Who We Are

We are a dedicated team of early-learning professionals with a passion for working with young children and partnering with parents who want to raise kind, confident, smart, bilingual kids. We have a proven program of excellence and embody authenticity in all we do.

¡Bienvenidos! · Welcome

Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us, and for considering us in one of the most important decisions you will make for your child.

We believe in giving children a strong start in life, with nurturing care and engaging days full of play, exploration and discovery. Over the last 16 years we have built two beautiful centers for you to enjoy. We look forward to sharing our love of language and culture and immersing you in our joyful, welcoming environment — where you’ll soon feel at home.

We value

Culture & Discovery

Cultura y descubrimiento

We value learning through play and exploration, creating an exceptional program that supports children on their individual learning journeys in an immersive, culturally rich setting.

Excellence & Authenticity

Excelencia y autenticidad

We are on a path of continual quality improvement — always growing, learning and striving to be better, with attention to every detail. We are committed to open, transparent communication that considers the well-being of children and families.

Professionalism & Respect

Profesionalismo y respeto

Our staff, and the environment we create, are friendly, joyous and welcoming. You can expect to be treated with fairness, kindness and compassion. We welcome your questions, respond to your needs, and ask parents to partner with us in positive discourse and problem-solving.

Leah Retamozo, MEd, founder and CEO of Bilingual Child Care & Education Center, seated on a Spanish tiled bench

CEO & Founder

One educator. Two schools. Sixteen years.

“What greater joy is there than to spend our days surrounded by children, part of their journey of exploration and discovery? They are funny, sweet, loving and curious, and each one is special and unique. I began this journey in 2010 with a vision to create something special for children and families — and to make the world a kinder, better place, one child at a time. I am an educator, an entrepreneur and a mom of three.

My goals are very different from our direct competitors, who are all about being the biggest, with endless expansion of chains and franchises. My focus is the expansion of young minds and delivering excellence on a small scale. I have built an exceptional team of educators, and I am accessible and dedicated to leading our two early-learning centers — enhancing your child’s experience each year with creativity and love.”

— Leah Retamozo, MEd · Founder & CEO since 2010

Nuestro equipo

Meet the team at the heart of our success

Your child is nurtured by a caring team of professionals who are experts in Spanish-immersion early learning. Our leadership team of four manages both centers — each of us started as a classroom teacher, and together we share 33 years of experience. Our CEO, administrators and teachers are glad to answer all your questions.

Adriana

Director, Enrollment, Facilities & Food Program · since 2021

As a Director, I support the process of newly enrolling families and oversee the daily operations of both buildings, with a focus on safety, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. I also manage food service operations to promote quality nutrition. I love early childhood education because I love watching young children grow and explore. I am committed to offering children a safe environment where they feel valued.

Karin

Director, Staff Supervision & Training · since 2020

In my role as a leader, I encourage and support our team of teachers to give their best each day, creating a space where children grow in confidence and experience joy! I am passionate about immersion early learning because I love to witness children absorbing a second language in such a natural way. It is simply incredible!

Maria Claudia

Director, Human Resources & Compliance · since 2020

I am passionate about early childhood education and being present for children during such an important stage of their lives. As a preschool teacher, it was an honor to watch each child discover the world, develop new skills, gain confidence, and find their identity. As a Director, I use my experience as a teacher to support and improve the work of the entire team and contribute to the well-being of the whole community.

Siempre aprendiendo

We invest in our teachers

Professional, consistent, well-trained, supported. Our teaching team includes lead classroom teachers, classroom support, and floats who cover absences and vacations — all in service of quality, consistency and communication.

Retention

We work to find, hire and retain the best teachers through high expectations, a competitive pay and bonus structure, benefits, opportunities for growth and professional development, mentorship and coaching, a great work environment, and authentically valuing each person’s contribution.

Meeting state requirements

Teachers and classroom support pass state background checks; meet requirements for Lead, Assistant or Aide designation; complete safe-sleep (SUIDS), abusive-head-trauma, pediatric first-aid and CPR training; and complete ongoing annual training.

Coaching & support

Teachers and classroom support complete comprehensive orientation and training, then receive ongoing mentoring and support to implement our program with proven success.

Professional development

We encourage, support and pay for teachers to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) program, and each staff member works toward individual professional-development goals.

Promoting from within

Each of our administrators started in the classroom, and each lead teacher began as a classroom assistant. Our well-developed training program prepares teachers to deliver our proven program consistently at both centers.

Two centers · One team · One program