Escuelita’s Values
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Child-Centered Learning
We honor each child's unique developmental journey through thoughtful education that engages their natural curiosity rather than rushing toward academic benchmarks.
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Continuous Growth
Our year-round program respects natural learning rhythms, allowing children to build upon discoveries without the disruptions of traditional school calendars.
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Community Connection
Children thrive within our "Little School of the Soul" where shared experiences and intergenerational relationships foster belonging, empathy, and social confidence.
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Early Foundations
We recognize infancy through pre-kindergarten as critical years for establishing cognitive, linguistic, and social-emotional foundations that serve children throughout life.
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Cultural Heritage
Bilingual education provides children with multiple perspectives and honors cultural identities while building bridges between communities and traditions.
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Joyful Engagement
We believe learning flourishes in an atmosphere of warmth, creativity and play. Our days are filled with music, movement, art, and laughter—creating an environment where children are eager to participate and discover.
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Joining Our Escuelita Family
Waitlist Information
Due to our nurturing environment and language immersion program, Escuelita del Alma currently maintains a 2-3 year waitlist across most age groups. We're honored by this vote of confidence from our community!
Starting Your Journey
Submit an application through our online form to secure your place on our waitlist
No application fee is required to join our waitlist
Stay connected by emailing us every 6 months to confirm your continued interest
To keep our waitlist current, we remove families we haven't heard from in 6+ months. If this happens, you're always welcome to reapply.
When a Space Becomes Available
When your child reaches the top of our waitlist, Ms. Dina, our Director, will personally contact you to offer the available space. At that time:
You'll complete our enrollment package
Reserve your child's spot with:
$50 one-time registration fee (non-refundable)
Full month's tuition deposit (refundable with 30 days' written notice of withdrawal)
$25 annual supplies fee
While the wait can feel long, many families tell us it was absolutely worth it! We appreciate your patience and understanding as we maintain our commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention.
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Health & Safety: Our Community Promise
At Escuelita del Alma, protecting our community's wellbeing remains our priority. We've developed comprehensive protocols that balance safety with creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive.
While we've moved beyond the height of the pandemic, our commitment to health remains unwavering. We maintain enhanced cleaning protocols and encourage good hygiene practices that benefit our community year-round.
Guidelines During Health Concerns
Should public health conditions change or seasonal illness increase, we're prepared to implement appropriate measures:
Students and staff with concerning symptoms will be asked to stay home until they're well
During significant outbreaks, we may follow CDC-recommended isolation periods based on vaccination status and symptoms
We maintain flexibility to adapt quickly to changing public health guidance
Daily Wellness Practices
Our ongoing health measures include:
Optional masking for anyone who prefers this additional protection
Regular disinfection of classroom surfaces and shared materials
Structured handwashing protocols throughout the day
Open communication with families about any health concerns in our community
We balance prudent health practices with creating the joyful, interactive environment essential for your child's development. Thank you for partnering with us in maintaining our healthy learning community.
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Our New Forever Home: Exciting Changes Ahead
In 2022, we learned that the Texas Department of Transportation's IH-35 expansion would directly impact our current location. While unexpected, this challenge has become an opportunity for Escuelita del Alma to put down permanent roots in Austin.
We're thrilled to announce we've secured our forever home! In Spring 2024, we finalized the purchase of a beautiful property on Bluestein Drive, just inside the 183 corridor.
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Parking
Enter our one-way parking lot through the 32nd Street entrance only
Building Access
Two entrance options:
Glass door by the main office
Glass door by the Pink Room (through the fence)
Please face the camera when ringing the video doorbell so staff can verify your identity
Daily Check-In
Sign your child in/out on the classroom sheet
Provide staff with any supplies your child needs:
Formula/milk
Diapers and wipes
Sleeping linens/blankets
Thank you for helping us maintain a smooth, secure environment for all our families!
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You can pay Escuelita Del Alma via check or Zelle.
Visit our Payment page for more details.
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Medical forms should be kept up-to-date and can be submitted to the office.
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Our comprehensive programs serve your family from infancy through elementary years. Each age-appropriate curriculum balances academic readiness with social-emotional development.
View details about your room here.
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Each thoughtfully designed day weaves together energetic group activities, peaceful rest periods, joyful cultural music experiences, and kindergarten-readiness skills—all while building Spanish fluency.
View details about your little one’s classroom here.
One School. Two Languages. Unlimited Fun.
