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Spanish Immersion School & Learning Center
At Rayito de Sol we prepare students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by combining an exclusive Spanish Language Immersion and elevated Cultural Awareness Curriculum with first-class full time childcare services for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.
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Our Story
Rayito de Sol is an early education program founded in 2003 by Luisa Fuentes. Ms. Fuentes is an entrepreneur, educator, and cultural leader in the BIPOC community. Our mission is to transform traditional childcare and early education. That is why we provide accredited, high quality care and early education in an authentic cultural and language immersion environment.
Benefits of Spanish Immersion
Research shows children who are exposed to another language early benefit greatly both socially and intellectually. We specialize in a Spanish Immersion curriculum, meaning our teachers and staff speak and teach in Spanish 100% of the time. Here are just a few reasons why a Spanish Immersion program can benefit your English-speaking children.
Enhanced Problem Solving Skills
Learning a second language means the brain has to learn when to work in English and when to work in Spanish. This is a fundamental problem-solving skill the brain learns early on, and those problem-solving skills are later applied to real-life scenarios and academics.
Higher Empathy
When exposed to other cultures, children gain comfort with diversity and cultures different from theirs, and have higher empathy towards others who are not like them.
Improved School Performance
Children who engage in a dual-language program see higher test scores, more parent involvement in education, and better attendance in school.
Your Family Comes First
We’re in the family business, and that’s why your family is our first priority. When you enroll at Rayito,
you’ll receive one week of vacation credits and three sick days, because you shouldn’t have to pay
for the days you aren’t attending.
Our Curriculum
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100% Spanish Language Immersion
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STEAM approach in all classroom activities
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Nationally accredited by NAEYC, the leader in early childhood education
Programs
Infant Program
6 weeks – 16 months
Starting as young as 6 weeks, babies will reach their developmental milestones while experiencing the benefits of another language.
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Toddler Program
16 months – 36 months
Rayito de Sol offers two toddler programs – younger
and older – to meet the developing needs of your
child. We use creative ways to ensure your toddler is
learning, growing, and exceeding milestones.
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Preschool Program
3 – 5 years old
As your child transitions out of the toddler room, our preschool program provides them with more structure in small class sizes for optimal hands-on instruction.
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Kinder-Prep Program
5 – 6 years old
This program is focused on preparing your child for kindergarten. We provide structured yet fun academic activities with school readiness on the horizon.
“The atmosphere is always so warm and caring, everyone truly loves working with my son and cares about each individual child. Everyday his teacher will tell me something special about his day or a strength/new skill they have noticed in him. It was very comforting knowing my sons were so well cared for during the day and I am very grateful for the beautiful and positive print left on my two boys’ early education.”
– Yvette, Minneapolis MN
“We loved being a part of the Rayito familia–for that is truly what you get with this daycare and school. As first-time parents, and in the midst of a pandemic at that, we were really nervous about our son’s transition to daycare, but put our minds at ease.
Our 5 month old son actually hugged his teacher on his first day and instantly recognized her caring and loving nature. We’d drop him off and he’d often never look back–always happy and excited to be there!”
– Caroline, Chicago IL
“We were beyond impressed with Rayito – everything from the beautiful facility and classrooms, the organization and communication, and the clearly caring and attentive teachers. We also appreciated the attention to not just language, but culture. Any child would be extremely lucky to be there!”
– Tiffany, Chicago IL
“We loved Rayito, the teachers, and the director. Most importantly, our children were loved and valued and cared for, each for their unique gifts. They had so many activities and art projects and educational themes all the time. And all in Spanish, what a gift to expose our children to language and so much culture. Had we started our children sooner at Rayito they would be fully bilingual by now. We also really appreciated how accommodating they were and how they wanted to support working families.
They responded to all of our questions and needs in a timely fashion, and courteously. We love Rayito and highly recommend them.”
– Shannon, Chicago IL
“My daughter attended preschool and is now finishing Kindergarten in a Chinese Immersion School where she has thrived. Rayito taught her to love learning about languages and cultures. She has wholeheartedly embraced bilingual education, that when she learned that some children do not speak another language, she was appalled. She was well-prepared for Kindergarten and I can honestly say, Rayito was a great investment.”
– Lisa, Minneapolis MN
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Schedule Your Visit
We’d love to meet you and learn more about your family! You can schedule a visit at any of our schools by completing this form. Select a day and time that works best for you, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Spanish Bilingual Daycare Admissions | Morningside Play Care
Admissions Process
Who We Enroll
Ages/Grades: Morningside PlayCare is accepting summer/fall 2023 applications for enrollment of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and UPK, (Ages 12 months – 8years). These children will be served in our in-person infant/toddler, PreK, Remote-Learning, and After School programs.
Children ages 4-8 will also be served through our online programs.
What we look for in our selection process: First let’s say, we have not yet met a child who we did not want to accept and enroll. Children are precious, with unlimited potential; and the adults in their world have incredible influence on their development. Still, we are a small school (That’s a good thing!) with a ceiling on our capacity. And it is so very important that there be a match between family and program. Educational psychology has long known that shared-values-communities are the strongest emotional and learning support a child can have. Excellent home/school communication is also key.
In Sum – So we seek families who share our values, want a collaborative relationship, are committed over the longterm to the language, and enjoy being in community. We want diversity – both ethnic and socio-economic. And of course, we want children who can thrive in our setting.
