Our program
Designed to help children thrive and reach their full potential
Why Us
Learning at Mi Escuelita en Español is experiential, sensory-rich, and child-led.
Through these experiences, children build confidence, language skills, creativity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
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Nursery rhymes, songs, repetitive games, and transition activities
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Cooking, baking, cleaning, gardening, and sorting
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Imaginative and creative play
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Problem-solving and cooperative play
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Small and gross motor activities
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Sensorial exploration using natural materials such as sand, water, seeds, plants, mud, and stones
About Our Program
Our program takes place in a beautiful home setting with:
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Two separate classrooms
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A spacious backyard
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A muddy puddle pool for sensory play
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A large tree with a hammock for rest and imagination
We are ideally located near:
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Portola Branch Library
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Palega Recreation Center & Playground
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McLaren Park and Family Connections Centers – Portola
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2026-2027 School Year Calendar
September 1, 2026 First day of school year- Fall 2026.
September 7, 2026 CLOSED in honor of Labor Day.
October12, 2026 CLOSED in honor of Columbus/Indigenous Day.
November 11, 2026 CLOSED in honor of Veteran’s Day.
November 23 – 27, 2026 Fall /Thanksgiving break.
December 21-2026- January 1, 2027 Winter Break & Holiday Break.
January 18, 2026 CLOSED in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
February 5, 2027 CLOSED for Lunar New Year.
February 15, 2027 Closed in honor of President’s Day.
March 26 -April 2, 2027 Spring Break
May 28, 2027 Official last day of Mi Escuelita for School Year 2026-2027
May 31, 2027 CLOSED for Memorial Day.
June 7-30, 2027 Summer Camp Program @Glen Canyon Park
July 5- 30, 2027 Summer Camp Program @Glen Canyon Park
August 2- 20, 2027 Summer Camp Program @Glen Canyon Park
Rhythm of the Day
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8:00 am:
Drop off- Free indoor play
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9:30 am:
Clean up time
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9:45 am:
Class meeting – puppetry, music time and dance time
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10:00 am:
Drop off- Free Indoor play
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10:15 am:
Clean-up time
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10:30 am:
Imaginative playtime, arts and crafts, and project completion outdoors
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11:00 am:
Community trip in the neighborhood/nature scavenger hunts and body movement
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12:00 pm:
Hand washing and potty time
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12:15 pm:
Lunch time
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12:30 pm:
Nap time
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2:00 pm:
Pick ups and daily debriefs
Rates & Enrollment
5 Days / Week
Mi Escuelita en Español offers a full-time, 5-day-per-week program (Monday–Friday) designed to support consistency, rhythm, and deep Spanish immersion. We are proud to accept government child care subsidies, making our program accessible to more families. For current rates and assistance with subsidy eligibility, families are encouraged to contact us or schedule a tour.
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Daily Program
8:00 – 2:00 pm
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$ 2,500 /mo
*Subsidies available*
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Optional Weekend Care
For inquiries, please send an email