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About Us

Puerta Abierta was founded on the principle that its doors are always open to students, regardless of income level. Its goal is to provide children with a valuable play-based educational experience inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education.

At Puerta Abierta all children will have the opportunity to affirm their cultural heritage, acquire an understanding, appreciation and acceptance of other cultures, and develop age-appropriate first and second language and literacy skills in Spanish and English.

Why Puerta Abierta?

Puerta Abierta’s instruction is entirely in Spanish. Our students are a mix of native Spanish and English speakers as well as children with a background in both or other languages. These emergent bilingual children work together to acquire or continue developing Spanish at an early age.

Puerta Abierta Virtual Tour

Puerta Abierta's Annual Multicultural Festival brings our students together to perform for their families with music from worldwide and different genres. Teachers dedicate weeks rehearsing a well-choreographed number that will bring tears of joy to their parents!

Our Staff

Ms. Andrea - Executive Director

Ms. Andrea has been at Puerta Abierta for more than 15 years. She was a teacher for many years before moving into an administrative role. Ms. Andrea loves playing with her cats and dogs, traveling with her family, and going to new restaurants.
Ms. Ana - Administrative Assistant

Ms. Ana loves to cook and rollerblade.

Our Teachers

Ms. Tere - Pingüinos Teacher

Ms. Tere has taught at Puerta Abierta for 24 years. She loves to decorate her home for every season and enjoys family gatherings.
Ms. Alejandra - Pingüinos Teacher

Ms. Alejandra like to ride her bike and to dance zumba.
Mr. Josué - Pingüinos Teacher

Mr. Josué loves Legos, cars and reptiles.
Ms. Alex - Pingüinos Teacher Aide

Ms. Alex loves to travel, hang out with her friends, and loves anything related to Disney.
Ms. Meri - Canguros Class Teacher

Ms. Meri has been teaching at Puerta Abierta for 21 years. She loves to travel, learn about other cultures, and soccer.
Ms. Rossana- Canguros Class Teacher

Ms. Rossana likes…
Ms. Aurora - Canguros Class Teacher Aide

Ms. Aurora has traveled around the world with her best friend Ms. Alex, and she likes to spend time with her friends and go to new places.
Ms. Lesly - Pollitos Class Teacher

Ms. Lesly likes desserts and drawing cartoons, and she loves Winnie-the-Pooh.
Ms. Mireya - Pollitos Class Teacher

Ms. Mireya likes to go out dancing and loves to eat desserts.