Building Confidence for Kindergarten & Beyond

The preschool years are filled with curiosity, creativity, and important developmental milestones. At Edina Daycare, our Preschool & Pre-K programs help children build the skills, confidence, and independence they need for future success while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Through Spanish immersion, play-based learning, STEM exploration, cultural experiences, and hands-on discovery, children are encouraged to ask questions, solve problems, build friendships, and explore the world around them.

Families searching for Spanish immersion preschool and pre-K in Edina will find a nurturing environment where children are inspired to learn, grow, and thrive every day.

Outdoor learning space with natural materials, logs, and colorful flags at Edina Daycare, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and hands-on discovery through play.

Learning Through Curiosity & Discovery

Children learn best when they are actively engaged in enriching experiences that spark their curiosity and encourage exploration.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our classrooms are designed to support child-led discovery, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Educators guide learning experiences that build upon children’s interests while encouraging them to ask questions, investigate ideas, and make connections.

Children are encouraged to:

  • Explore new concepts
  • Ask questions
  • Solve problems
  • Express creativity
  • Collaborate with peers
  • Develop confidence as learners

By fostering curiosity and independence, we help children develop skills that support lifelong learning.

Spanish Immersion Every Day

Spanish is naturally woven throughout each day through conversations, stories, songs, classroom routines, activities, and play.

Children develop vocabulary, listening skills, communication abilities, and confidence as they engage with Spanish in meaningful and age-appropriate ways. Rather than learning through memorization, children experience language through everyday interactions and hands-on learning experiences.

Families searching for a preschool in Spanish, daycare in Spanish, bilingual daycare, or Spanish immersion preschool near them often appreciate the opportunity for children to develop language skills while building confidence and cultural awareness.

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Building Kindergarten Readiness

Our Preschool & Pre-K programs help children develop the foundational skills needed for a successful transition to kindergarten while maintaining a joyful and engaging learning environment.

Areas of focus include:

  • Early literacy and language development
  • Number recognition and early math concepts
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Science exploration and discovery
  • Communication skills
  • Social-emotional development
  • Independence and self-confidence

Children learn through exploration, discovery, and purposeful play rather than worksheets or rote memorization.

Hands-on Learning Experiences

Children participate in engaging activities that help bring learning to life while supporting development across multiple areas.

STEM
Exploration

Hands-on projects encourage children to ask questions, experiment, solve problems, and discover how the world works.

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Sensory
Learning

Thoughtfully designed sensory experiences help children explore, create, and learn through meaningful play.

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Cultural
Learning

Children discover countries, traditions, languages, and celebrations from around the world while building empathy and global awareness.

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Reggio Emilia
Approach

Reggio Emilia-inspired learning icon featuring a magnifying glass and leaf, symbolizing curiosity, discovery, exploration, and child-led learning at Edina Daycare.

Children learn through curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and hands-on exploration that encourages them to take an active role in their learning.

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Growing Socially & Emotionally

Developing strong social-emotional skills is an important part of preparing children for future success. Through daily interactions, collaborative activities, and guided support, children learn:

  • Cooperation and teamwork
  • Friendship skills
  • Communication
  • Empathy and kindness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional regulation
  • Confidence and independence

These experiences help children build positive relationships and become active members of their classroom community.

Child independently exploring a hands-on outdoor sensory activity with tools and materials at Edina Daycare, building problem-solving skills, focus, and confidence through self-directed play.

Preparing for the Next Step

As children progress through Preschool and Pre-K, they are given increasing opportunities to develop independence, responsibility, and leadership skills.

Children practice:

  • Following classroom routines
  • Working independently
  • Completing multi-step activities
  • Making decisions
  • Solving problems
  • Helping peers
  • Expressing ideas and opinions

These experiences help prepare children for kindergarten while building confidence in their abilities as learners.

Preschool & Pre-K Programs at a Glance

Our Preschool & Pre-K programs help children build the academic, social, and emotional skills they need for kindergarten and beyond. Through Spanish immersion, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, hands-on STEM exploration, and purposeful play, children develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Ages & Tuition
36 Months–Kindergarten
$352/week

Curriculum
Spanish immersion, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, early literacy and math, STEM, and creative arts

Kindergarten Readiness
Early reading and writing, math concepts, problem-solving, social-emotional development, and communication

Learning Approach
Child-led inquiry, hands-on discovery, collaborative projects, and purposeful play

Frequently Asked Preschool & Pre-K Questions

Our Preschool & Pre-K programs are designed for children 36 months to kindergarten. As children grow, our curriculum evolves to provide age-appropriate challenges that build confidence, independence, and the skills needed for kindergarten.

Preschool & Pre-K tuition is $352 per week.

Tuition includes daily Spanish immersion, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning experiences, hands-on STEM activities, nutritious meals and snacks, and instruction from experienced early childhood educators.

Preschool & Pre-K tuition includes:

  • Daily Spanish immersion
  • Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based learning
  • Kindergarten readiness curriculum
  • Early literacy and math instruction
  • STEM exploration and science activities
  • Art, music, dramatic play, and creative expression
  • Outdoor learning and gross motor activities
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Caring, experienced educators

Every day is thoughtfully designed to inspire curiosity, encourage independence, and prepare children for future academic success.

Pre-K is designed for children who are closer to kindergarten age and focuses more intentionally on school readiness skills while maintaining a play-based approach to learning. Both programs emphasize Spanish immersion, hands-on exploration, and child-centered learning experiences.

Kindergarten readiness is woven into every part of our Preschool & Pre-K program. Children develop early reading, writing, math, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Just as importantly, they build confidence, independence, emotional regulation, collaboration, and classroom routines that help create a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Spanish is naturally integrated throughout the day through conversations, songs, stories, games, classroom routines, and learning activities. Daily immersion allows children to build vocabulary and confidence while developing an appreciation for another language and culture.

Each day includes a balance of teacher-guided instruction and child-led exploration. Children participate in Spanish immersion, literacy and math activities, STEM exploration, creative arts, outdoor play, collaborative projects, dramatic play, and opportunities for independent discovery.

This balanced approach helps children develop academically while nurturing creativity, curiosity, and confidence.

Absolutely. We encourage families to schedule a tour to meet our educators, explore the classroom, and experience our nurturing learning environment firsthand.

Visiting the classroom is a great way to see how Spanish immersion, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, and play-based education come together to support your child’s growth. Schedule a tour now.

Spanish Immersion

Discover how children build language skills naturally through daily conversations, stories, songs, and classroom experiences.

Classroom display with Spanish words on a chalkboard and children’s books in Spanish at Edina Daycare, highlighting language learning through Spanish immersion.

Kindergarten Readiness

Learn how play-based learning, exploration, and child-led discovery help children build confidence for kindergarten and beyond.

Classroom display with Spanish words about respect, curiosity, and kindness alongside natural materials and learning tools at Edina Daycare, representing play-based learning and kindergarten readiness.

Ready for the Next Adventure

Our Preschool & Pre-K program helps children build confidence, independence, language skills, and a strong foundation for future learning. We invite you to visit one of our Edina locations and discover how language, learning, and discovery come together every day.

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