Building Leaders of Tomorrow
At Rayito de Sol we prepare students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by combining an exclusive Spanish Language Immersion and elevated Cultural Awareness Curriculum with first-class full time childcare services for children 6 weeks to 6 years old.
Our Story
Rayito de Sol is an early education program founded in 2003 by Luisa Fuentes. Ms. Fuentes is an entrepreneur, educator, and cultural leader in the BIPOC community. Our mission is to transform traditional childcare and early education. That is why we provide accredited, high quality care and early education in an authentic cultural and language immersion environment.

Benefits of Spanish Immersion

Enhanced Problem Solving Skills
Learning a second language means the brain has to learn when to work in English and when to work in Spanish. This is a fundamental problem-solving skill the brain learns early on, and those problem-solving skills are later applied to real-life scenarios and academics.

Higher Empathy
When exposed to other cultures, children gain comfort with diversity and cultures different from theirs, and have higher empathy towards others who are not like them.

Improved School Performance
Children who engage in a dual-language program see higher test scores, more parent involvement in education, and better attendance in school.

Your Family Comes First
We're in the family business, and that's why your family is our first priority. When you enroll at Rayito, you'll receive one week of vacation credits and three sick days, because you shouldn't have to pay for the days you aren't attending.
Our Curriculum
- 100% Spanish Language Immersion
- STEAM approach in all classroom activities
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Nationally accredited by NAEYC, the leader in early childhood education
Programs

Infant Program
6 weeks - 16 months
Starting as young as 6 weeks, babies will reach their developmental milestones while experiencing the benefits of another language.

Toddler Program
16 months - 36 months Rayito de Sol offers two toddler programs - younger and older - to meet the developing needs of your child. We use creative ways to ensure your toddler is learning, growing, and exceeding milestones.

Preschool Program
3 - 5 years old
As your child transitions out of the toddler room, our preschool program provides them with more structure in small class sizes for optimal hands-on instruction.

Kinder-Prep Program
5 - 6 years old
This program is focused on preparing your child for kindergarten. We provide structured yet fun academic activities with school readiness on the horizon.
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