About Us
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About Mi Escuelita
Mi Escuelita is an independent, non-profit, five-star licensed preschool and childcare program in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Mi Escuelita was founded in 1996 as a place where Hispanic children could receive reinforcement in their native language spoken at home. Mi Escuelita later incorporated as a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation and enacted by-laws reflective of its proud history. We have since continued with our commitment to serving Hispanic children and their families, as well as encouraging families from all backgrounds to enroll their preschoolers so they can learn Spanish language and Latin American culture at an early age.
At Mi Escuelita, Spanish speaking children are supported in maintaining their native language and cultural traditions, while English speaking children develop a strong foundation for a second language and exposure to a variety of cultural traditions. All children at Mi Escuelita develop an appreciation and respect for cultural diversity, which helps to integrate and strengthen our community for years to come.
Mission & Vision
Our mission
The mission of Mi Escuelita is to provide high-quality Spanish immersion education for children in a safe, fun, diverse, and nurturing environment; to be a workplace where the staff can grow and thrive; and to prepare students to contribute to a community in which Latinx and Hispanic cultures are honored and celebrated.
Our vision
We envision a world in which our students use the diverse perspectives and skills they develop at Mi Escuelita to contribute to multicultural communities grounded in respect.
Our core values
Community
We build lasting connections — to each other and the surrounding community.
Nurturing
We provide a safe space for students and staff to learn, grow, and develop.
Diversity
We embrace diversity in all forms, treating everyone with compassion and respect.
Collaboration
We succeed when we all work together.
Integrity
We commit to being honest, ethical, and transparent in all that we do.
Fun
We work hard and also strive to have fun every day.
