Mundo Pequeño Childcare
About
First Spanish Immersion Daycare in Des Moines
Mundo Pequeño opened as the first Spanish immersion childcare in Des Moines and now serves infants through preschool-age kids on SW 1st Street. The program wraps full-day care around Spanish-language instruction so children grow up as native speakers of both Spanish and English.
Programs by Age
The center groups children developmentally with Spanish woven through the entire day:
- Infant Spanish exposure (under 1 year)
- Toddler Spanish immersion (1–3 years)
- Preschool Spanish immersion (3–5 years)
- Cultural activities and bilingual storytelling
What's Included
- Full-day Spanish-language environment
- Bilingual education from native-speaking staff
- Cognitive, social, motor, and artistic development
- Cultural activities tied to Hispanic traditions
- Warm, family-oriented setting
Experience
Mundo Pequeño suits Des Moines families who want a genuine full-day Spanish environment rather than a weekly class. Children end up conversational in Spanish by the time they enter kindergarten, and the small home-like atmosphere keeps transitions gentle for young kids.