Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Old City, Philadelphia for students 1-5 years old.
Amigos Spanish Immersion Preschool
Description
Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Old City, Philadelphia for students 1-5 years old. The school’s program incorporates Spanish language immersion and play-based learning. All teachers are native Spanish speakers. The mission of Amigos Preschool is to empower students to become curious, creative, and confident learners, who are eager and proud to continue speaking Spanish.
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Tara Tomasetti
I’m so lucky and thankful that both of my kids have experienced an education at Amigos. Such a clean and welcoming environment. The staff is very warm and caring. They make learning fun. My children both gained so much confidence while attending Amigos. 💚
Diani S.
All three of my children have gone through Amigos Preschool, and as my youngest prepares to graduate, I feel both excitement for him and real sadness that our time here is ending. Amigos is truly a special place. The staff welcomes children in a way that makes them feel safe, loved, and at home from the moment they walk through the door. Drop-offs are happy, and kids leave smiling every day.
The depth of learning through play is outstanding. My children learned numbers, colors, and letters organically, along with lessons about the seasons, community helpers, and the world around them—all through play, art, and exploration. The Spanish program is exceptional; children develop a strong and meaningful Spanish vocabulary.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Amigos Preschool. It is truly one of the best in the city, and I am forever grateful for the care, nurturing, and education my children received during their most formative years.
Jeff Kanterman
This is our daughter’s third year at Amigos and we have nothing but amazing things to say about it. The teachers and staff are warm, educated, overall – great people. The facility is clean and welcoming. Cloe (the owner) is incredible. Our daughter continues to thrive there, has made amazing friends and her Spanish is remarkable. We LOVE being part of the Amigos community!
Leah Reisman
Amigos is a truly incredible learning environment for young children. The teachers approach every day with thoughtfulness and creativity and care deeply about the children, and the school is clearly a positive working environment for the incredible team of native Spanish speaking women. We are so lucky to be part of the Amigos community – our daughter is thriving and we couldn’t wish for more!
Paige B.
Finding Amigos has been a transformative experience for our family. We were looking for more than just a childcare center; we wanted an environment that nurtured our children’s whole self. The holistic approach here is evident in everything they do—from the way they encourage emotional intelligence to the creative, immersive, and play-based curriculum.
Our children don’t just ‘know’ Spanish; they are becoming truly bilingual in a way that feels natural and effortless. More importantly, the teachers have instilled a profound sense of confidence in our kids through the unconditional love and care they provide on a daily basis. Seeing our children bound into the classroom with a smile every morning is the greatest peace of mind a parent can have. Although I am proud to say my older child is 4 and ready to master Kindergarten, it is important to note that Amigos isn’t just preparing kids for kindergarten; they are creating lifelong learners who love school.
Raul Staricco
To EVERYONE at Amigos.
The final hours have passed and we reached the last time our little boy walked through the school as an official “amigo”.
It is very difficult to describe what I feel for Amigos and all of its staff.
I am overwhelmed with joy thinking Amigos has been my son’s first experience away from home and first school environment. Simply said, Amigos is wonderful and full of so much warmth and care and love.
The impact and development that you have had on our son is critical and profound. It isn’t only learning fundamental academic skills (as if that wasn’t enough), but also the development of human interaction, manners, confidence, how best to exist in this world, in this life.
Is is said those first 4-5 years are unbelievably important and if done well, that child is on a path to a wonderful future – and Amigos has now, without a doubt, been part of that work, of that effort.
I mentioned to the teachers during graduation day that from your perspectives, you see so many children year after year but please realize that from a child’s (and family) perspective, there is only one of each of you. From the moment he is greeted at the door in the morning to the walks through the halls to the “salones” and activities to the special events and finally to the “adios / chau” at the end of every day with a hug.
Each of your faces, your smiles, your jokes, and even hugs are greatly cherished by our family.
The Amigos staff carries with them hundreds of kids’ faces and names and personalities. Our son will exit Amigos with a handful of teachers and staff that he will remember forever, trust me, he will. My only regret is not having brought our son to Amigos sooner, much sooner.
Thank you Amigos! For everything. Not only the big obvious things but the little details and moments that many times go unnoticed or uncelebrated.
I, as a papa, am watching my little boy move forward after Amigos with great pride and appreciation that you were there, as an extension of our family.
Beverly Nissman
Amigos is a Spanish immersion school where all staff are native Spanish-speaking educators who communicate exclusively in Spanish throughout the day. While most students come from non-Spanish-speaking households, they acquire the language quickly and naturally, becoming confidently bilingual in a remarkably short period of time. The school itself is bright, clean, and welcoming, with a thoughtfully designed, play-based curriculum that fosters curiosity, joy, and meaningful learning. My own granddaughter eagerly looks forward to school each morning and is often reluctant to leave at the end of the day, a true testament to the nurturing and engaging environment.
The sense of community Cloe has built at Amigos extends far beyond the classroom walls. The maestras form deep, lasting bonds with the children and become a trusted, cherished part of each family’s life. There is a genuine feeling of connection, care, and partnership that makes Amigos not just a school, but a community where children and families truly thrive.
Yamile C
I cannot express how grateful I am to have my son and our family as part of the Amigos Preschool community. From the very first day, it was evident that this school provides a nurturing and engaging environment where children can thrive. The teachers at Amigos are truly exceptional—warm, kind and incredibly loving. They go above and beyond to ensure each child feels valued and supported.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be both fun and educational. The classroom activities are creative, stimulating and keep children engaged and excited about learning. I highly recommend this preschool to any parent looking for a place where their child can learn, grow and be loved.
Katie Aberg
My son loves Amigos and so do we! The teachers are engaged and kind, curriculum is creative and thoughtful. We are thrilled that he is exposed to language at such an early age and are impressed with how well he has been picking it up.
Jordan Beletz
Our son started Amigos 2 heads ago and it was the best decision we have ever made. From being a Spanish immersive school, to the amazing directors and teachers, Amigos is an
incredible school.
Rachel Kanterman
Our daughter has been attending Amigos for a little over a year now and it’s been incredible to see how much she’s progressed. It has more than exceeded our expectations. The school is clean, the staff is beyond helpful and the teachers are the best. The curriculum is innovative, smart and fun. She LOVES school, especially the wonderful friends she’s made there. We could not be happier with Amigos!!
Maggie Moore
If you are looking for the absolute best preschool, Amigos is it and bonus—your child will learn Spanish! The entire team at Amigos, from Cloe (owner) to the administrative staff, to the teachers are extremely loving, knowledgeable and caring. My daughter has been going to Amigos for 1.5 years and we could not be happier. She has learned so much, is always excited to go to school and loves all her teachers. We have found such a wonderful community at Amigos! The school is clean and bright. The entire staff knows every child’s name. They are very responsive to any questions/concerns. There’s almost zero turnover. Highly recommend!