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Celebrations
A message from Natalie Standridge, Founder & CEO
Would you agree that 2022 is a special year? Reuniting with family, with travel, and settling into better versions of ourselves. And for Casa, a year to celebrate our 20TH ANNIVERSARY! You may have already noticed our anniversary logo (above) that we’ve been highlighting at various events throughout this year. The rocket ship signifies that…
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Intercultural Celebrations
Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day at Casa!
Every year on July 18th, we celebrate someone who was an extraordinary advocate for equality, justice, and human rights. This person is Nelson Mandela. At Casa, we look forward to celebrating Nelson Mandela Day as we aim to teach our young children about the critical history of our world. Furthermore, we advocate for communities to…
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An Overview of a Spanish Immersion Daycare
Marissa, a current Casa parent, shares an overview about choosing the right daycare for your family, important items to consider, and the experience she has had with her own children at Casa De Corazon.
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Learning Foreign Language for Life: An Interview with Natalie Standridge
“Twenty years ago, people questioned if exposing children to a second language would delay verbal development. No one believes that now. Most of the world’s developed countries incorporate bilingual education. In fact, more than half of the world’s population is bilingual. Research shows that bilingualism increases mental flexibility, giving kids better imaginations, and that math…
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Interview
Meet Merary! Our Chief Operations Officer
Meet Merary, our Chief Operations Officer! Merary has been with Casa for 9 years. She first began as an Administrative Assistant and moved her way up to Center Director, then to Curriculum & Staff Development Coordinator, and now is in her current role as Chief Operations Officer. In her day-to-day activities, Merary supports and coaches…
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Featured Writer
Toddler Room Transition!
When we learned that it was time for Beau to transition to the toddler room, I could hardly believe it. It felt like just yesterday we were bringing our eleven-week-old son to Casa for his first day in the infant room! Over the last 14 months, the teachers in Infants A have helped him to…
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Country of the Month
Country of the Month: Mexico!
What comes to mind when you think of Mexico? Maybe your mind starts thinking about tacos and wondering how “traditional” fast food tacos really are. Perhaps your mind excavates the small amount of information you know about the Aztecs and their incredible monument, Chichén Itzá. Mexico is a bountiful country with incredible experiences. Each state…
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Franchise Opportunity Innovation
100 Voices of Casa
At Casa, we are always looking for innovative ways to grow and further our core values. We seek to be unique. We seek to be trailblazers. We seek to challenge and shape the childcare industry. Every year, our leadership team launches an average of five innovative ideas to positively impact the lives of everyone in…
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Interview
Casa Teacher Interview: Mr. Efren!
This month we are highlighting Mr. Efren! Mr. Efren is from Nicaragua and has been with us for 3 years! Back in Nicaragua, Efren grew up playing on the beach, surfing, and skateboarding. And although he is not the biggest fan of Minnesota winters, he loves working at Casa and enriching the education of young…
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