DISTINCTIVE SERVICES
BRIGHTWHEEL
Brightwheel is a secure, user-friendly platform designed to enhance our communication with parents throughout the day. This innovative system allows parents to stay updated with their child’s day-to-day activities and experiences at the academy.
With the Brightwheel system, parents receive a comprehensive daily class report. This report includes detailed updates on your child’s activities, important announcements, and personalized daily summaries. These summaries provide insights into your child’s involvement in specific activities, their mood and readiness, as well as trends in sleeping and eating patterns during each day. To further bring your child’s day to life, each report includes photos and/or videos of your child engaging in activities at the academy.
Parents can conveniently access all of this valuable information securely through the Brightwheel app, available on any smartphone with internet access
NUTRITION
At Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy, we recognize the profound long-term impact of providing children with nutritious, well-balanced meals. We understand that every child has unique dietary needs and preferences, which is why we encourage parents to provide their children’s main meals. However, we are proud to offer two diverse and balanced snacks each day, featuring items such as fresh fruits, vegetables, cereals, and juice.
In addition, we have partnered with a reputable catering company to offer an optional, balanced meal service for those who desire it. This offers a convenient solution for parents and ensures that children who opt-in for this service receive a variety of wholesome, delicious meals.
Rest assured that our caring staff will take every measure to ensure your child’s mealtime is handled with utmost attention and care. This includes heating and serving the food you provide in a safe and inviting manner.
SECURITY
Ensuring the safety and security of our children is paramount at Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy. Entry to our premises is strictly regulated and access is granted only by our teaching staff throughout the day. This ensures that only those who are supposed to be on the premises are allowed inside.
We have implemented a password system through our app for added security during drop-off and pick-up times. Parents or designated guardians are required to enter a unique password when dropping off or picking up their child, ensuring that only authorized individuals can do so.
In addition to our stringent access measures, we conduct comprehensive background checks on all our employees, volunteers, and teachers. These checks are meticulously reviewed and securely archived.
To further safeguard our children, we uphold a strict policy against visits from individuals outside of our school community during school hours. We are dedicated to creating a secure and comfortable environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
We provide an enriching array of special activities for our students, including:
- Nature-Based Outdoor Learning: Our learning environment extends beyond the classroom and into the great outdoors. Our center is equipped with bird feeders, orchards, and an array of trees, shrubs, and flowers. These features offer a stimulating backdrop for nature-based lessons and explorations.
- Bilingual Education: At Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy, we foster bilingualism by offering instructions in both English and Spanish. This exposure to dual languages from an early age stimulates cognitive development and cultural awareness.
- Yoga for Kids: Understanding the importance of both mental and physical health, we integrate yoga into our curriculum. Our fun and age-appropriate yoga sessions help children build strength, flexibility, and concentration while promoting relaxation and mindfulness.