A new Spanish immersion early learning center will soon open its doors in northwest Rochester and start caring for infants up to preschool age children. Casa de Corazón, which has five centers in the Twin Cities and two Wisconsin locations, has been busy for the past several months building a new Rochester location at 970…
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Podcast with Mary Ann O’Connell about Influence & Franchising
Influence takes different forms and has many applications. Founder and CEO of Casa de Corazón, Natalie Standridge, talks about developing a franchise program that has lasting positive effects that influence children’s development and franchisees’ lives slowly and methodically with good results for the franchisees and don’t vary from the brand values. Mary Ann and Natalie focused on…
NEW Communication Resource Available!
Communication is a very important part of a great child care center. With good communication, teachers can do their jobs better, directors can create transparency, owners can establish trust, and relationships can be built. It is known that when parents and teachers form partnerships, children are more successful in their educational careers. One of the…
Best Franchises in 2020
We are honored to be a part of Aspioneer’s Best Franchises in 2020! We just opened our third franchise and are excited to expand into more communities to build brighter futures for children. “I love partnering with other entrepreneurial spirits who want to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves. I share what…
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.
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…
When Should Your Child Start School?
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 3 and 5. While there’s no compulsory school age, most states require children to be at least five years old…
Intercultural Competence for Teachers in Spanish Immersion Bilingual Education in Minnesota, USA. Case: Casa de Corazón
The relevance of the interculturality of the bilingual education program of Casa de Corazón (2002-2020) is validated, in its initiatives for the continuous training of its teachers, based on what is supported by Ipiña (1997) and UNESCO (2017). This research presents a series of coincidences in the framework of the intercultural competence of teachers and…
Four Twin Cities-Based Franchises to Watch
Twin Cities Business listed Casa as one of the Four Twin Cities-Based Franchises to watch! We are honored to be featured alongside CRISP & GREEN®, FACE FOUNDRIÉ®️ and Bubbly Paws Dog Wash! We can’t wait to see what this year holds for Casa. Not only are we expanding into the Rochester market but we are actively looking to expand…