We believe that in the early years of education, children need to form strong bonds and be nurtured. At Yachaywasi, we strive to make our school their home away from home. We want our children to build life-long bonds with teachers and peers while gaining confidence in themselves while discovering the gift of bilingualism.
We follow a diverse approach to education, with a focus on second language acquisition. At Yachaywasi, we borrow from several educational philosophies such as Montessori, Project-Based Learning, and Reggio Emilia to create a comprehensive program that fosters our students' intellectual and socio-emotional development while acquiring a second language.
We follow a diverse approach to education, with a focus on second language acquisition. At Yachaywasi, we borrow from several educational philosophies such as Montessori, Project-Based Learning, and Reggio Emilia to create a comprehensive program that fosters our students' intellectual and socio-emotional development while acquiring a second language.
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STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Over the years, we have come to realize that there isn't only one approach to education, just like there isn't only one approach to learning.
We offer both part-time and full-time packages: You only pay for the days your child attends. We urge families to pick the school schedule that best fits their needs. Yachaywasi is a year-round program. Tuition includes holidays and five weeks of vacation per year. Please check our Academic Calendar so you can coincide your vacations with our school breaks.
Reviews (15)
Kim A.
Dec 08, 2021
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My daughter has been attending Yachaywasi for about a year now and WOW has she developed!! Her social skills are amazing and the level of independence has increased dramatically! Aside from the obvious benefit of her speaking/understanding Spanish, Yachaywasi is very inclusive. They teach the kiddos about all holidays and create activities to learn about each one. She gets plenty of Vitamin D since they tend to do many outdoor activities like yoga and gardening. The entire staff is so kind and my daughter can't get enough of them. Would 1000% recommend!
Eva D.
Jul 16, 2021
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I couldn't be happier with my experience with Yachaywasi preschool so far. My two-Year old started going there just two weeks ago, but I've seen so much development in the last few days that I'm amazed. She has had a lot of changes this year since she recently had a baby sister. I thought that starting preschool would be a difficult transition for her. But she seems so happy and excited about going to school that makes me very happy and at peace. The teachers and the owner, Karina, are loving, caring, professional and attentive to the kids and parents' needs. I like that they
Jill G.
May 05, 2020
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After moving from an east coast city and have both our children come from a much larger preschool, we were not too sure what to expect. Our kids absolutely loved the smaller, much more nurturing, warm environment. It took a bit of time for them to fully embrace a second language, but that didn't bother them at all! They have learned so much from the creative and fun curriculum. Our trips home are full of endless excited details about what they learned that day. We could not have asked for a better environment for our children. The amazing food that they receive has also helped nudge
Mandy T.
Feb 25, 2020
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Highly recommend! We have had both of our kids here since 18 months old at the Olympic location. The school has a wonderful curriculum and caring, stable and warm teachers who keep the kids happy, engaged and safe. They only speak Spanish which we believe is very important for second language acquisition. We consider our eldest (3) to be bilingual and youngest (2) to understand everything in Spanish. The owner, Karina, is always receptive to adapting to parents needs and available without limitation to assist with concerns. We love that our kids have chinese class and soccer as enrichment as well
Lolo T.
Oct 16, 2019
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Returning to work can be one of the most unnerving and anxious experiences with little kids. Not only you want to find a place that can be like a second home, but also to be the closest thing to replacing you while you are away. You want to ensure the safety and full development of your little buddy, ideally at an affordable price. I found it exactly that at Yachawaisi. I was looking specifically for a Spanish Immersion care center and looked at every option alternative from Santa Monica to Downtown (where I work). So happy I found this place! The team is extremely professional, organized and caring
Ana L.
Oct 14, 2019
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This review is for the Highland campus. Our daughter started at 1 1/2 yrs old at this location right when it opened. She is now 4 1/2 and in her last year at the school. Starting our daughter out in a Spanish program is a decision I will always be proud of. She spoke fluent Spanish before English, and the environment, especially communication with the teachers, really gave that extra language support. The teachers have all been so wonderful. Especially Soledad, who runs this location. The environment is wholesome and warm. I love the non pretentious vibe. The kids have a freedom to express themselves
Rachel M.
Oct 11, 2019
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Yachaywasi is a wonderful bilingual preschool in the Miracle Mile area. Director and staff are all very friendly and great with children. Being a product of a bilingual school when I was a child, I know the importance of learning a second language, especially at a young age. The environment is very welcoming to children and the children all seem to be extremely happy. Of course it's hard to leave your child in someone's else's hands, but when I drop my daughter off, I am confident that she is well taken care of.
