Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool
About
Spanish Immersion Playschool on Packard
Manzanitas Spanish Immersion Playschool is an early childhood program on Packard Street serving infants through kindergarten in full Spanish immersion. Part of the Apple Playschools family, Manzanitas blends play-based early education with daily Spanish acquisition.
Programs by Age
The playschool groups children developmentally across early childhood:
- Infant Spanish exposure
- Toddler Spanish immersion
- Preschool immersion with play-based learning
- Pre-K kindergarten prep in Spanish
- Kindergarten-age immersion
What's Included
- Full-time and part-time options
- Native Spanish-speaking teachers and leadership
- Play-based curriculum emphasizing outdoor exploration
- Reggio-inspired early learning philosophy
- Cultural inclusion and community focus
Experience
Manzanitas fits Ann Arbor families who want bilingualism built into daily life rather than a once-a-week class. The Reggio-inspired outdoor-rich program means kids grow up speaking Spanish while exploring nature and creative projects, a holistic alternative to typical daycare.