Earned the highest curriculum score in West Chester. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
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childcare
La Casita Learning Center is a unique Spanish immersion childcare and preschool in West Chester, OH serving children from 3 months to 5 years. As Cincinnati's first full Spanish immersion center, it delivers its entire hands-on curriculum in Spanish across five key developmental areas (literacy, social-emotional, cognition, physical development, and learning approaches), following Ohio Early Learning Standards. The program features five rotating thematic learning centers, weekly gymnastics and dance classes through a partner facility, daily outdoor play, and a Spanish summer camp for ages 4–12; staff are hired for bilingual fluency and trained in early language acquisition. Operating Monday–Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended care included, tuition ranges from $335–$420 per week full-time with a 20% family discount per additional child.
Safety5.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars8.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Engaging hands-on creative curriculum balancing teacher-directed academics, meaningful play, and gross motor activities, fully taught in Spanish. Follows Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards across five key areas: Language and Literacy Development, Social and Emotional Development, Cognition and General Knowledge, Physical Well Being and Motor Development, and Approaches to Learning.
Programs & activities: Five rotating thematic learning centers (Literacy, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Creative Arts, Dramatic Play). Weekly gymnastics and dance classes at partnered facility. Daily outdoor play and twice-daily gross motor activities. Spanish Summer Camp ages 4-12. Spanish lessons for children and adults. Gradual immersion model starting bilingual, transitioning to Spanish-only after one month, with periodic English to prepare for kindergarten.
What sets it apart: Full Spanish immersion child care and preschool serving ages 3 months to 5 years. Operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with extended care included. Tuition $335-$420/week full-time, with family discount (20% for each additional child). Committed to hiring bilingual educators with high education and training levels. Staff bilingual with understanding of early Spanish language acquisition.
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