youtube videos, and educational themes (like social emotional, social/cultural diversity, as well as the letter and number they are covering that week). I will honestly say I had a hard time letting our little one go on his first day there. Like any one of us reading these reviews we tend to be more nervous than they are. My nerves were quickly eased when my child walked into the building and was immediately greeted with smiles from all the maestras and showered with care and love. Now a year in he runs in to the building and I have to force him to say bye to me. Initially we decided on AMA because of it's Spanish Immersion program. we are a bilingual household and really wanted to find a school that would support his language and culturally development. Everyday I pick him up from school he is singing new songs in both Spanish and English, showing me his artwork, and telling me about how he and his amigos played that day. All in all, as many of the other reviews have said, we really appreciate and love AMA. The thoughtful dedication that the director and her crew put into to providing a safe place where young minds can explore and flourish is what makes AMA such a special place. read more

Our son has attended AMA since 2020. Overall we love this school! They are attentive to children and keep parents involved and up-to-date on children's academic, social, and emotional milestones through events at the school and parent-teacher conferences. This is definitely not just a day-care. Their preschool programming is excellent and the teachers are well-trained and professional. They keep kids safe, healthy, and engaged and we have never wondered about his well-being. My son is sensitive and can be slow to warm-up, and his teachers know this and meet him at his level The teachers give parents frequent updates about daily activities, so we can talk to our son about what he is doing in school (eg. learning about the letter "F") and use the same songs/resources they do at school. At the back-to-school nights, they tell us their approach to managing toddler-emotions/conflicts/potty-learning, so we can reinforce this at home as well with consistency -- so helpful! (My son was potty-trained very easily with the structure and attention of the teachers there.) Highly recommend getting a tour of AMA if you are looking for a pre-school! read more

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AMA is a magical, warm, and joyous place to be. Our daughter Maya has been attending for 7 months, since she turned 2, and we couldn't ask for a more incredible experience. Every day when she goes, she is so excited so see her maestras and play with her friends. When I ask her how her day is, she replies with, "Happy!". The teachers are patient and communicative. The community is loving and supportive. The activities they do are developmentally appropriate and engaging. I love the focus on singing and reading in Spanish, art projects, and dancing. The classroom environment is welcoming with student work displayed, students sitting in community, and multiple opportunities to share and interact with one another- such as circle time, structured play, and outdoor game activities. Another strength of the school community is the focus on diversity. AMA celebrates the diverse cultures of all the students and families in the school, as well as teaches about the many Latinx cultures around the world. There are not enough wonderful things I can say about AMA. If you are looking for a place that values diversity, joy, warmth, and developmentally appropriate instruction that centers the child, this is it! read more

Cynthia is the warmest sweetest most genuine care giver. I trust her fully. The facility is safe and the staff is attentive and warm. I recommend them to anyone looking for excellent child care. read more

Our son has attended AMA for a year and is very happy here. He has made lots of friends and is always talking about the fun things he does at school. During this pandemic, there has been great communication with parents and things have run smoothly. AMA has been a consistent place for our family during these unprecedented times. We are very grateful for the kind and supportive teachers and staff. read more

We have had such a positive experience with AMA. As a baby born right before the pandemic, our daughter had very little interaction outside of her immediate family. We interviewed a few different daycares & schools to find the right one and have been so impressed with AMA's curriculum, sense of community, communication, and the kind and nurturing Maestras. We began bringing Paloma to AMA part time last summer, and it has been amazing to watch her grown and develop during that time. Her confidence, vocabulary, and physical abilities have all made huge strides. I was a little nervous that since we speak very little Spanish at home she might struggle, but she is thriving and beginning to speak and understand so much. She delights me daily with her new skills. Maestra Cynthia has built a well rounded program and staff, that even includes a food program and helping to potty train. In addition, the communication is incredible. We get updates via brightwheel with photos, messages, etc. that help us feel connected throughout the day. Lastly, the Covid precautions have been extremely well managed requiring daily health/ temp checks, and more. As others have mentioned AMA is effortlessly diverse and we feel grateful to have our daughter surrounded by so many different cultures. I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the love and care each Maestra shows our daughter read more

