I absolutely love Sra. Maca!! My kids are second generation born in the United States. And like…read moremany 2nd generations the language starts to die down. My kids understand Spanish but have trouble speaking back. So with Sra. Maca, she takes her time and has lots of patience to correct the boys when they get stuck on words that are hard to pronounce. She has definitely helped our kids speak more and for that we are greatful. We continue to reinforce Spanish in our home but it's a big help to have someone teach our kids in a class setting. We have been with her for about 3 months now and will continue with her !

Maca is brilliant, a gifted natural teacher. She is able to engage my 2 wild boys in 45min lessons…read moretwice a week, and they love her! She makes Spanish fun and rewarding, AND she holds them to high standards of grammatical correctness, pronunciation, and expanding vocabulary. I'm forever grateful and in admiration of Maca's skill.

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.

Our daughter has just finished her time at La Casita, after being there for two years. We have…read moreloved the small class size, the practical Montessori skills and learning Spanish. The teachers really helped my daughter through family transitions and communicated well with us. Consider La Casita if you have a young one who is potty trained! Knowing our daughter was safe and happy at La Casita gave us such peace of mind every day. Full time, part time and even afterschool hours available once kids start elementary school. For afterschool you do need to drop them off but they are open until 6pm.

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!

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!!

Fernanda is a very intuitive, empathetic and energetic teacher, and each time I have a class with…read moreher, it is over before I know it. Her classes are a mix of conversation, grammar, translation and even some written expression and she teaches in a very lively manner using materials such as a workbook, magazines, film reviews and homework assignments in her lessons. She knows how to coax conversations out of me, elementary as I am in Spanish. Every time I finish a class, I am newly excited about improving my Spanish. I highly recommend her classes!

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

My daughter has been attending Kids Corner Learning Center for about two months now, and our…read moreexperience has been amazing. Every teacher has been kind, caring, and supportive. My daughter is on the autism spectrum, and we were turned away by several other daycares before finding Kids Corner Learning Center. I will always be grateful to Pujan and her incredible team for welcoming us with open arms. Since starting here, my daughter has made so much progress and shown incredible growth. It means the world to see how patient, understanding, and compassionate everyone has been with her unique needs. Their dedication and genuine care have made such a positive difference in our lives. I can't say enough wonderful things about Kids Corner Learning Center. It has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with truly caring teachers. I highly recommend it to any family looking for a supportive and nurturing environment for their child.

We've been attending for a little over 4 months now, and it has been such a great, welcoming…read moreexperience. As a mother of a 2 year old girl it can be a bit nerve wracking to leave her in a daycare. But with the constant support and constant communication throughout the day it has been such a warming transition. I receive MULTIPLE updates with pictures and curricular schedule throughout the day. She is always so excited and eager to go to "school!" Grateful for every single teacher that participates and the children are always happy and cheerful at pick up and drop offs!