SPANISH FOR FUN! is an accredited full-time Spanish immersion preschool & childcare education program that provides a holistic, original curriculum designed to teach your children Spanish in a natural and active environment. All our locations have a 5-star rating from the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education.
Our programs encourage children to be responsible, think critically and remain open for an intercultural dialogue while staying conscious of their own cultural identity. We provide your children with a variety of ways to play, discover and share. All our SPANISH FOR FUN! locations have excellent evaluations and have been awarded 5 STARS by the Division of Child Development and Early Education of North Carolina.
Our programs encourage children to be responsible, think critically and remain open for an intercultural dialogue while staying conscious of their own cultural identity. We provide your children with a variety of ways to play, discover and share. All our SPANISH FOR FUN! locations have excellent evaluations and have been awarded 5 STARS by the Division of Child Development and Early Education of North Carolina.
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About Us
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At SPANISH FOR FUN! we utilize a combination of Spanish immersion curriculum, international curriculum and the early education creative curriculum of North Carolina. This has been developed around a play-based philosophy as well as paying close attention to each child's social emotional state by exposing them to all 5 love languages (based off of the research done by Dr. Gary Chapman).
Spanish Immersion
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Top 5 Reasons to Start Your Child's Education at SPANISH FOR FUN! Spanish Immersion Preschool. When you are fully engaging in a second language the benefits start in childhood and last throughout your entire life. Here are a few of the amazing things that happen as a result of bilingual education. Bilingual kids can expect increased analytical, social, and academic skills like math, science and creativity.
Programs & Curriculum
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Our students become bilingual by learning Spanish in a very natural and active environment. SFF! respects the individuality of each child, their interests and characteristics at the different ages and stages. For that reason, we provide a learning based on exploration, curiosity and the stimulation of creativity.
Locations
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SPANISH FOR FUN! has four outstanding locations in North Carolina: Glenwood Raleigh, Duraleigh Raleigh, Cary, and Wake Forest. Our curriculum and practices have been awarded the highest possible rating by regulatory officials in North Carolina. Spanish for fun! exceeds all the rest. My eldest son went to Spanish for fun! since he was 1 year old, he is now 7 years old and still asks me to take him there so he can visit his teachers.
Raleigh – Glenwood
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SFF! Glenwood, Raleigh is the most adventurous center! Since we receive children from 18 months up to 8 years old during summer camp. We also get the delight to receive our SPANISH FOR FUN! Duraleigh sister's center children when they turn 2 years old. We ensure they are received with lots of love and make them feel welcomed.
Reviews (15)
Shannon
Nov 22, 2021
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Our daughter has attended SFF! for a year now and she has loved it. She started at Duraleigh at 14 months and is now at Glenwood at 2 years. Her teachers and the administrative staff are always so wonderful with her. She runs in happily and even when we go on vacation, she asks us about her teachers and friends constantly. She is very happy, loved and cared for everyday and we very much appreciate SFF! for all that they do for her!
Shannon Mobley
Oct 11, 2021
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We have been so pleased with Spanish For Fun! Our daughter has been there for five years now. She has learned so much and the teachers really seem to love the children and their job. Also, the administration is always helpful, quick to respond, and easy to share thoughts with. These ladies (and gentlemen) are truly incredible.
Meredith Schultz
Oct 02, 2021
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My 2.5 year old son has been going to SFF Glenwood for a little over a year and he has really thrived here! When he comes home he speaks quite a bit of Spanish and tells me things he has learned. When we read books in Spanish, he can name all the animals and say so many of the words in both English and Spanish. He also seems to really enjoy going in the mornings. Specifically Miss Diana and Miss Stephanie (as well as Miss Sandra and Miss Carol, the director) have made a great impression. I can tell that they really care and love their students. My son talks about the teachers and other kids nonstop
Mary Kate Hom
Jul 29, 2021
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We love SFF! My son started going to the Duraleigh location when he was 11 weeks old. As a first time mom, I was a little nervous about leaving my baby when I went back to work. Spanish for Fun made me feel so much better. My son was not just cared for, he was loved. The teachers and staff genuinely care about the kids. My son runs into school in the morning and when we pick him up, he gives his teachers hugs and blows kisses. They are truly an extension of our family. He has learned so much and we could not ask for more.
Kelly B.
Mar 05, 2021
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We cannot say enough about this preschool. We are new to the area and had our son in another preschool in Wake Forest/Heritage area. Unfortunately. Even though the curriculum was good at the other preschool their approach to COVID safety protocols were a little skewed.
We decided to start looking for another preschool that were following safety guidelines for COVID, but also with a great curriculum. After some searching and seeing the new location, we decided to try Spanish for fun.
We have been so impressed with their attention to detail not only with the students but also with parents. They
We decided to start looking for another preschool that were following safety guidelines for COVID, but also with a great curriculum. After some searching and seeing the new location, we decided to try Spanish for fun.
