Puerta Abierta Preschool (Total Spanish Immersion) — Local services in Evanston Township

Puerta Abierta Preschool has been a truly wonderful experience for our family. Our daughter attended from age 2 to 5, and during that time we saw incredible growth—developmentally, socially, and linguistically.

What sets Puerta Abierta apart is its commitment to a multilingual and multicultural environment. It’s not just about learning Spanish—it’s about embracing the culture, traditions, and values that come with it. The teachers are nurturing, intentional, and deeply invested in each child’s growth.

If you’re a family that values language, diversity, and a strong foundation for your child’s early years, Puerta Abierta is an excellent choice. We’re so grateful for the experience our...

Our first two years at Puerta Abierta have been very happy ones. The teachers are loving, creative, and engaging. We’ve been thrilled to observe our child’s social skills develop and Spanish fluency improve. We now feel well prepared for kindergarten in D65’s two way immersion (TWI) program. As new arrivals to Evanston, Puerta Abierta helped us quickly find a community of like-minded parents who value language learning and cultural diversity. We’ve forged great friendships with Puerta Abierta families that will certainly outlast our brief time...

This preschool is a hidden gem. As a family with three children who have attended, I have seen firsthand the incredible care and dedication of the staff who have made us feel like an extension of their own family. While we prioritized Spanish immersion in our preschool search, we were overjoyed to learn they follow the child-led, play-based learning approach of Reggio Emilia. It says a lot that many families, including mine, are happy to commute twenty-five minutes for Puerta Abierta. We simply can't thank them enough for...