My son attended this school for over a year. He loved it right off the bat . The teachers are amazing and the director is very helpful and always so friendly ! I initially found this school on google ! What caught my attention was that it was a Spanish speaking school. It was important for me as a Latina to have my son be filled with the knowledge of our language and culture . I honestly thought I couldn't afford it, but Cynthia (director) was very helpful and willing to figure out a plan around our budget so my son could attend. I will always be so grateful to her for that. About 6 months or so into his preschool year at AMA he started developing bad behavior , not at all on the schools fault , I was pregnant and I think thats caused him to act out. The teachers had a sit down with me and we made up a behavioral plan. His teacher and the director made an effort to help him and to always keep me informed of his behavioral. With all the extra help he got from AMA he was able to grow and change his behavior . The teachers were so patient with him I really appreciated that! They use an app called brightwheel which keeps you informed of what your child is doing through out the school day. I received pictures , notes from teachers , what he ate for snack and lunch , notice of check ins and check outs . It was so helpful . I could message teachers directly from there and the response from them would be quick ! The community is great ! The parents are always willing to get together and help ! Over all I have nothing but great things to say! My daughter is definitely attending once she is ready . Thanks AMA!!! read more

Please check the licensing board's website so you can review the citations this school has recently received including dead rats found in the kitchen. Additionally I was informed that teachers are being sent to watch other classrooms in addition to their own when prospective families tour the school so that they can appear to have a smaller ratio of students to teachers. 18 toddlers to 1 teacher is dangerous and unacceptable. This owner LIES and is harmful. read more

Our daughter started at AMA when she was 18 months old (she is now 2 and a half). The teachers here know her by her style, preferences and personality. It's clear that they love her and I have full confidence leaving her in their care! She came home speaking Spanish words within a week, and the school is great with sending us updates throughout the day via brightwheel. Most importantly, the educators have a bright, happy disposition and we drop her off each day confident she will learn in a safe, fun, and loving environment! read more

Excellent place to take your kid for after school or just in general. The staff go's above and beyond to make your kid feel welcomed. Never witnessed any yelling, attitude or sense from the staff. read more

Our family has been with the Academia de mi Abuela community for just over one year now. Our 4-year old son is currently enrolled in Casa Lima and has been doing really well. With COVID-19, the school has taken tremendous measures to keep our kids and community safe. It's been reassuring to have AMA and the maestras caring for our son. They have small pods and children working within their own spaces, which has been working well so far. They also use an app, Brightwheel to communicate to families about our kid's day - what they've learned, snacks, nap time, and other school/class announcements, they even take pictures and share. This is very helpful when extending the conversation with our son at home. Helps us all feel connected. And most importantly, our son is thriving. We're living in a time where kids can't interact and play as they did, but AMA is keeping our kids happy and healthy! read more

My daughter has grown tremendously since attending AMA. This is our second year in the program and I'm seeing her learn and use Spanish, feel confident and learn crucial social skills. ALL of the teachers are amazing! Their loving for teaching and working with young children shows everyday. I highly recommend AMA if you want a professional Spanish immersion program for your child. read more

We have been so grateful for the care that our daughter receives at AMA. her maestras have opened up her eyes to her imagination, language and play. They provide the perfect balance of structure, play and affection. She is always happy to see her maestra in the morning and nothing but smiles upon pick up. Thank you to all the AMA staff for providing such a caring and supportive environment four our daughter to flourish in! read more

My son has has been at this school for 2 years and since the first day, he's loved it. The entire staff and teachers are very nurturing and embraced our family. They keep the kids very busy with new educational activities weekly. I love that my 3 year old is now bilingual thanks to this school. The physicality has recently renovations and has a new play yard as well. We love it here and would definitely recommend if you love in the oakland area. read more