Moderate – When all is said and done, we are a moderately competitive program. (Our acceptance rate is about 50%.) When we don’t have a space to enroll a child, we always offer the option of wait-listing. As far as children enrolling in UPK or for that matter any of our programs, previously enrolled children and their siblings always have first priority for available space.
Socio-Economic Diversity – We work to achieve socio-economic diversity through our Sliding Scale tuition policy; so every family who feels an affinity for our program should apply, regardless of income.
When To Apply & When You Will Be Notified
Applications are currently being accepted for 2023.
Applications are currently being accepted for 2023. Applications received by February 15 will be given a decision within 4 days of completion of their application process. You may request a quicker turn-around. After our February deadline, our admissions process is rolling, and children may be accepted as they become ready, provided spaces are available.
Families may be wait-listed if their children are young. Families applying for financial assistance should complete the process as early in the year and cycle as possible – best by February 1. Families with young children and expectant parents are encouraged to attend Open Houses and submit applications.
ALL UPK APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Tuition Assistance – Sliding Scale
Families with financial need are encouraged to apply. To allow for a sliding-scale tuition,
each year a percentage of tuition dollars are set aside based upon the number of full-tuition families we enroll.
This is how we create economic diversity. Financial aid is awarded based upon an industry-standard formula for
calculating family need. The tuition amounts indicated above reflect the range of tuition parents can expect to
pay if they receive the maximum financial award or pay full tuition. Parents ineligible for aid, but who have
special circumstances may make a special request for a tuition modification, without reporting their income.
Those applying for financial assistance should submit financial aid applications simultaneously with the
application for admission. Financial Aid applications are available by email request.
What Are the Steps in the Application Process?
Our admissions process has changed to reflect our COVID era objectives.
For updates on all program changes, Request a Visit.
Step 1. (Optional)
Attending an Open House event: These events are held in the evenings after school, or early mornings prior to the start of school. There will be a presentation about our program and an opportunity to ask questions. Register for and view our Open House Schedule here.
Step 2.
Fill out an application form. You may email to request a form, or file the preliminary form via the link on this page. The application fee is $25 for a remote learning application; and $50 for an in-person application.
Step 3.
Schedule Your Interview: The PlayDate or interview is part of the formal application process; parents and child must attend. Current Interview Practice: Families of children aged 16 months or more at the time of application, will be invited to participate in an outdoor interview. Families with younger children will attend a live session of our program via Zoom. Your visit will be scheduled shortly after your application form and fee have been received. If you don’t hear from us within a few days, please do let us know. This family interview allows us to get to know more about one another and whether our program is a good match for you and your child. You have an opportunity to ask questions and meet us. When it is safe again, these visits will occur in-doors as classroom play-dates.
Quick Turn-Around?
If your family needs require a quick turn-around time
for an admissions decision, send us an email after filing your application,
requesting that we fast-track your process.
We will do so.
Step 4.
Receive an admissions determination letter. For admitted families, the letter will include an enrollment agreement, a registration form, our Parent Handbook and a current academic calendar. See tab above for our Rolling Admissions schedule.
Step 5.
Sign your enrollment agreement and return with a tuition deposit of 10% (by the date indicated) to assure your child’s place.
Step 6.
Have your child’s pediatrician complete your child’s medical form. No child will be admitted without completion of this form, so schedule your doctor’s visit before the late-summer rush. Sign our Community Covid Safety Protocol Agreement. Submit all forms related to registration.
Rolling Admissions Schedule
Tuition at Morningside PlayCare Immersion
Our school is open 12 months of the year.
Children enroll for 12 months, which may begin in September, January, or on a rolling admissions basis, where space allows. Our tuition ranges from $14,400 to $48,2,00 for a 12 month school year depending on the child’s age, the length of the child’s day and the parents’ eligibility on our sliding scale tuition formula.
Sliding Scale Tuition
Morningside PlayCare’s Income Diversity Sliding-Scale Program is a special initiative designed to enable tuition rates that create economic diversity. All parents are asked to “stretch” to make it possible for their child’s environment to be enriched by diversity. Working parents should NOT be discouraged by our tuition rates. Our financial aid is primarily derived from making tuition from higher income families, available to moderate and lower income families. While our tuition rates are easily affordable for some, they are out of reach for most NYC families. It is our intention that everyone (including MPC’s most committed staff) stretch themselves to achieve this ambitious goal.
Families who wish to apply for aid should fill out the form below and return it within five days of submitting their application for enrollment. Family’s who don’t need the aid, should know they are making an appreciated contribution. Expectant families, or families with young infants who will seek financial aid,
should join our waitlist at this time.
Two
Reasons
Diversity
is so Important
1) Everyone’s educational experience is enhanced in a multi-cultural setting where multiple perspectives are considered, and similarities and differences valued.
(2) Our nation is stronger when all of our children are preparing to participate as globally competent citizens in a future ripe with possibilities and challenges.
Contribute to our Income Diversity Fund
Even if you don’t have a child enrolled here you can make our world a better place.
A contribution to the Income Diversity Fund makes it possible for a child to participate whose family is at the lower ends of the income spectrum.
For this child, the opportunity to become fluent in Mandarin would not otherwise exist. A low-income child has the most to gain from learning a second language in early childhood, because it might be the single largest advantage they ever acquire in their academic career—an invaluable asset to bring to the global job market. By donating today, you help change the trajectory of a young life. Yes, I would like to make the difference in a young child’s life. Please contact me to discuss how I can contribute.
Morningside PlayCare does not discriminate with regard to race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, or religious affiliation.
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