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What is the best age to start daycare?
Many parents struggle with determining the appropriate age for their child to start their educational journey. Determining whether a child is ready for school or not is a big decision, especially between the ages of three and five. Luckily, some crucial indicators can help you decide if your child is ready for the transition. This…
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What to Look for in a Daycare: A Complete Guide to Choosing Quality Childcare
Deciding on the right daycare for your child is a major responsibility that requires careful thought. From licenses, safety standards and curriculum to food programs, enrichment activities and inclusivity, there is a lot to consider. It is not just about finding a convenient location close to home or the office, it is about ensuring your…
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Empowering Dreams with Community Impact
Twin Cities native Nick Plummer moved to Costa Rica at the age of 19 and was inspired by the communal approach to child-rearing so prevalent in Latin American cultures. “Raising children is really a community activity and shared responsibility there, which really stood out to me as a stark contrast to what I saw in…
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Casa de Corazón Celebrates 1 Year
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…
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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…
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Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion at Casa
Statement For Diversity and Inclusion Casa de Corazón stands with people of color and joins with our community to actively promote anti-racist endeavors from the ground level. We recognize that as a society we are embarking on a time of opportunity for much-needed change. We are excited to be a part of the solution as…
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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…
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How to Teach Cultural Diversity to Preschoolers
Children are observant and perceptive and quickly point out the similarities and differences among people. Even preschoolers can learn to appreciate a wide range of diversity in their classmates, neighbors, and community members. Supportive families and educators can help nourish the exploration of cultural awareness by engaging in diversity activities for kids, which encourages children…
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