Maestra Cynthia and the staff at Academia de mi Abuela are amazing! Our 12 year old started with Cynthia when she was running a home based day care and we made the transition to AMA with her. He was in the first graduating class. A few years later when it was time to put our daughter into preschool there was no question as to where she would go. The teachers at AMA are committed to teaching their students Spanish language as well as sharing their culture and talking about world culture as we. I feel like AMA places significant emphasis on the "school" part of preschool and I personally appreciate that. Students that graduate from AMA are ready for the transition to kindergarten. I can't recommend AMA enough; whether you're a native Spanish speaker looking for a welcoming environment, or speak no Spanish at all but are interested in broadening your child's horizons from an early age the school is amazing. read more

Academia de Mi Abuela - Now offering Spanish classes for parents too! How cool. - Preschools Near Me - Piedmont , California

My son joined the AMA community this Fall and has had an immaculate experience with his teachers and peers. The faculty have a deep understanding and love for children, and guide the children painlessly and effectively into Spanish immersion while also focusing on their social and emotional development through play. Each day, my son comes home with invaluable nuggets he's learned at school. We feel so blessed to have found this gem of a place. Highly, highly recommend. read more

We really appreciate the wonderful caring and loving teachers and staff at AMA. We have toured many other centers and have yet to find teachers who are more engaged and genuinely dedicated to the children. Our daughter is approaching two and has thrived in the warm, stimulating and fun environment this past year. She comes home learning more and more Spanish words and humming songs, her hands and clothes showing evidence of the paints and foods she experienced that day, her shoes filled with sand. As a parent and physician who works with children, I have been grateful that there is such a great program available for our community. Thank you Maestras for all your great work! read more

First time mom here...my son is now almost 3 which, in June, puts us at our 2 year mark at AMA. We toured other schools, with the hope to find a bilingual school, but if not we would be ok too. I can't tell you exactly, but the school just felt "right". What do I mean by "right"? The school promotes free but structured play. Classroom lessons focus on empathy, environmental issues, inclusiveness, communication, the arts, our city, cultural sensitivities and are age appropriately discussed but more importantly for this age range, modeled(!!). These fall high on my list of priorities in hopes of raising an empathetic and socially conscious human. Most of all is seen and felt that these children feel deeply loved and cared for by their leaders, as others have stated. Yes there is turnover in teacher assistants but not in my experience with the lead teachers. Yes parking has its moments. Yes it's more expensive than others. However, all systems have their flaws and I feel that when an issue or concern is expressed, Cynthia actively works to resolve it and has found and is working on better ways to relay information, feedback, and action plans. My son is happy, loved, speaks kindly of his friends. We all should be so lucky as our children to be apart of this community. *Note that I paused before including this next part because these are not intended to be braggadocios or on the ladder expert view points. Just some background if it helps the strength of the opinion: I have a BA in Child Development and Family Studies and have worked in many a daycare/preschool setting myself. I am a labor and delivery RN. My husband is a high school teacher working in AP Psychology. Again these credentials/experiences do not necessarily mean anything but I don't think they mean nothing. Should any of what I just stated change I will be sure to write a follow up. read more

AMA was our 18 month old son's first experience with school. The teachers were so loving and patient with him as he transitioned to the school routine. He loves all the activities, play time and learning Spanish. In addition, he has made so many friends and looks forward to seeing his teachers every day. AMA has been a wonderful place for our son to learn and grow. read more

I am grateful for Academia de Mi Abuela (AMA) and the staff of maestras at the school. Sending my son to school for the first time was harder on me than it was on him, but the staff at AMA made it so easy because of their love and care for each student. I get updates from AMA throughout the day informing me about my son's day. It gives me peace of mind and allows me to go about my day. Big thanks to all the staff at AMA and I highly recommend this academy. read more

Our son had attended AMA a couple of years ago and we're thrilled that our daughter enrolled this last year. It was a tough decision given the ongoing pandemic but we have every confidence in Directora Cynthia and her team. The multicultural focus is a plus for us as well as being immersed in the Spanish language. I highly recommend AMA if you are looking for a place for your little! read more