Kent C.
Feb 22, 2019
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We absolutely love this school! My son went there starting at 2 1/2. He has great comprehension and speaks Spanish amazingly well even though we don't speak Spanish at home. It's a warm environment with kind and supportive teachers. The smell of home cooked food fills the air. The director of the school runs it so well and does a great job communicating with parents. Along with being completely immersed in the language, the kids learn writing, math, gardening, yoga, music, social studies, and science. We were so sad at graduation knowing this experience was coming to an end. Our son made
Jenny P.
Mar 19, 2018
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My daughter attended Yachaywasi for about 2 years, from the age of 2-4. The first thing we noticed about Yachaywasi was the homey atmosphere - we were greeted by fantastic home cooking made from scratch. Our daughter loved her time at Yachaywasi and bonded greatly with her friends and teachers there. This school was a wonderful introduction to Spanish immersion for a child who had never spoken Spanish before. She has since moved on to Spanish immersion public school, where she feels right at home with the language. One of the best things about Yachaywasi is that Spanish is integrated into
Yu X.
Jul 09, 2016
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We love this place! The teachers are extremely caring! They coordinate tons of activities for the kids (gardening, composting, field trips, music class, cooking class, singing / putting on musicals around the holidays, story time, craft time). My son gets home cooked meals from scratch at school that the teachers prepare and eats a much greater variety and amount of food than he would normally at home. We get photo and text updates on the kiddos. They are expanding to a second site, which speaks to the popularity of this place. Can't say enough great things about this place!
William C.
Jul 05, 2016
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We love Yachaywasi! Our older son has been there for almost a year and he is fluent in Spanish before his third birthday!! My wife and I are "high-school-class" fluent at best, so this is an amazing advantage for our son. The teachers here care so much, and we feel like it is an extension of our family. Our younger son now also attends (he's 6 months). Our Spanish is actually getting better by necessity so we can keep up with our boys! We joke that our younger son is going to speak Spanish before English :)
Marilyn G.
Jul 04, 2016
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We absolutely love this school for our son. He started in April when he was about 18months. Karina, Monica, and all of the staff are amazing. The staff is very attentive to our son's needs and keep us updated on his progress. When you drop off your little one it's great to know they're in good hands. Our son loves attending and we have observed so much improvement in his speech development. It truly does feel like a home away from home.
& F.
Jul 01, 2016
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This place is a HAPPY place! It's wonderful in every way.
My daughter loves coming here, she asks about playing with the kids when she's not there and would like to be there more often. Our daughter goes there from 8am-6pm a couple times a week and we plan on increasing soon. She's 2.8 months, so can communicate well. Just after a 3-4 weeks, she started speaking more Spanish, which elates me. The teachers are great at communicating with me regarding what she's accomplished, funny things and keeping track of her things and her habits, which I appreciate.
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My daughter loves coming here, she asks about playing with the kids when she's not there and would like to be there more often. Our daughter goes there from 8am-6pm a couple times a week and we plan on increasing soon. She's 2.8 months, so can communicate well. Just after a 3-4 weeks, she started speaking more Spanish, which elates me. The teachers are great at communicating with me regarding what she's accomplished, funny things and keeping track of her things and her habits, which I appreciate.
They have a fun
Vanessa E.
Jul 01, 2016
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Our daughter attends Yachaywasi, and absolutely adores it. When we drop her off, she barely even says goodbye as she runs off excitedly to start her day with these amazing people. When we first moved to LA, we struggled to find a place that would love, cherish and nurture our daughter as much as we do, and we definitely found it! In addition to finding her second home through the care of these amazing people, it is a joy to listen to my daughter speak Spanish to my husband, who is also bilingual. Thank you Yachaywasi. We would be lost without you!
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Jennifer T.
Apr 12, 2016
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My son attends this school. They provide a great caring, loving environment . Believe it or not they they actually do educate these little ones, it's not just socialization. All done in Spanish my son has learned math , reading , writing. He has learned about the Mayan Indians , bird species, dinosaurs and many other subjects . The school is flexible and works with your child's needs and yours as a parent as well. They offer camps that run when school is out ( spring break , summer break) the camps are fun and helpful for working parents. I highly recommend yachaywasi!
