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LOOKING FOR a good KINDER (PLAYSCHOOL / DAYCARE)

Can anyone recommend us a very good Kinder in Santa Cruz? possibly with bilingual or english speaking staff (pref Britsh english )? not looking for childminders, want some nice new friends for my little one. thank you

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LOOKING FOR a good KINDER (PLAYSCHOOL / DAYCARE)

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Aug 19, 2010
response
by: Anonymous

thank you for letting me know.

Aug 03, 2010
kinder pasitos accreditation
by: BoliviaBella

It's accredited in Bolivia by the Bolivian education authorities but I've put a call in to ask just in case and will respond to your question again when they call me back.

However, the Kumon learning system is worldwide and children can continue Kumon in many countries if they move around a lot. In fact the Kumon system encourages them to continue through high school.

Aug 02, 2010
kinder pasitos
by: Anonymous

do you know who kinder pasitos is accredited by the bolivia department of education or if it is accredited by a western accrediting agency as well?

Jul 15, 2010
Kinder Pasitos in Santa Cruz
by: BoliviaBella

Hi there.

1. In my opinion Kinder Pasitos is the best kindergarten in Santa Cruz. The owner studied in the United States and is completely fluent in English (but not British English). Classes are in Spanish; however, Pasitos tuition includes Kumon method advanced reading, writing and math for kids. They enter first grade already knowing how to read and most can write. All the staff are extremely well trained and the facilities are very good. The method includes learning through play and is very hands on. Pasitos takes children from babies to kindergarten. They are based on the Bolivian schoolyear (February - November). This is their main address but they just opened a new one in Equipetrol Norte.

Pasitos Center
Av. Gualberto Villarroel 118
Just off the corner of Irala
Tel.: 336-4044
English-speaking owner: Maria Lourdes Castedo

2. Mi Osito Kids. The owner lived and worked in the US for years and it is a very new daycare center. This is a place for your child to play and make friends, most of whom will speak Spanish except for the owner who is lovely with kids and speaks English.

Click here to see their page.

3. Santa Cruz Cooperative School is a top notch the American School in Santa Cruz. This school does have all classes in English (American English and school year August to June and teachers from various different countries).

Click here to see their page.

4. Santa Cruz Christian Learning Center. A fully English school with fully English classes. Mostly American English.

Click here to see their page.

5. There is actually a British School here in Santa Cruz but foreigners have very troublesome things to say about this school. We've chosen not to publish their comments because they provided the details of a lawsuit and we considered publishing them on our website unwise. However, you can see some comments about it here and decided for yourself.

http://www.esl-jobs-forum.com/viewtopic.php?p=9988

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