Our Casa
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Phone
Edina
Meet Our Spanish Immersion Staff
Jennifer Quist
Franchise Owner
Jennifer Quist
Franchise Owner
I have several years of management experience, own a rental business, and am in my sixth year of Casa ownership. I am also a member of a professional women’s business owner group. I enjoy time with my husband, our three children, and our pets, and value being outdoors and staying active.
Jessica Menth
Operations Manager
Jessica Menth
Operations Manager
I bring over six years of experience in early childhood education, progressing from classroom aide to infant and preschool teacher, center director, and currently operations manager. I am passionate about supporting learning environments and growing professionally. Outside of work, I value time with my family, enjoy reading and traveling, and am committed to lifelong learning.
Valentina Leonardi
Center Director
Valentina Leonardi
Center Director
I have over 18 years of experience in management and customer service, along with 3 wonderful years at Casa de Corazón. In my free time, I love being a grandma and traveling the world, exploring new places and cultures.
Karen Toledo
Center Director
Karen Toledo
Center Director
I have 7 years of experience in early childhood education at Casa de Corazón, starting as a substitute teacher and now Center Director. I earned my Child Development Associate credential in 2023 and previously gained 7 years of customer service experience, strengthening my leadership and communication skills. In my free time, I enjoy going on road trips with my family.
Teresa Badillo de Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
Teresa Badillo de Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
I have over 20 years of experience in education, including more than 2 years in early childhood education at Casa de Corazón and one year in administration.
I live in Minnetonka with my beautiful family. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and cooking for my family.
Holistic Care For Your Child’s Mind, Body, and Heart™
Your child's day is designed to spark curiosity, nurture healthy habits, and grow empathy. As an NAEYC-accredited Intercultural Early Learning program, we blend Spanish and Cultural Immersion, purposeful play, and teacher-guided learning to build kindergarten readiness. With scratch-made meals, secure classrooms, and engaging routines, children feel seen, supported, and excited to learn.
A Curriculum Fostering Mindfulness and Kindness
At Casa de Corazón, we nurture emotional intelligence through the Kindness Curriculum from UW’s Center for Healthy Minds, paired with affirmations and mindfulness. Our loving educators model compassion, know every child’s name, and create connections that feel like extended family.
A Curriculum Fostering Mindfulness and Kindness
At Casa de Corazón, we nurture emotional intelligence through the Kindness Curriculum from UW’s Center for Healthy Minds, paired with affirmations and mindfulness. Our loving educators model compassion, know every child’s name, and create connections that feel like extended family.
Spanish and Cultural Immersion
Early childhood is the optimal window for language acquisition. Our nationally accredited Casa Creative Curriculum delivers Spanish and Cultural Immersion through weekly cultural lessons, diverse educators, and research-backed instruction that builds cognitive flexibility, school readiness, and global awareness.
Spanish and Cultural Immersion
Early childhood is the optimal window for language acquisition. Our nationally accredited Casa Creative Curriculum delivers Spanish and Cultural Immersion through weekly cultural lessons, diverse educators, and research-backed instruction that builds cognitive flexibility, school readiness, and global awareness.
Healthy Meals, Movement, and Safety
We prioritize physical well-being through scratch-made meals with organic ingredients and superfoods, prepared by ServSafe-certified chefs. Daily outdoor play, secure facilities with key fob access, and environmentalist practices create a safe, healthy space for your child to grow.
Healthy Meals, Movement, and Safety
We prioritize physical well-being through scratch-made meals with organic ingredients and superfoods, prepared by ServSafe-certified chefs. Daily outdoor play, secure facilities with key fob access, and environmentalist practices create a safe, healthy space for your child to grow.
Programs Offered
Infant
Warm, responsive caregivers build secure attachments through songs, stories, sensory play, and daily Spanish woven into routines. Individualized schedules and consistent communication help babies feel safe, rested, and ready to explore—laying foundations for language, motor, and social-emotional growth.
Toddler
Toddlers learn in a stimulating bilingual environment with structured routines, rich play, and teacher-guided conversations that build communication and self-help skills. A clean, safe classroom and predictable daily flow support curiosity, independence, and friendships.
Preschool
Preschoolers grow through purposeful play that blends early literacy, math, science, creative arts, and daily Spanish. Small-group work and hands-on projects strengthen collaboration, problem solving, and school-ready routines using the Casa Creative Curriculum.
Pre-K
Pre-K deepens early reading and writing, number sense, inquiry projects, and social-emotional skills—all within a bilingual day designed for kindergarten readiness. Children enjoy indoor/outdoor movement, enrichment, field trips, and community experiences that build confidence and comprehension.
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FAQ
Do we (or our child) need to know Spanish to start?
No. Most new families don’t speak Spanish. Our Spanish & Cultural Immersion model introduces key words and routines from day one, and children pick it up quickly. We also share simple at-home tips to help parents support learning.
Will my child be prepared for kindergarten, even if it’s English-speaking?
Yes. We use the Casa Creative Curriculum—NAEYC-approved Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum—focused on kindergarten readiness. We track growth from infancy through Pre-K with formal assessments so children build strong language, reasoning, and comprehension skills.
What makes your program “premium” early education?
NAEYC accreditation signals high quality in safety, curriculum, and teaching practice, and it’s a distinction earned by a relatively small share of programs nationwide. Pair that with daily Spanish & Cultural Immersion, healthy routines, and purposeful play, and families get a premium child care and preschool experience.
How will I stay connected during the day?
You’ll receive real-time updates, photos, activity logs, and messages through the Casa App, plus reminders and center announcements via push notifications. It’s an easy way to follow your child’s day and communicate with teachers.
Why should I choose a Spanish Immersion daycare over a traditional one?
Spanish Immersion during the first five years of life takes advantage of the brain’s most critical window for language development, strengthening neural connectivity, attention, memory, and cognitive flexibility. Research shows that children in immersion programs meet or exceed monolingual peers in school readiness while also developing bilingual fluency, cultural empathy, and long-term cognitive advantages.
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