Why bilingual?

• Passport to the world: did you know that there are more bilingual speakers than monolingual speakers in the world? 
• More brain power: the more you use your brain, the stronger it becomes
• Delayed dementia: bilingual people were diagnosed with dementia 5 years later than monolingual people
• Superior self-regulation: better focus, better self-control, better ability to deal with conflicting demands
• Improves literacy skills in first and second languages
• Promotes creativity and superior complex problem solving
• Develops neural pathways more fully
• Helps children develop into global citizens
• Fosters multicultural competency
• Prepares children to more readily acquire third and fourth languages
• Provides the basis for lifelong political, business, social, and educational assets

When can we register?

Registration for new families opens in February.  Registration is open until classes are filled, so be sure and register early.  We have rolling enrollment throughout the year – if there is an opening, we will fill it from our waitlist ASAP. Complete your online registration form here and send us an email to set up a tour. Questions? We’d be happy to answer them! Email us at melissa@pepitaspreschool.com

How many classes are offered?

In the coming 2025 school year, we will offer 3s, 4s, pre-k and TK classes for students who are 3-5 years old. Classes will be held from 9am – 1pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 

How many kids will be in each class? 

Pepitas maintains an 8:1 students ration – but averages 6:1 in most classes.

How old does my child need to be to attend Pepitas?

Students need to be 3 years by August 31 to join our 3s class. 

Does my child need to be potty trained? 

Yes.

Will my child eat at school?

Yes, students will have two opportunities to eat while at school. All students will eat lunch provided by their family at school. Students in our 3s classes will be offered a snack (pretzels) and will bring lunch to eat each day. Pepitas is a nut-free and treats-at-home school. We serve water during lunch, snacks, and throughout the day.

What is a cooperative Wednesday field trip?

Our field trip day is Wednesday! We schedule field trips to places like the fire station, the farm, the children’s theater, and the pumpkin patch about once a month. Field trips are a wonderful way for us to take learning out into the world. Our field trips are a cooperative experience and parents/guardians are responsible for transporting and supervising their students on field trips. Some parents organize to send their students with other Pepitas families, or with grandparents, neighbors, or nannies. Siblings are welcome. Pepitas field trips are a great way to get to know other families and build up our community. Participation in our field trips is encouraged but not required.

Does Pepitas before or after care offered?

Not YET! We are currently working to make this happen, but it has been a slow and laborious process so far. We hope to offer after care in the next year. Check back for updates or reach out anytime with questions. 

Space is limited.  Register here today!

More questions? Fill out our form in the Contact Page and we’ll get an answer to you!