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About Bilingual Minds
Bilingual Minds Portuguese English Preschool
Bilingual Minds is a specialized English-Portuguese immersion center that honors the identity and culture of every child. Located in North Austin near Peace Lutheran Church, the program follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, integrating Montessori materials and STEAM principles. The environment is designed as a 'third teacher,' featuring a dedicated art room, a discovery room for sensory exploration, and a cultural library with over 4,000 Portuguese titles. Directed by Beatriz Oliveira Pereira da Rocha, the center focuses on purposeful play rather than academic drills. Children engage in long-term projects based on their interests, developing critical thinking and bilingual literacy simultaneously. Outdoor spaces are treated as extensions of the classroom, with natural surfaces and creative play zones that encourage movement and collaborative discovery.
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
É difícil encontrar palavras para demonstrar nosso apreço e gratidão pela Bilingual Minds e por cada uma da equipe! É um local de extremo carinho e acolhimento, nos trazendo o calor brasileiro que tanto prezamos. Nosso filho foi recebido e olhado em todas as suas particularidades, teve tempo para sua adaptação, para se sentir seguro, criar vínculos e desabrochar suas potencialidades! O desenvolvimento da escola também é visível, todos estão sempre buscando aprimoramentos e melhorias, a cada dia. Em quase um ano de escola, vimos ganhos em todas as áreas, nosso filho não quer ir embora e se sente feliz e motivado. Recomendamos de coração esse espaço cheio de amor!!
We love Bilingual Minds Austin school! Sofia enjoys going to school every day, and it's been incredible to see how much she has grown. It's important to us that she learns about Brazilian culture and speaks Portuguese, and this school makes that possible in a fun and engaging way. The staff is incredibly caring and attentive, creating a warm and nurturing environment where Sofia feels right at home. We couldn't be happier with the education and cultural connection she receives here!
A escola tem sido extremamente gratificante para todos nós! Todo o carinho , a atenção e conduta de todas vocês! E uma escola que realmente preocupa com cada detalhe da criança! Vendo minha filha pular no carro assim que chega na escola enche meu coração de alegria de saber que seu dia é tão gratificante.Obrigada a todos vocês pelo profissionalismo extremo e dedicação!
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Safety Record
No safety concerns found. The facility is a licensed child care center (License #1790875) issued in February 2024 with a capacity for 68 children. No news articles, legal incidents, or state licensing violations were found for this specific location.
Parent Reputation
Bilingual Minds has a positive reputation as a specialized English-Portuguese immersion center, often recognized as the first of its kind in Austin. It is an initiative of the non-profit Cultura Brasil Austin and is featured in the Austin Kids Directory for its unique curriculum. While formal parent reviews on major platforms are currently sparse due to the center's recent opening, it is well-regarded within the local Brazilian community.
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