Top 10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Casita Azul
Choosing care for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll make for your family. We know that your choice comes down to more than a checklist — often it's the feel of a place that tells you you've found the right spot. You want somewhere your child will be known, loved, safe, and free to thrive. Here's what makes Casita Azul that place.
1. A Small, Close-Knit Community
All families, at every campus, are welcomed as part of our close, caring community. Parents and caregivers repeatedly say that our caring teachers, who get to know your child's story, your family's traditions, and greet everyone by name, are the best part of Casita Azul. We’re proud of our family feeling that turns "daycare" into your child’s home away from home.
2. Full Spanish Immersion from Infancy
Spanish is woven into every part of the day, starting from a child's very first weeks with us. Children absorb language naturally through songs, stories, play, and everyday routines that build real, lasting bilingual fluency. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your child learns Spanish.
3. Looping: Stay with the Same Teacher, Year After Year
Inspired by top-performing school systems in Finland and Norway, our looping model means your child's teacher this year is also their teacher next year. We see this continuity build deep trust and strong relationships that promote healthy growth and learning.
4. 99% Teacher Retention
Looping only works if teachers stay, and ours do. With a 99% retention rate, the caring adult your child bonds with today will still be there tomorrow, next year, and the year after.
5. An Employee-Owned Model
Our teachers aren't just staff; they're also owners. Profit-sharing and co-ownership opportunities mean our educators are personally invested in the success of every child and the health of the whole school community.
6. Warm, Purpose-Built Campuses that Kids Love
Every Casita Azul space is designed with children's comfort, curiosity, and safety in mind. Our Hillsboro campus offers two acres of outdoor space and a beautifully designed, separate infant center made just for our littlest learners, while our new Cedar Mill campus in Beaverton boasts expansive, thoughtfully designed spaces for active outdoor play and discovery.
7. Open-Ended, Play-Based Learning
It’s no secret that children learn best through play, so we build our days around just what is best for kids. Guided by the Creative Curriculum, kids explore, create, and discover at their own pace, building confidence along the way. We believe healthy kids grow from ample time for lots of play and fresh air.
8. We Love to Have Fun!
From our Summer Olympics and World Cup Celebrations — complete with volleyball tournaments and bouncy houses — to our Winter Program, where children perform songs and dances for their families, our shared traditions and events become cherished memories for every family.
9. One Home from 6 Weeks to 6 Years
Casita Azul offers a true continuum of care, welcoming children from just 6 weeks old all the way through their preschool years. Families appreciate the comfort of one trusted community and one consistent philosophy as their child grows.
10. Parents are Informed & Connected
Whether your family speaks English, Spanish, or a mix of both, staying connected is easy. Through the Brightwheel app, teachers share daily notes, photos, and milestones so you get timely updates on how your child is doing. You won’t miss a thing.
Ready to see it for yourself? Schedule a tour of our Hillsboro or Beaverton campus today and discover why so many families call Casita Azul their home away from home.
About Casita Azul
Casita Azul is a family-founded, employee-owned Spanish-immersion school serving children from infancy through preschool with campuses in Hillsboro, Tanasbourne, and Beaverton and a network of in-home casitas. Founded in 2018, Casita Azul creates a home away from home where children learn through play, culture, and connection and guided by caring teachers who stay: 99% of our educators return year after year, and looping keeps children with the same teacher as they grow. In September 2027, our journey extends through 5th grade with Spanish Horizons Academy, our K-5 expeditionary Spanish-immersion elementary school in Hillsboro. Get to know us at casitaazulpdx.com and on Facebook and Instagram. Enrollment is open year round.