El Jardin Nursery

Waldorf-inspired Spanish Immersion Infant Toddler Child Care

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Welcome to El Jardín Programa de Inmersión en Español

Expert caregivers, 1:3 ratio, Small Cohort, Inspiring Environment

The core mission of El Jardín Spanish Immersion is to provide support, love, and guidance to both children and their families. We promote environmental and multicultural awareness while encouraging the growth and development of both socio-emotional and cognitive skills, as well as language development in a Spanish Immersion setting.

Our Director & Teacher Xiomara

I am Xiomara. I am passionate about providing respectful, nurturing childcare for infants and toddlers.

I have been working with children and their families since 2012 in several settings. After getting my Masters in Education Leadership from University of San Francisco, I launched my own school El Jardin Nursery. In addition to being a mother of 2 teenagers, I have been a nanny, preschool teacher in small and large settings. Most recently, I have been working with some of the Bay Area's most prestigious childcare programs, Reggio-inspired forest preschool Mighty Bambinis in Marin and Waldorf preschool Magic Cottage in San Francisco.

Certifications:

Masters in Educational Leadership, USF

Bachelors of Arts, USF

California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) credential

National Association for Family Child Care

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit

Pediatric CPR/AED and first aid.

SIDS Prevention

My experience with children:

helper, nanny, and tutor.

About Me:

I am a native Spanish speaker and I also speak English fluently. I am passionate about social justice and human rights. I love outdoor adventures and long bike rides

Waldorf-Inspired, Respectful Caregiving

Research shows that high-quality Spanish Immersion education during the preschool years is crucial for young children to begin acquiring and mastering fluency in additional languages.

The Play-based aspect of this Spanish Immersion setting is important to us. Play-based education has a positive impact on developing the language acquisition of bilingual preschool children.

We will actively maintain a learning and growing environment that speaks to the needs and interests of every child. This means being aware of the impact that space, colors, and visuals may have on the daily interaction of kids with their environment.

Gardening and a genuine love of the outdoors have played a huge role in the development of this preschool design. In a nature/outdoor immersion environment preschool, children thrive in connection with others and nature. They can create and learn through play and project-based inquiry and grow in self-confidence as they explore and analyze the environment around them.

A community where parents learn positive, connection-based parenting approaches and support each other during the preschool years and beyond.

We commit to cultivating a sense of belonging, using the hands-on emergent curriculum to help spark a love for learning and for self-expression through creative and community-driven means.

Our Environment

an age-appropriate learning environment
an emotionally responsive and supportive environment
a natural outdoor and indoor garden setting that promotes cooperative play and environmental awareness
a space that serves the needs of teachers, children, and families
a prioritization of open communication among teachers, administrators, and families

an adaptive environment that meets the needs of all children, including those with special needs and those who require accommodations or modifications
an inclusive environment that fosters appreciation and empathy

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