La Casita (Albany, CA)
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La Casita (Albany, CA)
- Owner: Rosa Jaramillo
- Phone: (510) 527-3951
- Email:
- Neighborhood: Albany
- Zip: 94706
- License #: 010212181
- Capacity: 12
- Website:
- Bilingual:
- Ages: 1 - 5 years
Editor note: there is a preschool in Pinole that has
a similar name: La Casita Bilingue Montessori
Jan 2009
We are looking for a good preschool for our son in Albany,
preferably one where some Spanish is spoken. I have not seen
any recent reviews of La Casita (Rosa Jaramillo) or other
programs. I would love to hear any feedback if possible.
Grateful mom
My girls are bigger now, so I don't know if you would call
this ''recent''. But finding La Casita was a HUGE deal for me. I
had been a SAHM until my two daughters turned 1.5 and 3.5 and was
concerned (bordering on paranoid) about finding a place they
would be happy and I would feel comfortable about their security.
Rosa always keeps a very good ratio of adults to children, and
her home was always a home, and just felt welcoming. The older
kids having separate activities and areas from the very little
ones was also a relief to me. The activities were interesting and
age appropriate, and the very homey atmosphere never felt
chaotic. My kids went into kindergarten with a great preschool
jump, knowing their letters, numbers, naming all the shapes, even
writing their names and a few simple words. There is a great,
well-equipped and fenced in back yard, and enough free play is
scheduled to suit kids who are there for the whole day, as well
as a nice nap for ALL ages in the afternoons. Even when my older
one would no longer nap at home, she would still fall out right
on schedule on the days she was ''at Rosa's house''. The first
day I took my girls in, I planned to stay there for a couple of
hours and then take them home. I had planned to do this kind of
visit without drop-off twice, then leave them for a half day and
see how it felt. Completely unnecessary. The first time they
walked in, the girls were immediately drawn in by the friendly
ladies and the activities, and I was forgotten. They seemed so
excited and involved I just told them I was going to the store
and left. When I came back three hours later they still didn't
want to leave! My girls finally, sadly, aged out of La Casita
when they were 5 and 7 and we moved. They are 9 and 11 now. But
they would ask to be taken by there to say Hi to the ladies for
years after. What a load off the mind of a working single mom,
huh? If I'm gushing it's because I do feel very lucky my kids had
that security and rich, loving preschool experience.
Koko
We have had our daughter at La Casita from January of 2008, from
age 3 and are extremely happy with Rosa and her family members
who run the preschool. We plan to send our younger son when he is
ready. It is very small (12 kids I think) and run from her own
home, bilingual, and an incredibly loving and respectful
atmosphere. They have a great back yard with huge climbing
structure, sand, and art house, they are given home-cooked hot
lunches as well as breakfasts. Just the other day an
acquaintance recognized my daughter with the La Casita kids at a
library, and she complimented the ladies' manner with the
children and was very impressed. There are several mothers who
are teachers (at least 4) who have their children in La Casita,
so I feel confident the school would compare very well to others.
Happy La Casita parent
My children are now 6 and 9. We loved La Casita.
When I began looking for pre-schools I knew that I wanted a home
environment; not a school atmosphere (I figured my children would
be getting plenty of that later). La Casita was only the 2nd
place that I looked. After visiting La Casita I knew that this
is where I wanted my children to be. You could just feel the
love from Rosa, Vicki and Pilar. These women speak to the
children with such love and respect. They listen to the
children. When a conflict arises it is worked out. There is
structured play as well as lots of free play. My children loved
the backyard. I loved the fact that this daycare goes on regular
field trips. For us it was every Thursday. In the summer, Rosa
signs up whoever is interested for a week of swimming lessons. I
loved the hot lunches that Rosa served; they were very
nutritious. I would highly recommend La Casita.
Paula
March 2004
I would like to recommend Rosa Jaramillo's bilingual
(Spanish and English) childcare program ''La Casita'' for 1 to
5 year olds. Rosa has been providing this loving, nurturing and
educational environment with the help of her sisters for 20
years out of her home. Her house offers stimulating play
areas inside and a wonderful backyard with a large climbing
structure and playhouse. The children go outside every day
and Rosa provides a nutritional warm lunch and snacks. La Casita's
hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a 20h/week
minimum. In September some children are going on to
Kindergarten and there will be some openings. My 3 years old
daughter has been going there since April 2003 and loves
everything about it!
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