La Escuelita has several programs that complement our preschool. All incorporate Spanish language instruction and provide opportunities for children to socialize, practice age-appropriate skills, and develop their linguistic talents.
Our Spanish language enrichment groups offer the first point of entry to our community. Taught in Spanish by one of our preschool teachers, playgroups offer dual language support to families, allowing parents to get to know the school and the staff while having the children socialize with other children. Children from 1 to 4-years-old are exposed to a wide variety of vocabulary and concepts through song and dance, art projects, books, and circle time. Children attend with their caregiver, who will learn easy strategies for reinforcing the child's language in both English and Spanish during daily activities. For example, key Spanish vocabulary will be taught for use at home. English speaking, Spanish speaking, bilingual and multilingual families are welcome.
These Spanish language enrichment playgroups meet weekly throughout the Fall, Spring and Summer. Playgroups are limited to 10 children. Families are encouraged to sign up for as many as they can to provide an introduction to Spanish.
Additionally, we now have special classes that focus solely on Music and Movement with our talented Cuban music teacher Mariang!
Our current offerings are:
Spring Schedule: February 3, 2020 - May 7, 2020
Playgroups Days and Times | |
Mondays: 9:30AM - 10:15AM Full - No spots available | 12 classes @ $240 |
| Thursdays: 9:30AM - 10:15AM | 11 classes @ $220 |
Music and Movement Classes Days and Times | |
Tuesdays: 9:30AM - 10:15AM Full- No spots available | 12 classes @ $240 |
Wednesdays: 9:30AM - 10:15AM | 12 classes @ $240 |
Wednesdays: 3:15PM - 4:00PM | 12 classes @ $240 |
Unsure if Playgroups or Music and Movement Classes are for you? Drop in rate is $25 per class, space permitting. |
To register online, please click HERE.
To view our Playgroup Calendar, please click HERE.
Please email Daniela.Montesdeoca@LaEscuelitaNYC.org in advance to check availability for drop-in.
Afterschool Classes
The Afterschool Classes provides school aged children a chance to reinforce and practice Spanish while participating in interactive content area classes. All students aged 4-8 years old with previous knowledge of Spanish are invited to participate. While La Escuelita students and graduates make up the majority of participants, the Afterschool Classes is popular with Upper West Side public school Dual Language students as well as other families seeking to supplement their children’s Spanish language instruction. All classes are mixed age groups, giving the younger children an opportunity to learn from their peers while instilling confidence and leadership in the older students.
Classes run for approximately 13-14-week semesters in the fall and spring, and are taught by La Escuelita teachers as well as outside staff.
Our current offerings are:
Spring Semester: February 3, 2020 - May 21, 2020
DAY | CURRICULUM | TEACHER |
Monday | Spanish Reading and Writing (14 classes: $560) | Ximena |
Tuesday | Cooking with Angie (14 classes $560) Full - No spots available | Angie |
Wednesday | Movement (14 classes: $560) | Pedro |
Thursday | Spanish Reading and Writing (13 classes: $520) | Carmen |
La Escuelita offers a full immersion Summer Program for children 3 to 5 years old. Conducted exclusively in Spanish with expanded outdoor time, our Summer Program is a more relaxed setting than our Preschool, while still keeping our children engaged and actively learning. Groups are led by at least one Head Teacher and one Assistant Teacher, typically La Escuelita staff. In addition, children may see Spanish modeled by Junior Counselors. A new program first offered during summer 2015 to our graduates, Volunteer Junior Counselors assist teachers in all activities while serving as great examples of Spanish fluency to the younger children.
Our 2020 Summer Program will run from July 6th - July 24th from 9AM-11:30PM For children ages 2-3.5 and 9:00AM - 12:00PM for children ages 3.5-5 Families will be notified of acceptance by Friday March 26, 2020. Admission priority will go to current and returning La Escuelita Families and families who commit to all three weeks. Payment in full is due immediately upon acceptance to the program.
To accommodate parents, La Escuelita offers early drop-off for our Preschool students. Beginning at 8:15am, students may start their day in one of the classrooms, with free play supervised by one or two of our teachers. Early drop-off can be used on a regular basis, or as needed.
Early Drop-Off begins Monday, September 16, 2019 and runs through Thursday, June 25, 2020.
You may prepay online by credit card or in the office by check or credit card. There are no refunds for unused days.
Rates for the 2019-20 School year are as follows:
5 Days per Week 8:15AM-9AM (172 days) | $1,892 |
4 Days per Week 8:15AM-9AM (145 days) | $1,595 |
3 Days per Week 8:15AM-9AM (112 days) | $1,232 |
2 Days per Week 8:15AM-9AM (76 days) | $836 |
1 Day per Week 8:15AM-9AM (38 days) | $418 |
Pick 25 Days | $325 |
Single Day | $15/day |
To register online, please click HERE.
For more information regarding any of the above programs, please contact our Executive Director, Kelley Grant at Kelley.Grant@LaEscuelitaNYC.org