● Hello and welcome! / ¡Hola y bienvenidos!
A Second Home to Learn, Play, and Grow in Spanish
Yatichawi is a Private Spanish Immersion Child Care & Preschool serving children from 3 months to 5 years old. We offer Child Care & Preschool programs rooted in love, play, and Spanish immersion. With gentle guidance, children discover the world around them, practice independence, and build friendships that last. Parents can feel at ease knowing their little ones are safe, nurtured, and thriving in a joyful, welcoming space.
● Program Overview / Descripción de los programas
Offering Preschool and Childcare Programs
Yatichawi Spanish Immersion Child Care & Preschool offers a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children learn Spanish naturally through play, music, art, stories, and daily routines.
Fully qualified and caring staff
Safe indoor and outdoor play areas
Organic, freshly prepared meals and snacks
Licensed by the State of California
CPR/First Aid certified staff
Health & Safety certified staff
Fingerprinted and approved staff
● Preschool / Preescolar
Spanish Immersion Preschool
Ages 3-5 years old. Our preschool program helps children build confidence, independence, friendships, early academic skills, and a love for learning. Children practice Spanish naturally throughout the day through play, songs, stories, art, conversation, cultural activities, and hands-on experiences.
● Childcare / Guardería
Childcare
Infants | 3–15 months. Our infant program provides gentle, loving care in a safe and nurturing environment. We focus on feeding, rest, sensory exploration, movement, attachment, and early Spanish language exposure through songs, warm interactions, and daily routines.
Toddlers | 18–24 months. Our toddler program supports independence, movement, early communication, social-emotional development, and Spanish language learning through play, music, stories, art, outdoor time, and daily routines.
● Why us? / ¿Por qué nosotros?
Why Choose Yatichawi
At Yatichawi, programs are designed to immerse children fully in Spanish while supporting every aspect of their development.
Welcoming Environment
At Yatichawi, children are greeted each day with warmth and a sense of belonging. Our classrooms are designed to feel like a second home — a place where curiosity is encouraged, play is celebrated, and every child feels seen and supported. We believe that when children feel safe and joyful, they’re free to explore, learn, and grow in meaningful ways.
Spanish Immersion
Language is woven into every moment of the day, from morning songs to imaginative play. Through full Spanish immersion, children absorb the language naturally — not through memorization, but through authentic connection. Music, storytelling, and conversation become gateways for cultural understanding and joyful learning that lasts a lifetime.
Nurturing Staff
Our staff are the heart of Yatichawi. With patience, empathy, and care, they create an environment where children feel loved and valued. Each educator is attentive to the unique rhythms of every child, fostering emotional growth and curiosity while supporting families like an extended community.
Community Values
Respect, kindness, and empathy guide everything we do. At Yatichawi, we teach children not only how to learn but how to live in harmony with others. Collaboration, care, and togetherness are at the center of our daily routines, helping each child develop a strong sense of community and belonging.
Preschool
Ages 3-5
Starts in September. Applications welcome year round.
Childcare
Starting at 3 months
Applications welcome year round.
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● Our Mission / Nuestra misión
Our mission is to provide exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment where children build trust, develop their skills and abilities, and learn Spanish in a natural, joyful, and meaningful way.
We could not be more grateful for a chance encounter at a playground with a family that referred us to Yatichawi. It's so hard to send your little ones off to care, but as soon as we met Connie and her team, we knew our daughter would be in good hands. We now have both our kids in full time care here and could not be happier with the quality of care and attention they give each child. The infant care here is second to none, and the toddler and now pre-school education is fantastic — our kids are thriving, love “school” and are excited to go every Monday. It's such a relief as working parents to know your kids are safe, being enriched educationally & culturally and most importantly happy. The program is incredibly well rounded; the kids are learning & speaking Spanish and the fact that the daycare takes care of all the food is a true time/life saver. We have met wonderful families through the school & are building a lovely community of kind, thoughtful people who only want the best for their children.”
— Andy Steinhauser
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