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The Best Question to Ask on a Preschool Tour

Do I Need to Speak Spanish for My Child to Attend Casita Azul?

You don't have to speak Spanish for your child to become bilingual.

Why Our Teachers Stay: Inside Casita Azul's Employee-Owned Model

Casita Azul's employee-owned model keeps 99% of teachers year after year, giving your child steady, trusted relationships from infancy on.

A Home Away From Home: The Casita Azul Difference

Dropping off your child at daycare for the first time? Discover how Casita Azul's caring teachers, looping model, and Spanish immersion create a true home away from home.

Top 10 Reasons to Fall in Love with Casita Azul

Discover why families choose Casita Azul for Spanish immersion child care as a home away from home from 6 weeks to 6 years.

Play-Based vs. Academic Preschool: Which Is Better for Your Child?

"Academic" sounds more rigorous than "play-based," and for children under 5 that is almost exactly backwards. What the research says, and how to tell which one a school really is on a tour.

What Preschoolers Actually Learn in a Day

"What did you do today?" "Played." Here is what is actually happening underneath: a real preschool day hour by hour, the five skill areas behind it, and how immersion classrooms teach all of it in Spanish.

How Much Does Preschool Cost in Portland? (2026 Guide)

Real monthly ranges for preschool and daycare across the Portland metro, drawn from Oregon's own market survey, plus what drives the price and the state and county programs that bring it down.

What Age Should a Child Start Preschool? A Portland Parent's Guide

Most children start preschool between 2½ and 4, but readiness shows up in behavior long before it shows up on a birthday. An age-by-age guide for Portland parents, including what Oregon actually requires.

Spanish Immersion Preschool: A Parent's Guide to Benefits, Models, and What to Expect (2026)

A complete parent's guide to Spanish immersion preschool -- benefits, common concerns, what a day looks like, and what to look for. Plus Portland-area options for ages 18 months to 5 years.

Camp Alegria: Spanish Immersion Summer Camp for Preschoolers in Portland (2026)

Camp Alegria is Casita Azul's Spanish immersion summer camp for ages 2-6 in Portland. Daily routines, weekly themes, multi-campus, no prior Spanish needed. Book your week.

Benefits of Spanish Immersion for Toddlers & Preschoolers: What the Research Says

Decades of neuroscience and education research suggest that early Spanish immersion gives children a sharper memory, stronger problem-solving skills, and a lifelong ability to connect with over 580 million people around the world.

How to Choose a Preschool in Portland: A Parent's Complete Guide (2026)

Portland families have hundreds of preschool options. This guide walks you through every step of evaluating, comparing, and choosing a preschool in the Portland metro area — from program types and costs to neighborhood breakdowns and financial assistance.

Raising Bilingual Children: A Complete Guide for Parents

More than half the world's population speaks two or more languages. This guide shares what the science says about bilingualism, what actually works, and how to support your child's bilingual journey at every age.