Casa de Corazón – Rochester recently celebrated their one-year anniversary. In this interview with KTTC, Wendy and Alex Letran discuss Casa’s unique Spanish immersion program and go over the details of the special anniversary event.
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Spanish blossoms at immersive child care
A new Spanish immersion day care and preschool has opened on Madison’s West Side, offering children the chance to learn Spanish at the same time as English, starting when they’re infants and toddlers. At Casa de Corazón, children are immersed in a Spanish-speaking environment and have extended contact with a community of fluent speakers. According…
My Family’s Experience at Casa de Corazón!
I was actually excited that first day I dropped my son, Jett, off at Casa de Corazón’s infant-preschool program. But I know that for most parents, that isn’t the case. My friends have told me of the sweaty slipper hands they got when attempting to open the door to their childcare center. Of the gut-wrenching…
Rochester Open House
Casa de Corazón is a Day Care & Preschool with a mission to provide inclusive, diverse daycare services in the Rochester area. The curriculum infuses the Spanish language, cultural learning, and social responsibility, creating an immersion environment for dual-language learners. Alex and Wendy Letran were our guests on Midwest Access to discuss their upcoming open…
My Experience as a Casa Parent!
Building strong and positive relationships between our families is our main priority. There are an increasing number of daycare options and we strive to provide the best experience for those who seek a Spanish immersion program! Find out why Sandy, a Casa parent, chose us! Choosing a daycare was one of the most important decisions…
5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Child!
Did you know Earth Day has not even been around for 100 years? The first Earth Day was actually celebrated in the United States, back in 1970. Due to its popularity and tremendous potential for change, it became an international holiday, but not until 1990. Earth Day is a product of our increasing awareness of…
Learn About our Food Program!
Food is a fascinating topic. Although we know much more about nutrition and diet than we did even ten years ago, there is still an aura of confusion. But certain things remain true. We must eat whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates, proteins, and healthy fats to help our good gut bacteria do their…
Ways to Celebrate WOYC at Home!
When we ask our teachers, “What do you love about working with children?” some of the things they say are… “Having the opportunity to receive the most genuine and sincere smiles, love, and affection.” “The day to day interactions, the unconditional love they show, and above all, the joy they bring me.” “To see how…
Mental Health Instagram Accounts to Follow
Regardless of your position or stage in life, prioritizing your mental health should take the front seat. Yet sometimes, it can be easier said than done. Thankfully, due to our growing open-mindedness, mental health is now openly discussed, and there are many great resources available. Self-care is a great way we can truly grow, find…