- Infant care
- Toddlers
- Preschool
- VPK
Where play is the work of childhood
A play-based, Reggio-inspired school in Westchester, run by career teachers who know exactly what kindergarten asks of your child.
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Curiosity sets the lesson plan
We build an environment that encourages collaboration, communication, critical thinking and confidence. Teachers rotate materials and set up each room so children choose, solve problems and discover.
Play-based
Children use classroom centers with their classmates to build an understanding of the world around them. In 1990 the United Nations recognized play as every child's right; we treat it that way.
Reggio inspired
Small groups, projects and explorations follow the children's own interests, so every child feels a sense of belonging.
The Creative Curriculum
A whole-child approach that responds to each child's understanding, interests and abilities, and deepens their natural eagerness to learn.
From first steps to kindergarten-ready
Infant care
BabiesCalm rooms, close attention and plenty of floor time to move, reach and explore.
Toddlers
Walkers & talkersWords, independence and friendships grow through songs, sensory play and simple routines.
Preschool
Threes & foursProjects driven by their questions, with early literacy, numbers and art woven into play.
VPK
Voluntary Pre-KFlorida's VPK year, shaped by a kindergarten teacher's eye for what children need next.
Run by teachers
“Our goal is a school your child will love going to day in and day out, and where you feel secure and confident leaving them.”
Anita & Rene Arguello
Anita has taught in Miami-Dade public schools for more than 20 years and currently teaches kindergarten. She trains our teachers on preparing children for kindergarten. Rene brings 30 years in customer satisfaction. Married 28 years, they have three children and three grandchildren, and spend weekends boating with the grandkids.
Amanda Oyarzun
A public school teacher for eight years before joining us, Amanda holds a bachelor's in Elementary Education and a master's in Early Childhood Education and Development. She loves giving children the chance to learn through play and nature.
Rooms that teach
In a Reggio classroom the environment is the third teacher: real materials, natural light, and spaces children can reach and rearrange themselves. Come see it in person.
Enrollment is open. Come explore.
Tell us a little about your child and when you'd like to visit. We'll call you back to set up a tour.
- Call(786) 238-7285
- Emailleaofwestchester@gmail.com
- Visit8243 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155
Get directions - ServingWestchester and nearby Miami neighborhoods
- HoursCall us for school hours and tour times
- LicenseC11MD3406
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