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Sept 2008

We are looking at this preschool, taking a tour in October. We would love to hear from families who have children attending or who have attended this school. Thank you! G


I've sent my little guy to KISS-Montclair, it's worked out for our family and we are all pleased with it. My son started in the 2's class last year. He started with the M-F 9-12 program.

They are very flexible up there. If my son has to stay late or be droped off early, it's never a problem. I learned Spanish as a young adult, but don't speak it at home. I am very happy that he is getting exposure to Spanish. He totally understands when you speak to him in Spanish...he doesn't speak it though. His cousin just started there 2 days/week in the 4's class and he is already trying to speak Spanish.

I also like that the staff is generally hispanic and subsequently transmits some hispanic culture. There is lots of affection. Nathaniel has a great teacher and is very fortunate to have her this year too (after a zillion parent requests and pleas).

Even my dad now speaks their praise. He was very skeptical at first (different culture...different language....who knows?). My dad does a lot of the drop off and pick up and has much more contact with them than I have.

Happy with KISS...it works out great for our family situation. jq Judy


Nov 2007

Re: Preschool for a 4 yo in Montclair area
We are happy at the new KISS (Kids Into Speaking Spanish) program in Montclair if you are interested in an immersion program. It's right at the corner of Mountain and Snake Rd. I know that there are openings in my son's class and he will also be 4 in the beginning of the year. Their website is www.kissprogram.com Feel free to email directly if you have any specific questions. es


April 2007

Does anyone have any experience/feedback with ''Kids Into Speaking Spanish'' preschool in Walnut Creek (or the former location in Lafayette)? I can't find anything on BPN and am interested to learn from a parents perspective. Thanks. anon


KISS is a wonderful program that I will recommend to anyone who is serious about having their child learn Spanish. From day one, the children are immersed in Spanish and will understand quite a bit before they can actually speak it. The teachers are all native Spanish speakers from various Latin American countries. My son has attended KISS since he turned two and will continue in the after-school Spanish program next fall when he is in Kindergarten. If you have specific questions, please feel free to contact me. martha
KISS (Kids Into Speaking Spanish) is a FABULOUS program. My child has been attending for 3 years and is fluent in Spanish (he just turned 5). I am amazed. My child knows I no longer understand him (my Spanish is limited to a few key words) and he loves that (me too). Great kids, dedicated teachers, happy atmosphere. They learn all the stuff one learns in pre-school (colors, numbers, how to get along with one another), it just happens to be in Spanish. No issues on learning English (like my father feared), he does better than fine in both languages. It is an education your child will have forever. Highly recommended. Good luck in the decision process. sb
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