Primeros Pasos Preschool

"We love Primeros Pasos! My kids have been coming here since they were potty trained, a few months before they turned 3. I initially decided to send my kids here because my friends sent their kids here and only had glowing things to say about it, and I'm so glad I followed suit! My kids took some time to warm up to going to school (there was def crying) and they had a number of potty accidents at school, but the maestras/teachers were very patient and kind. Everyone there is wonderful, caring, and experienced. The owner, Maestra Ana, is on top of everything, helpful, and communicative. The school is a Spanish immersion school which i was drawn to. My kids have learned a lot of Spanish since they started, and they've learned so much, and have fun doing it. They have circle time, a playground in back, and a great system in place. They also provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. The environment is welcoming, and I feel confident that my kids are safe and in an environment where they will thrive. They also post regular photos and videos of your kids in a school app so that you can see how your kids are doing throughout the day. That's been great for me since I was a bit concerned about their transition from home to a preschool. Also, if you're planning for your kids to joint the dual immersion program at Von Renner, then having them start at Primeros Pasos is great idea to give them a head start. They may also be labeled as bilingual by the time they test for Von renner, and have a better chance of getting in. I heard the dual immersion program is very competitive. The TK program at school is only in English, so that's something else to consider. Lastly, the school accepts CAPP, which is a program by the county that helps with the cost of care, so be sure to ask Ana about it if cost is an issue - because there's help if it is."

"I, very hesitantly, enrolled my 4- year old child at Primeros Pasos in the beginning of the 2022-2023 year. She was demonstrating extreme anxiety due to a loss in the family and we wanted to expose her to “school life” sooner rather than later. Most importantly, we wanted to expose her to this in a nurturing environment and after much research, Primeros Pasos seemed like a good choice. Even though it was definitely a difficult journey for our family, especially my little one, I am so glad we did. The teachers had so much patience with us. Their communication was the best; they were transparent about the difficult days, but supportive and hopeful for future days to come. They provided pictures on a daily basis and were very accessible; amazing for a first time parent separating from her child for the first time! They were reasonably accommodating when necessary. In the end, my daughter LOVES going to school. She loves her teachers and friends. She looks forward to the days she attends and misses school the days she cannot go. Most importantly, she feels safe when she goes and I’m so grateful for the environment Primeros Pasos has created. *Bonus* She’s officially bilingual thanks to the Spanish exposure and encouragement!"

"I sent my daughter to Primeros Pasos this year (2021-2022) and let me tell you it was the best decision I ever made for her education. I originally choose this school because of the dual language. She has learned so much Spanish in such small amount of time during these difficult times. Also, I loved how they were greeted every single morning with a hug, and also taught to wash your hands before meals and after the restroom. The children also get home cooked meals which is amazing. This school transition the students for grade school is such a fun and educational environment. There is so many amazing factors to this preschool so if you are looking for a preschool for 3-5 years, I would definitely recommend this one you will not REGRET it."

"This is a wonderful bilingual preschool!!! Both of my kids attended and loved coming to school every day! They grew so much in vocabulary, numbers, letters, andplaying with other kids in both Spanish and English! These teachers are wonderful and I know during the pandemic many parents could feel uneasy about sending their child to school, especially small children because their bodies are getting accustomed to new germs, but these ladies handled it so professionally, the school was so clean, there was great communication and protocal! I would give them more than 5 stars if I could!"