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In a full immersion preschool, teachers speak only Spanish all day. Children learn through play, songs and routines, the same way they pick up their first language.
Most families in immersion programs speak English at home. Teachers share updates in English and suggest simple ways to support Spanish at home.
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The day often starts with greetings, songs and a story in Spanish. Repetition helps children learn words for colors, numbers and feelings quickly.
Blocks, art, pretend play and puzzles all happen in Spanish. Children hear new words while doing things they already enjoy.
Washing hands, setting the table and tidying up come with simple Spanish phrases. Daily routines give children words they use again and again.
Games outside build gross motor skills and teach action words. Many programs use Spanish songs and games from different countries.
Programs often mark holidays and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Children learn about food, music and stories from around the Spanish-speaking world.
Preschoolers are natural mimics and happily repeat new sounds without feeling self-conscious. Accent and listening skills grow through daily exposure.
Children learn Spanish while painting, singing and playing with friends. There are no worksheets or tests, just everyday use.
Children keep hearing English at home and in the community. Ask each school how they support both languages and track early literacy.
Many public and private elementary schools run dual language programs. Preschool immersion can make the move into one of these programs easier.
Teachers speak only Spanish for the whole day. Children usually understand far more than they say at first, then start speaking as confidence grows.
The day is split between Spanish and English, by time of day or by teacher. This suits families who want a gentler start.
Some schools combine a known approach with Spanish immersion. Check that the Spanish teachers lead the classroom, not just a short daily lesson.
If full preschool is not an option, weekly Spanish classes for young children add regular exposure. See Spanish classes for kids for after-school and Saturday programs.
Ask whether every teacher speaks Spanish all day or only at set times. Listen for Spanish in the classroom during your visit.
Ask about teachers' Spanish fluency, early childhood training and how long they have been at the school. Steady staff help young children feel secure.
Check the school's state licence and recent inspection reports on your state's child care website. Ask about class size and adult to child ratios.
Ask where families go next and whether local elementary schools offer dual language classes. Keeping Spanish going matters as much as starting it.
Ask about registration fees, meals, supplies and holiday closures, not just monthly tuition. Check waiting lists and enrollment deadlines early.
Children come home singing songs and naming things in Spanish. A little practice of your own helps you understand and join in.
Parrot teaches adults Spanish through short, fun videos you can watch during nap time or after bedtime. Ten minutes fits into almost any evening.
Learn words for meals, bath time and the park so Spanish becomes part of family routines. Learners rate Parrot 4.7 stars from over 17,000 ratings.
Parrot makes this site. It is never listed as a local class.
It is a preschool where teachers speak Spanish for all or most of the day. Children learn the language naturally through play, songs, stories and routines rather than formal lessons, much as they learned their first language.
Children in immersion programs keep hearing and using English at home and in the community. Ask each school how they support early literacy in both languages and how they share progress with parents.
No. Most immersion families speak only English at home. Teachers communicate with parents in English, and simple habits like Spanish songs or picture books at home help your child keep going.
Every child is different. Most children understand a lot before they start speaking, and many begin using short phrases after a few months. Steady attendance and continuing Spanish after preschool make the biggest difference.
Every listing is a real, state-licensed preschool that teaches in Spanish, checked on 1 November 2026. We do not take payment for rankings, and Parrot is never listed as a preschool or a product for young children.
