Just started the weekly Conversation class. Love the relaxed and encouraging ambiance of the place…read more- a very happy place. Alternating between classroom and front room, I like it when we sit around on couches, munching on a snack, without pressure, practicing our newly learned Spanish. Maria is great, gently correcting our grammar while prompting más, hablar y practicar español.

Maria's 'Study Abroad' tour of the Azores in 2012 was a rip off. The accommodations were awful,…read moreseveral of the rooms had mold/mildew, the tours of the islands were inadequate, and the language instruction was not taught by a licensed language instructor. More to follow once I 'recover' from this trip. Do not even consider signing up for her tour in 2013!!!

Rafael is an amazing teacher- patient, willing to meet you where you are, recognize your…read moreshortcomings and help you advance. I highly recommend him without reservation

Rafael is an amazing teacher. Trust in his methods! I went from only knowing a few basic vocabulary…read morewords to reading and speaking Spanish quickly. I highly recommend Spanish fun and easy with Rafael to everyone I know who is serious about learning. Prices are great compared with other classes and private lessons that I have seen.

We have been at La Casita for a little over a year now and truly could not be happier! The teachers…read moreare highly experienced and clearly enjoy working together and with all of us. Their experience, kindness, creativity, and patience contribute to a school that is warm, welcoming, and runs incredibly smoothly. (Running a preschool isn't easy, but somehow they make it look like it is!) They are one of the only Montessori schools in the Bay Area that are accredited by the American Montessori Society, and they use a Montessori curriculum that guides the children to learn about themselves and the world around them in a really beautiful way. This, coupled with a thoughtful environment, wonderful outdoor space, and everything bilingual in Spanish and English, creates such an enriching experience for the children there. Thank you, La Casita, for being such a special place!

The teachers here do excellent work! Our daughter has been coming here for the last year and has…read morenoticeably matured, made great friends, and loves her artwork. The staff have been flexible with our requests, helped our daughter work through various problems, and have always been professional & friendly.

We had a great experience at Keystone in our 3.5 years there and miss a lot of the engagement,…read moreeducation, and support. It felt like a real community. Our child was there from ~18mos old to 5 years old; from the thick of Covid in 2021 to August of 2025. She loved it and continues to talk about the teachers and staff. As she transitioned into Kindergarten, it's clear she and her keystone classmates are much further ahead academically and socially. We love the Montessori approach and Keystone seems to have a great facility and application of it.

Our family has been part of the Keystone community for nearly seven years, with both of our…read moredaughters attending from the time they were toddlers until moving on to Kindergarten. It's been such a positive experience for us. The teachers and staff are warm, supportive, and very thoughtful about meeting kids where they are. Both of our girls went through phases where drop-off was tough, and the staff worked closely with us to find approaches that made the transition smoother. Over time, they built such strong bonds with their teachers that school became a place they genuinely looked forward to. What we've especially appreciated is the calm, well-organized environment and the wide range of learning opportunities. Keystone offers a nice balance of Montessori learning, hands-on activities, and enrichment classes (Spanish, Mandarin, music, soccer, martial arts). Our daughters were able to try different things and discover what they enjoyed most. We've also seen them grow a lot socially, making friends, learning responsibility, and gaining confidence. Overall, Keystone has been a nurturing and engaging preschool that gave both of our children a strong foundation and a love for learning. We're grateful for the years we've spent there and highly recommend it to other families.

When I say that finding Fernanda is the best thing to have happened to me this year, I mean it!! At…read morethe time that we started lessons, I was dating a Uruguayan, so I wanted to learn the language to be able to communicate with his family. We are no longer dating, but I now work with Fernanda twice a week -- which is just a testament to the love I have for her and her classes. She has such incredible knowledge of language, and also such a kind and engaging spirit. I plan to continue classes for many years to come. Love you, Fernanda!!

I've been taking Zoom classes with Fernanda for a couple weeks now. It's been going great - she…read morealways comes prepared for our lessons, and I have already improved so much. We have a great blend of conversations and grammar, which has been great for my beginner level.

I am fluent in Spanish but have a daughter whose Spanish I had neglected. She was 5 years old and I…read morethought it was too late to do anything about it, until a friend in the same situation recommended PrekSpanish to me, and I am so glad she did! At PrekSpanish they don't just deliver a Spanish class, they give you cues, leads to continue generating simple Spanish language situations at home, in a playful and natural way, which is exactly what I was looking for. Their method requires parent participation during the class, so be prepared to work along with your child. They have an incredible rapport with children, and the classes are variegated and quite imaginative. Spanish is now gradually making its way back into our home, I am very thankful to Prekspanish.

From the owner: PreKSpanish is a Spanish institute, specialized in kids from 18 months to 5 years old. We employ a…read moreholistic teaching method which is one of the best ways of learning to speak Spanish, rather than dividing the language into neat and tidy (yet disconnected) compartments. That means no more vocabulary lists or verb conjugations! With this program, children develop Spanish in a meaningful way while having fun through games and songs. We use day to day activities, like "Let's take a bath" or "Time to set the table" to learn in class and at home. Repetition and fun are the keys to a successful program that leads effectively to learning a language. For older kids (3-5 years old) we developed a new class with well-known stories, like "The Little Red Riding Hood" with a twist to make it even more fun. We have two levels: -Ages 18 months to 2 years old -Ages 3 to 5 years old Our locations include Berkeley, Albany, Alameda, Oakland, and soon Walnut Creek