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Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool

Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool

AUSTIN, TX
5.0(11 reviews)
Language Immersion
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Monthly
$1167 - $1423
Ages
0mo - 12yr
Capacity
33 kids
Meals
Included

About Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool

Trilingual Spanish and Mandarin Immersion Preschool

Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool offers a unique trilingual learning environment where children are immersed in Spanish, English, and Mandarin Chinese. Founded by Maria Dominguez, an award-winning educator with a Master’s in Bilingual Education, the program utilizes the research-based Creative Curriculum alongside Montessori-inspired activities. The center is designed to foster social-emotional development, academic readiness, and a genuine love for multicultural learning. Located in a residential-style facility, the school features dedicated areas for art, reading, and outdoor play. The director and staff, including highly praised teachers Ms. Maria and Ms. Mei, emphasize parent communication via the Brightwheel app, providing daily photo updates. The program is designed for family convenience, offering a student uniform policy to simplify morning routines and inclusive healthy lunches.

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What Parents Say

5 reviews from parents

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Vicky G
Sep 2023
Google

I highly recommend Cielito Lindo. It’s a small school with big heart. You can tell that Ms. Maria, Ms. Mei, and all the teachers truly care about the kids. My son thrived at CL and loved going to school there — it was “his Cielito Lindo.” They helped him develop his social-emotional skills and learn Spanish and mandarin as well. They do a nice mix of academics and fun. The kids also get plenty of time to play outside, which was important to us. Since my son doesn’t really like to talk about his day, I love all the pictures and updates we received throughout the day on the Brightwheel app so that I had an idea of what he did. I’m sad we had to leave to start kindergarten but I’m thankful they helped prepare him for it.

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Adriana Kohler
Sep 2023
Google

My 3 year old has attended Cielito Lindo preschool for over a year. Ms. Maria does an exceptional job making the school a welcoming, nurturing place. Young kids can be themselves, learn language and social-emotional skills, build friendships, and be excited to learn. My son is excited to go to school each day and comes home singing songs in Spanish and Mandarin. The teachers are fantastic and take great care to know what each child needs. Uniforms are a plus bc we don't have to have a daily battle with our son on what to wear. I love getting frequent updates on the Brightwheel app, which we use to check in and check out our son each day. With kids, germs spread easily but they take great care to keep the school clean and the kids healthy.

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emeline saint georges
Jun 2022
Google

It is an amazing place for my kids to learn. The team is caring and loving. Can't recommend enough.

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Tumisang Madigele
Feb 2022
Google

My daughter attended Cielito Lindo for three months, when she was 17 - 19 months, before we moved away from the area. From our initial meet and greet with Ms. Maria and Ms. Mei, we knew CL was the best choice for our family. They, and their staff, exuded kindness, patience, and compassion towards us and our little one. When my daughter, like most kids do, would cry during drop off, they would send me a message and picture of her having calmed down, which also calmed me and was so appreciated. Once my daughter acclimated, she learned a lot at CL, whether Spanish vocabulary or social skills or skills like feeding herself, and transformed overnight into this confident little girl who asks for “agua” all day at home and randomly starts counting to ten in Spanish, or to five in Mandarin. I hold CL in such high regard and couldn’t recommend it more for your little one! I am so grateful for how much my daughter was cared for and loved and nurtured during her time there. Thank you so much Ms. Maria, Ms. Mei, and staff!

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Heidy Joelee
Jan 2020
Google

The love that María Elena has for children is incomparable; it's definitely the perfect place to leave our children with complete peace of mind ❤️ My Sebastian loves her so much 🥰

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Safety Record

No major safety incidents, closures, or legal issues were found for Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool. The facility at 12410 Tomanet Trail (License #1729231) received a food establishment inspection score of 98 out of 100 on September 12, 2025. Two of the preschool's three locations have achieved the highest quality rating in Texas (Texas Rising Star 4-star), with the third location in progress.

Parent Reputation

The school maintains a highly positive reputation among parents, who describe the staff as caring, attentive, and communicative. Reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere and the stimulating bilingual curriculum. The school's founder, Maria Dominguez, is an award-winning bilingual teacher and school counselor with over 15 years of experience, and the preschool is a recognized partner of the United Way for Greater Austin's 'Success By 6' program.

Staff Insights

The school is led by founder Maria Dominguez, a certified bilingual teacher and school counselor. Parents describe the teaching team as professional, caring, and passionate about early childhood education. No negative employee reviews or reports of high turnover were found on major employment or review platforms.

Quick Information

Address
12410 Tomanet Trail, Austin, TX 78758, USA, AUSTIN, TX, 78758 2412
Phone
+1 512-299-3974
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