Spanish Immersion Preschool
Intiwasi offers a 100% Spanish immersion preschool program for children in the Los Angeles area. Our program accepts kids ages 24 months to 5 years old. Our approach to education borrows from educational philosophies including Montessori, Reggio, and Project-Based Learning, placing high emphasis on Spanish language acquisition.
A great foundation
We work with multi-level classrooms through stations of exploration. Each station has different levels allowing children to learn at their own pace and allows children to explore a field of study such as math, art, language, and science through hands-on activities. During station time, children have the opportunity to choose where to work and rotate through different stations at their own pace and lead by their own curiosity, forming their independence and freedom of choice.
Our preschool program follows a STEAM curriculum that places high emphasis on arts and science. Music, art, sports, and dance are embedded into our school day allowing children to express themselves kinesthetically and visually.
Preschool Snapshot
The following is a snapshot of what you can expect at Intiwasi's Preschool.
- Schedule.
- We offer full-day & half-day schedules Mon - Fri, with optional early drop-off and late pick-up options.
- Student-teacher ratio.
- Toddlers have a student-teacher ratio of 4:1 while preschool students have a student-teacher ratio of 8:1.
- Second language acquisition.
- We place an emphasis on second language acquisition and proficiency at an early age by immersing students 100%.
- Personalized education.
- We aim to personalize our students' learning experience by tailoring it to the specific needs of each child.
- Kinesthetic learning.
- Engaging indoor and outdoor environments, encouraging students to engage in multisensory learning, using spirited inquiry and curiosity.
- Eclectic approach to education.
- An eclectic approach to education which promotes growth both academically and personally.
- All-encompassing Montessori program.
- A Montessori and Reggio based curriculum that provides a strong, developmentally appropriate foundation in math, history, science, and the arts.
- Diverse & experienced staff.
- Our team is composed of passionate educators from different parts of the world, adding an array of cultures and enriching our program.
- Project-based learning.
- Project-based learning gives students the opportunity to develop important life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.
- Student empowerment.
- We allow children to take the lead, with educators acting as guides along the way.
- Social learning.
- We believe that socialization and collaboration are important aspects of childhood development, and encourage students to come together as a group to learn and explore new things.
- Kindergarten.
- Preschool students matriculate into Intiwasi’s Kindergarten program.
Our values
All of our students participate in yoga and gardening twice a week. In yoga class, children learn to control their bodies, understand concepts of balance, and meditation. While gardening, children get to explore the outdoors, see how food grows, and try new flavors.
At Intiwasi, we care about our Los Angeles community, and most importantly our environment. We are committed to teaching our children how to love our planet and the principles of 'reduce, re-use, and recycle'. Our goal is to raise caring, inquisitive, responsible individuals with a global perspective.
More than anything, Intiwasi is a place created with love, in which we see each and every one of our students as individuals. We cherish our differences and celebrate our similarities. At Intiwasi, we create a space of love and tolerance meant to allow each of our students to develop in a caring and loving environment.
We take pride in providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares our students for their future endeavors. The majority of our families choose to continue their educational journey right here with us, benefiting from our dedicated language immersion programs and personalized approach. However, we also celebrate the success of our students who venture beyond our halls to pursue their education. Here are some of the places that our students have matriculated to:
- Alta Loma.
- Carthay Stem Magnet.
- Castle Heights Elementary.
- Citizens of the World.
- Fairburn Avenue Elementary .
- Hillcrest Elementary .
- Melrose Elementary.
- Saint Brendan’s Catholic School.
- Third Street Elementary .
Recommended for ages 2 to 3.5 years old
Transition your child to Preschool
Our Preschool offers a variety of schedules including a half-day schedule perfect for transitioning your child to our Preschool. Classes are specially developed to help children get their feet wet with preschool while exposing them to Spanish through diverse activities such as music, movement, and art.
This schedule is recommended for children between the ages of 2 - 3.5 years who are not yet ready for a full schedule but want the opportunity to smoothly transition to preschool. Once in our transition program, students are introduced to the basics of preschool life through fun activities and a variety of stations including gardening, yoga, music, art, and lots of play!
The classes are taught 100% in Spanish, giving your child a full Spanish immersion and helping them acquire the language in a natural way.
Flexible preschool programs for every parent and child
Our prices are annual and require a 10 month commitment for the whole school year that runs from September - June.
Weekly Half Day
$1,314/monthly
9:00AM - 12:30PM
Monday - Friday
Weekly Full Day
$1,674/monthly
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Monday - Friday
Weekly Extended Day
$1,954/monthly
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday - Friday
Please refer to our academic calendar for specific dates. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Extended Early Care starting at 7:30 am is offered for an additional $100 monthly fee. Get started on the admissions process today.