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Day in the Life of Preschool B!
Step into our lively and energized Preschool B classroom where you can experience a full day of what being a happy child is like at Casa de Corazón. Every day brings new surprises and special activities to work on various skills as we develop. This video highlights our most recent St. Patrick’s Day!
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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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Bilingual
What Is Spanish Language Immersion?
In a Spanish Language immersion program, non-native speakers are taught traditional curriculum — like reading and math — entirely in Spanish. The goal of a Spanish immersion preschool is to promote proficiency in the language while increasing social and cognitive development. In their early years, kids’ brains are primed for language acquisition and growing fast….
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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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Franchise Opportunity Interview
Meet Javi: Our Human Resources Specialist!
Meet Javi, our Human Resources Specialist! Javi has been an integral part of Casa’s transformation in the last 6 years. When she first graduated with a double major in Communications and Hispanic Studies, Javi wanted to be able to use her degrees and found Casa. She began as an Administrative Assistant, then moved on to…
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Country of the Month
Country of the Month: Ecuador!
As you anxiously await for your nine-hour flight to Ecuador to finally land, you review what you know about this country. You remember that it is culture-packed, diverse, and full of history! That it has a history of making large contributions to the environmental sciences, and that this region boasts a beautiful tropical climate and…
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Franchise Opportunity
What is a DDR?
You may be deep into your journey of buying your own Casa franchise! Or you may just be starting to review important paperwork… Either way, during this process there is much information and terms that must be fully understood to help you succeed in this new endeavor. So what is a DDR, and why is…
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Featured Writer
Parent-Teacher Conferences (Lauren’s Experience!)
We recently attended our Parent-Teacher conference meeting with our Infant A teachers. It is incredible that just one year ago, we were meeting to discuss our four-month-old son. Who was just barely able to roll over. Now, we were learning all about Beau’s love of books, buggy rides, and how he is always first in…
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Celebrations
What is the 1K For Kids?
The 1K For Kids is an annual event led by Casa to fundraise and raise awareness for a non-profit organization in Latin America. Our community comes together and walks one kilometer in honor of this organization. This year we are proud to support NPH El Salvador and support the families of this beautiful country on…
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Featured Writer
Parent Blog Post: Tanya!
At Casa, we prioritize quality care and our community. Leading with love has been one of the reasons why we have been welcomed by so many families, and is what sets us apart from others in the industry. Our tours are a vital and key turning point for many families during their childcare decision making…
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