Bilingual, Spanish-English preschool and childcare program in Rochester, MN

ABOUT

Listos opened in the fall of 2015 as Rochester's first dual immersion early learning program. We are a local independent, nonprofit program that grew out of a grassroots effort to provide diverse, inclusive, high-quality bilingual education. In Spanish, Listos means both smart and ready. The curriculum and culture at Listos help prepare children for kindergarten and the world.

The program accommodates all children's language abilities. Children with little or no exposure to either Spanish or English outside of the classroom quickly adapt when immersed in the languages. Children at Listos experience art, math, science, music, literacy and movement in both Spanish and English.

The program strives to have a balance of children who speak different languages. That way children learn from their teachers and each other.

Listos is located on the second floor of Peace United Church of Christ, which is the the fiscal sponsor for the program. Listos has its own board of directors and has no religious curriculum.

Tax deductible financial contributions help make our high-quality program accessible to all children.

Visit our Donate page for information.

Christina is passionate about the benefits of language learning and making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families. Her background includes a bachelors degree in communications and Spanish from the University of Minnesota and a Child Development Diploma from Rochester Community and Technical College. She has studied abroad in Spain, Venezuela and Colombia.

Executive Director

Christina Valdez

director@listoskids.org

Courtney joined the Listos team as one of the first teachers when we opened in 2015. She helped create a high-quality, inclusive learning environment. Her background also includes working at a children's homeless shelter and working with children overseas. She is bilingual, having studied abroad in Spain.

Program Director