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Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
At Early Learning Bilingual Academy, we provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and grow with confidence. Our bilingual approach introduces both English and Spanish through everyday activities, stories, songs, and meaningful interaction.
Our approach combines repetition, visual cues, conversation, and hands-on activities to help children connect words with real experiences. This supports vocabulary, communication, confidence, and a positive relationship with both languages.
Programs & Learning
Have questions about our bilingual childcare program? Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask before scheduling a tour or enrolling.
What childcare programs does ELBA offer?
ELBA offers childcare, bilingual learning with Spanish immersion, and full-time and part-time options.
What is Bilingual Childcare?
Bilingual childcare gives children opportunities to experience both English and Spanish as part of their everyday learning environment through conversations, stories, songs, activities, play, and daily routines.gh conversations, stories, songs, activities, play, and daily routines.
How does the Spanish Immersion Program work?
Bilingual childcare gives children opportunities to experience both English and Spanish as part of their everyday learning environment through conversations, stories, songs, activities, play, and daily routines.
What is Early Learning & Development at ELBA?
Early Learning & Development focuses on supporting the whole child through age-appropriate, play-based experiences that encourage communication, social-emotional growth, early learning skills, creativity, physical development, and independence.
How do I know which program is right for my child?
Every family and child has different needs. Our team can help you learn more about ELBA’s programs, scheduling options, and current availability so you can better understand which option may fit your family.
Full-Time & Part-Time Care
1. Explore answers to common questions about ELBA’s childcare programs, bilingual learning, Spanish immersion, and early learning and development.
Do you offer both full-time and part-time childcare?
Yes. ELBA offers both full-time and part-time childcare options, allowing families to choose the type of care that best fits their needs and schedule.
What is the difference between full-time and part-time childcare?
Full-time care provides a more consistent weekday routine, while part-time care offers greater scheduling flexibility with fewer days of care. Both options give children opportunities to learn, play, socialize, and participate in ELBA’s bilingual learning environment.
How does the Spanish Immersion Program work?
Yes. ELBA offers both full-time and part-time childcare options. Availability may vary, so we recommend contacting our team for current openings.
What is Early Learning & Development at ELBA?
Yes. We encourage families to visit ELBA, see the learning environment, meet our team, and ask questions before beginning the enrollment process.
How do I know which childcare option is right for my family?
The best option depends on your family’s schedule and childcare needs. Our team can explain the available options and help you determine which schedule may work best for your family.
English & Spanish Learning
Have questions about bilingual learning at ELBA? Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask about English, Spanish, and our Spanish immersion approach.
Is ELBA truly bilingual?
Yes. ELBA offers a bilingual childcare program with Spanish immersion, giving children opportunities to experience both English and Spanish as part of their early learning environment.
Does my child need to know Spanish before enrolling?
No previous Spanish experience is necessary. Children can become familiar with Spanish naturally through everyday learning experiences, interactions, and activities.
How is Spanish incorporated throughout the day?
Spanish is incorporated into meaningful everyday experiences such as conversations, stories, songs, classroom activities, play, and daily routines.
Will my child still develop English language skills?
Yes. ELBA’s bilingual environment gives children opportunities to develop communication and language skills while experiencing both English and Spanish.
Is bilingual learning included in everyday activities?
Yes. Bilingual learning is integrated into everyday experiences rather than being limited to a single lesson. Children encounter English and Spanish through conversations, stories, songs, play, activities, and classroom routines.
Enrollment & Visiting ELBA
Have questions about visiting ELBA or getting started with enrollment? Here are answers to some of the most common questions families ask before taking the next step.
Can I schedule a tour before enrolling?
Yes. Families can schedule a tour to visit our learning environment, learn more about our programs, ask questions, and get the information they need before enrolling.
How do I get started with enrollment?
The first step is to contact our team to learn about current availability and the childcare options that may work for your family. We can also help you schedule a tour and explain the next steps for enrollment.
How can I check current availability?
Availability may vary depending on the program and schedule you need. Contact our team for the most current information about openings and enrollment.
What ages do you currently accept?
Our programs serve young children at different stages of early development. Contact our team to confirm current age availability and openings.
Where is ELBA located?
Early Learning Bilingual Academy is located at 12610 Des Moines Memorial Dr. S, Suites 108 and 204, Burien, WA 98168.
Still Have Questions?
Not every family has the same needs. Our team is here to help you find the information you need about ELBA’s programs, scheduling, current availability, and enrollment.
Schedule a tour to visit our learning environment, meet our team, ask questions, and discover which childcare option may be the right fit for your family.