Welcome to ChiCeLaCu where learning Spanish is more than acquiring a language—it’s opening a door to new ways of thinking and connecting with the world. We are not simply a Spanish school but a dynamic educational center where children learn through an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach beginning in preschool and extending through the elementary school years. 

ChiCeLaCu is also a community—one where friendships grow, respect and tolerance are nurtured, and diversity and free thought are celebrated. Parents, teachers, and staff in our Spanish preschool, Saturday School, At Your Schools, and summer camps are united by a shared commitment to bilingualism and a deep desire to give our children the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

I am incredibly proud of our teachers and staff—highly competent, dedicated, and deeply committed to the education and well-being of their students. Thanks to their passion and professionalism, ChiCeLaCu continues to thrive. And of our students—the children who will carry us into the future–I can’t say enough. We feel privileged to be part of their educational journey, one made possible by their parents’ loving support and encouragement. The future our children face will be full of challenges. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to preparing them today—with knowledge, empathy, and the confidence to build a better tomorrow.

Maureen Santamaria
Director and Founder
Children’s Center for Language and Culture, Inc.