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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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…
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…
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…
How to Help Relieve Young Children of Stress & Worry During These Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many families’ lives, with parents experiencing unemployment, financial stress, and the loss of loved ones. All of these stressors affect children, too, so it’s no surprise that many kids have been dealing with anxiety in the wake of the pandemic. It’s estimated that 30% of children experience anxiety, which typically…