My son has been going to AMA for two years now and it has been such a wonderful experience. He has learned so much, made great friends and has had teachers and admin who truly care for who he is as a little learner. He looks forward to going to school every day, which is exciting to see as a parent. I'm so grateful we found AMA read more

I currently have a two year old daughter who attends Academia De Mi Abuela and I couldn't be happier with the program, the teachers, the director, etc. This is my third daughter to attend this Spanish immersion preschool and I am so lucky to have been a part of the AMA family for so many years. The full immersion program really is a great balance of structured play, free play, early pre-k academics, and social/emotional learning. You can tell instantly that the teachers are passionate and have the children's best interest at heart. Cynthia, the director, is so dedicated to her program, her staff, and all of her families/students. I would highly recommend this program!!! read more

My daughter attended this daycare for 2 school years, from the age of 15 months to 3 years old. Many of the teachers are caring and loving and we were very happy she was becoming bilingual. Unfortunately, that is where any possibility of a good review ends. The director (owner) treats parents as adversaries and is not interested in engaging in an active dialogue with them. There is no standardized communication such as a weekly email or parent portal and important information is often only listed in the school calendar which is published at the beginning of the year and never redistributed. Yes, parents should look at the calendar but common sense dictates that important information would be sent out in some sort of standardized communication channel. Some specifics about our experience there - one day I dropped my daughter off late due to an unexpected emergency and the sign in books were not in the lobby. I saw the director and she told me the books were in another room and it wasn't necessary to sign her in. Wait, what?! This is a licensing violation. One day during afternoon pickup, our nanny's car was broken into in the parking lot and there are no working security cameras in the parking lot or the entry way. When we called and emailed the director the next day, our attempts to reach her were thwarted. From not returning our calls and emails to instructing her staff to tell my partner she was "busy" while he stood outside her office, she dodged us the entire day. A parent's concern about security should be at the top of her to do list the day after a crime is committed against someone in her community. The entry doors are always broken - I actually believe that the director does actively try to get the landlord to fix this issue, but that she didn't resolved the issue in the 2 years we were there is unacceptable. Had our daughter stayed, this school year in the 3 year old group, she would have been sent to an illegal, back classroom with no windows or natural light. This room did not exist when we started the program (it was a storage area) but it was created after the student population increased and there was a need for a 4th classroom. I have held off in writing this review; I do not wish her ill will. But it irks me to watch new families join the community falsely assuming they have found a good environment for their children. What they will discover is that they will be charged one of the highest tuition rates in Oakland for full time care while consistently being asked for "donations" and to attend fundraisers. This school is not a non profit. Considering the cost of tuition, the the outdoor area is abysmal and plumbing works only half the time. Save yourself the headache and keep looking - there are many other better schools out there. For more specific information regarding the large amount of Type A & B violations, here is the link to the school's record with licensing: https://secure.dss.ca.gov/CareFacilitySearch/Search/Detailview/013420975/810#detailview read more

Loving, compassionate, and professional are my quick descriptors. My wife had one major, non-negotiable criteria when we embarked on our preschool search - it had to be language immersion, preferably Spanish. We searched up and down Oakland and the teaching team, the welcoming director, and the reasonable tuition were all very attractive. But the homemade lunch and snack option clinched it for us. (It is hard enough making breakfast in the morning, let alone breakfast and lunch!) After a year and half, we are still very thrilled and satisfied. My daughter enrolled knowing almost no Spanish. We do not speak Spanish in the home. I would not say they coddled her. But the experience of the teaching team, their patience, their tenacity, and their inherent respect for my daughter facilitated in my daughter a quick grasp of the language. She was able to follow the teachers within weeks and built confidence within a couple of months to start speaking it with us at home. On all other pedagogical fronts - social, emotional, circle time, little lessons here and there - Mi Abuela is just pro. My daughter is now singing songs in Spanish about dinosaurs, the days of the week, the planets, and some other topics I try to understand myself. On that note, my daughter has so much fun teaching me Spanish! In conclusion, we came for the Spanish and the food, we stayed for the love. read more