!Bienvenidos a Escuelita del Alma!
!Bienvenidos a Escuelita del Alma! This “Little School of the Soul” was originally founded by Dina Flores in 2000 to provide childcare for employees of Las Manitas, the legendary Congress Avenue cafe. Its families include a diverse and eclectic range of ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
The students, who range in age from infants to school age (after-school care and summer camp), are immersed in the Spanish language throughout the day. In this environment, when a child participates in an activity they learn the educational concept and the language at the same time.
Spanish Immersion
Research shows that children are most receptive to learning language when they are young—ideally before age 10. Learning a second language improves communication skills in the primary language, and performance in all academic subjects as well as standardized testing.
Programs
Our daycare, after-care, and summer camp programs promote language development and social and emotional learning. We offer full time and part time care for preschool students that include organic and nutritious lunches and snacks that are prepared onsite.
Schedule
Along with competitive tuition rates, we offer a flexible schedule for both full and part-time students. We have 2-day, 3-day, 4-day and 5-day programs from 7:00 am – 5:45 pm, Mon-Fri. The day is balanced between active group activities, quiet/nap time, singing and dancing traditional Latin American songs, and learning basic kindergarten readiness skills.
Escuelita Virtual Tour
Due to our long waiting list, we only offer tours for families once your name has come up on the list and a space has been officially offered. If you would like to see more of our campus before you are able to come for an in-person tour, you are welcome to view our virtual tour that was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interested in learning more about our school?
Check out our programs page to learn more about our programs and cirricullum.
Health and Safety FAQs
The health and safety of our students, staff, and families is of utmost importance. Below are the safety measures we are following in order to protect our students, staff, families, and community during the Covid pandemic. We follow the CDC recommendations when it comes to students or staff members showing symptoms and/or testing positive for Covid-19. We ask that those experiencing symptoms remain at home after the onset of symptoms and until they receive the result of their Covid-19 test. If positive, unvaccinated students may return to school 10 days, and vaccinated students and staff may return to school 5 days after the onset of symptoms.
Staff may optionally wear a mask covering their mouth and nose.
Students may optionally wear a mask covering their mouth and nose.
Parents may optionally wear a mask covering their mouth and nose when dropping off and picking up children.
Enhanced disinfecting of every surface beyond the typical cleaning routines.
Disinfecting and handwashing teachers’ and students’ hands upon arrival and before departure.