Our Casa
Hours
7:30am - 5:30pm
Phone
Edina
Meet Our Spanish Immersion Staff
Jennifer Quist
Franchise Owner
Jennifer Quist
Franchise Owner
I have several years of management experience, own a rental business, and am in my sixth year of Casa ownership. I am also a member of a professional women’s business owner group. I enjoy time with my husband, our three children, and our pets, and value being outdoors and staying active.
Jessica Menth
Operations Manager
Jessica Menth
Operations Manager
I bring over six years of experience in early childhood education, progressing from classroom aide to infant and preschool teacher, center director, and currently operations manager. I am passionate about supporting learning environments and growing professionally. Outside of work, I value time with my family, enjoy reading and traveling, and am committed to lifelong learning.
Valentina Leonardi
Center Director
Valentina Leonardi
Center Director
I have over 18 years of experience in management and customer service, along with 3 wonderful years at Casa de Corazón. In my free time, I love being a grandma and traveling the world, exploring new places and cultures.
Karen Toledo
Center Director
Karen Toledo
Center Director
I have 7 years of experience in early childhood education at Casa de Corazón, starting as a substitute teacher and now Center Director. I earned my Child Development Associate credential in 2023 and previously gained 7 years of customer service experience, strengthening my leadership and communication skills. In my free time, I enjoy going on road trips with my family.
Teresa Badillo de Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
Teresa Badillo de Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
I have over 20 years of experience in education, including more than 2 years in early childhood education at Casa de Corazón and one year in administration.
I live in Minnetonka with my beautiful family. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors and cooking for my family.
Holistic Care For Your Child’s Mind, Body, and Heart™
Your child’s day is designed to spark curiosity, nurture healthy habits, and grow empathy. Our NAEYC-accredited curriculum blends Spanish and Cultural Immersion, purposeful play, and teacher-guided learning to build strong reasoning, language, and comprehension for kindergarten readiness. With made-from-scratch meals, safe classrooms, and engaging routines, children feel seen, supported, and excited to learn.
A Curriculum Fostering Mindfulness
At Casa de Corazón, we nurture children’s emotional intelligence with a mindfulness-centered curriculum emphasizing self-regulation, empathy, and kindness. Our loving, trained teachers model compassion and create meaningful connections, fostering a sense of belonging like an extended family.
A Curriculum Fostering Mindfulness
At Casa de Corazón, we nurture children’s emotional intelligence with a mindfulness-centered curriculum emphasizing self-regulation, empathy, and kindness. Our loving, trained teachers model compassion and create meaningful connections, fostering a sense of belonging like an extended family.
Bilingualism and Cultural Immersion
Early childhood language immersion fosters creativity, confidence, and critical thinking. Our accredited Spanish curriculum builds cognitive skills and broadens worldviews. Cultural celebrations, enrichment activities, and diverse staff create a vibrant environment nurturing curiosity and global awareness.
Bilingualism and Cultural Immersion
Early childhood language immersion fosters creativity, confidence, and critical thinking. Our accredited Spanish curriculum builds cognitive skills and broadens worldviews. Cultural celebrations, enrichment activities, and diverse staff create a vibrant environment nurturing curiosity and global awareness.
Healthy Meals and Purposeful Play
We prioritize your child’s well-being with nutritious meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each center’s certified kitchen ensures quality and safety. Purposeful play in engaging spaces promotes healthy habits, movement, and socialization, supporting physical growth.
Healthy Meals and Purposeful Play
We prioritize your child’s well-being with nutritious meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Each center’s certified kitchen ensures quality and safety. Purposeful play in engaging spaces promotes healthy habits, movement, and socialization, supporting physical growth.
Programs Offered
Infant
Warm, responsive caregivers build secure attachments through songs, stories, sensory play, and daily Spanish woven into routines. Individualized schedules and consistent communication help babies feel safe, rested, and ready to explore—laying foundations for language, motor, and social-emotional growth.
Toddler
Toddlers learn in a stimulating bilingual environment with structured routines, rich play, and teacher-guided conversations that build communication and self-help skills. A clean, safe classroom and predictable daily flow support curiosity, independence, and friendships.
Preschool
Preschoolers grow through purposeful play that blends early literacy, math, science, creative arts, and daily Spanish. Small-group work and hands-on projects strengthen collaboration, problem solving, and school-ready routines using the Casa Creative Curriculum.
Pre-K
Pre-K deepens early reading and writing, number sense, inquiry projects, and social-emotional skills—all within a bilingual day designed for kindergarten readiness. Children enjoy indoor/outdoor movement, enrichment, field trips, and community experiences that build confidence and comprehension.
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FAQ
Do we (or our child) need to know Spanish to start?
No. Most new families don’t speak Spanish. Our Spanish & Cultural Immersion model introduces key words and routines from day one, and children pick it up quickly. We also share simple at-home tips to help parents support learning.
Will my child be prepared for kindergarten, even if it’s English-speaking?
Yes. We use the Casa Creative Curriculum—NAEYC-approved Teaching Strategies Creative Curriculum—focused on kindergarten readiness. We track growth from infancy through Pre-K with formal assessments so children build strong language, reasoning, and comprehension skills.
What makes your program “premium” early education?
NAEYC accreditation signals high quality in safety, curriculum, and teaching practice, and it’s a distinction earned by a relatively small share of programs nationwide. Pair that with daily Spanish & Cultural Immersion, healthy routines, and purposeful play, and families get a premium child care and preschool experience.
How will I stay connected during the day?
You’ll receive real-time updates, photos, activity logs, and messages through the Casa App, plus reminders and center announcements via push notifications. It’s an easy way to follow your child’s day and communicate with teachers.
Why should I choose a Spanish Immersion daycare over a traditional one?
Spanish Immersion during the first five years of life takes advantage of the brain’s most critical window for language development, strengthening neural connectivity, attention, memory, and cognitive flexibility. Research shows that children in immersion programs meet or exceed monolingual peers in school readiness while also developing bilingual fluency, cultural empathy, and long-term cognitive advantages.
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