We have been so impressed with their attention to detail not only with the students but also with parents. They
Ashley Kern
Jan 27, 2020
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We have been going to the WF location for a little over a month and I am blown away with how amazing the staff are, and how loved my children are! My daughter, who would cling and cling to me at drop off at our previous facility, walks in on her own with a big smile on her face. My son is just as excited to go! They have both started telling me some colors in spanish, which I did not teach them lol. I love that they are learning fundamentals AND another language AND being truly loved. You can tell the staff love what they do. I am so happy we made the decision to join the SFF family!! 😍
Carlos & Ashley Arcano
Jan 20, 2020
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Sff-Wake Forest is the best educational environment our daughter could have. As educators, we strive to provide and support a healthy, balanced, and rich setting for our daughter and Sff! is the place to find them all. The Spanish immersion program offered at Sff! has enriched our daughter's social and academic language skills not only in Spanish but in English as well. We enjoy all the events and family engagement activities throughout the year. We are so grateful with everyone at Sff! Ms. Lucy, Ms. Jeanette, and Ms. Alba are a great asset to the school and are always willing to listen, communicate
Xiaochuan Zhang
Dec 26, 2019
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My 6 years old son participated two weeks' summer camp there as a Spanish beginning learner. He really enjoyed being there, although he couldn't understand most of the classroom language for the first several days. After the two weeks, my son told me he felt he could understand ALL spanish. Which is not true but the confidence built at the SSF Glenwood definitely will help his future learning. Staff are very supportive and aware of specific family needs. Our experience is short but very impressive.
Ramita Chitrakar
Jun 19, 2019
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J. H.
Jun 02, 2017
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My 3.5 year old son has been going to SFF! Wake Forest since he was 18 months old. He has been in 3 classrooms, Mariquitas (1-2 year olds), Monitos (2-3 year olds), and now Sapitos (3-4 year olds). The experience in all 3 classrooms have exceeded my expectations as a parent, and his experience in the Sapitos class currently run by Ms. Paula has been his favorite to date. The love Ms. Paula has for the children and they have for her in return is palpable. I see it every day. My son and his classmates light up like lightning bugs around her and she envelops each of them with such loving care
Blair C.
Jul 24, 2016
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We feel so fortunate a friend told us about Spanish for fun. We began in 2012 with our first child and now have two enrolled, soon to be three. As we have moved around Raleigh, we have had the pleasure of experiencing the Duraleigh, Glenwood and now Wake Forest locations.
Each center is teeming with friendly and knowledgeable staff, most experienced mothers. Not only do I feel my children are learning in a safe, diverse, unique environment, but also that they are absolutely adored by the staff. Picking up the children after a long day and still seeing the staff with big smiles and hugs for the
Each center is teeming with friendly and knowledgeable staff, most experienced mothers. Not only do I feel my children are learning in a safe, diverse, unique environment, but also that they are absolutely adored by the staff. Picking up the children after a long day and still seeing the staff with big smiles and hugs for the
D. B.
Mar 29, 2016
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Unfortunately I have had a horrible experience with Spanish for fun wake forest. I think the baby room and 1-2 year old room parents have better experiences than many parents in the 3 and 4 year old room. While I struggled with the choice to write this review I realize it's important to make others in the community aware of what I experienced. I'm sure others have had a very different outcome.
I had two children enrolled there in September of 2015 and was tempted to pull them out immediately when I saw kids hitting one another in the 3 year old class, kids throwing tantrums, chaos
I had two children enrolled there in September of 2015 and was tempted to pull them out immediately when I saw kids hitting one another in the 3 year old class, kids throwing tantrums, chaos
Johanna W.
Feb 09, 2016
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My 3 and 4 year old sons have been going there since we moved from NJ and I can say that Spanish for Fun is simply the BEST pre-school you'll find in the Wake Forest/Wakefield area! The students thrive academically and socially. The teachers are very nice and the environment & curriculum are just EXCELLENT! I highly recommend it :)
Kelly Lentz
Aug 15, 2013
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Our 4 year old daughter has been attending SFF! Raleigh since she was 3 months old. During this time, we have never doubted once the care she receives. The staff has always been extremely friendly, loving, and caring. Because of this, SFF! made my transition back to work so much easier than I could have ever expected! To me, this was, and continues to be, priceless!
In addition to the wonderful care that my daughter receives, the staff also provides her with an education. My husband and I have always said that from day #1 at SFF!, we have felt as if our daughter was attending a structured school
In addition to the wonderful care that my daughter receives, the staff also provides her with an education. My husband and I have always said that from day #1 at SFF!, we have felt as if our daughter was attending a structured school
Brittany Davis
Aug 10, 2012
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My daughter has been at SFF for over a year and she loves it. Her teacher is wonderful and really does care about her. My daughter has had trouble leaving me in the morning and her teacher really takes extra steps to help comfort her every single morning. It's wonderful to know that she is in good hands.
Also I love that you can sign online and view the webcams all day every day. They have them all over the building and the playgrounds.
Also I love that you can sign online and view the webcams all day every day. They have them all over the building and the playgrounds.
