Business Details
20 Years
experience
Real Spanish. Real Academics. Real Immersion.
Founded in 2006, My Spanish Village is a full-time Spanish immersion school dedicated to providing preschool, kindergarten, and elementary education entirely in Spanish. Our curriculum emphasizes bilingual education, combining academic rigor with social and emotional development to prepare children for lifelong learning. With two campuses in Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill, California, we maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and foster a nurturing environment. Our team of experienced educators from Spanish-speaking countries delivers a culturally rich program that integrates language acquisition with core academic skills.We prioritize holistic development through structured routines, extracurricular activities, and international festivals that celebrate diverse cultures. Our philosophy centers on creating a joyful, inclusive space where children build confidence, independence, and a passion for learning. As a licensed institution, we adhere to strict educational standards while maintaining flexibility to accommodate individual learning paces. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as Diablo Magazine's 'Best of East Bay' for multiple years.
Services
Spanish Immersion Program
Preschool Classes
Elementary School
Summer Camps
Extracurricular Activities
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 100% Spanish immersion programs developed by experienced educators.
- Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention for every child.
- Teachers from native Spanish-speaking countries bring cultural authenticity to learning.
- We integrate extracurricular activities like ballet, karate, and art into daily routines.
- Our curriculum focuses on early mastery of reading, writing, and math skills.
What people say
Best of East Bay winner
Excellent curriculum
Caring staff
Beautiful campuses
Strong cultural focus
Services
Spanish Immersion Program
Our full-time Spanish immersion program teaches preschool through elementary curriculum entirely in Spanish. Students develop bilingual proficiency while mastering reading, writing, and math skills. The program emphasizes cultural awareness through international festivals and daily activities that celebrate Spanish-speaking traditions.
Preschool Classes
Designed for children aged 18 months to kindergarten, our preschool classes focus on foundational skills through play-based learning. We nurture curiosity and independence while introducing basic academic concepts in a fully immersive Spanish environment with structured routines and personalized attention.
Elementary School
Our elementary program continues Spanish immersion education through second grade. Students build advanced language skills while mastering core subjects. The curriculum integrates cultural studies and social-emotional development, preparing children for future academic success in a supportive, linguistically rich environment.
Summer Camps
Summer camps provide continued Spanish immersion through themed activities and outdoor play. Programs maintain small class sizes and cultural learning experiences while offering flexibility for families during school breaks.
Extracurricular Activities
We offer ballet, karate, sports, art, gymnastics, and traditional Hispanic dance classes throughout the year. These activities enhance physical development and cultural appreciation while complementing our core academic curriculum.
People
Ita Perez
Director & Owner
Founder Ita Perez holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development from Peru. With decades of teaching experience, she established My Spanish Village in 2006 to create an immersive, joyful learning environment that combines language acquisition with holistic child development.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 18 months through second grade across our preschool, kindergarten, and elementary programs.
Are your teachers native Spanish speakers?
Yes, all our teachers come from native Spanish-speaking countries and hold Early Childhood Education credentials.
Do you offer extracurricular activities?
We provide ballet, karate, sports, art, gymnastics, and Hispanic traditional dance classes throughout the year.
What is your student-to-teacher ratio?
We maintain small class sizes with a maximum capacity of 59 students per facility to ensure personalized attention.
How do you approach bilingual education?
Our 100% Spanish immersion curriculum combines language acquisition with core academic skills through age-appropriate, engaging activities.
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