Children's Center for Language and Culture, Inc. (ChiCeLaCu!) 10201 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030

"My daughter just started her second year at ChiCeLaCu and it is the only place I’ve found that I feel completely comfortable sending her to. The teachers and staff are very caring and easy to work with and her Spanish is improving everyday. The small class-size and cozy space are just right for her (she is overwhelmed at large centers). And she comes home with many different art projects and stories from recess all the time. A bilingual/immersion school was important to us and this is definitely the one!"

"We have absolutely loved our experience at ChiCeLaCu this year! Our 4-year old went in knowing no Spanish and now speaks, writes, and sings in full sentences. She really thrived with the small class size and sense of community fostered in the classroom. Ms. Ivette consistently goes above and beyond when it comes to learning through creativity. Her kindness, patience, and energy with the children is unmatched. Additionally, the team at ChiCeLaCu really works to make every day special for all of the kids and it really shows. I am not exaggerating when I say that every day my daughter was excited to go to school. This really meant the world to us as parents and we are so grateful. I cannot recommend ChiCeLaCu more! We are excited to send our daughter back for one more year before Kindergarten and we plan to send our younger daughter when she is old enough to attend."

"I cannot be happier with my experience with ChiCeLaCu. Ms. Ivette is truly amazing. She is extremely talented, dedicated, patient, and loving with all of the children. Both Ms. Ivette and Ms. Jacky (Ms. Ivette's assistant) always have a smile on their faces. My daughter has flourished during her time at ChiCeLaCu and absolutely loves spending time there. She loves the school and her teacher. The administration is also superb. They always answer our questions in a timely manner. I am glad our daughter gets to spend one more year at ChiCeLaCu before she goes to Kingergarten. Thank you to Ms. Ivette, Ms. Jacky, Ms. Monica and all of your wonderful staff for everything you do to support our children."

"We love ChiCeLacu! Our 3-year old daughter has really thrived under her teacher’s caring instruction, and she looks forward to going every day. It’s an exceptional program with small class sizes and a thoughtful and communicative staff - everything we could ask for in our child’s first pre-k experience. To top it off, we’ve noticed a big improvement in her comfort speaking Spanish. We feel lucky to have found this bilingual school and highly recommend it!"

"This is a great online (and before in-person) Spanish school. When we moved to the Northern VA area, one of our priorities was to find a good Spanish immersion school for our children. We found all that we wanted in ChiCeLaCu (Children’s Center for Language and Culture). Our daughters have been attending Saturday classes for the last six and four years respectively. And they really enjoy the program. They love their teachers, the atmosphere, and the other students in the program. Not only are they learning the language, including grammar and writing skills, but also they learn about Hispanic culture. In the last two years, the school has added social studies and math in Spanish as ways to expand student’s vocabulary. Our daughters enjoy that part very much. The teachers follow a comprehensive school-year curriculum, hold parent-teacher conferences, are accessible and provide feedback as needed. The principal and owner, Maureen, cares a great deal about the school, she always listens to suggestions, goes to great lengths to teach, to celebrate and to keep the love for Spanish alive. The school was also quick and effective in moving its classes online during this pandemic. Today our daughters are doing an even more personalized online Spanish curriculum. They really like it, as the teachers keep them focused and engaged. We are grateful to have found this school."