Parent’s Guide | BeiBei Amigos Trilingual Preschool
Mandarin and Spanish Immersion | Parent’s Guide
Beibei Amigos

Language Preschool

Partnering in Your Child’s Global Journey

Parent’s Guide

Welcome to the family. Here you will find everything you need to navigate your child's trilingual journey with confidence.

Three Languages, One Family

Welcome to BeiBei Amigos! We are honored that you have chosen us to partner with you during these foundational years of your child's life. Here, we believe that language is more than just words—it is a bridge to understanding the world.

By blending the Montessori method with immersive Mandarin, Spanish, and English experiences, we aren't just teaching subjects; we are nurturing curious, compassionate, and culturally aware citizens of the world. Whether your family speaks one language or five at home, you belong here.

Mandarin and Spanish Immersion | Parent’s Guide

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What to Expect

Your First Day Checklist. Please label all personal items clearly.

Full Change of Clothes

Accidents happen (and so does messy art/sensory play!). Please include a shirt, pants/shorts, underwear, and socks tailored to the season.

Sun Protection

A sun hat and a bottle of sunscreen (labeled) for our outdoor adventures.

Water Bottle

A spill-proof water bottle to keep them hydrated during active play.

Comfort Item

If your child has a beloved lovie, small blanket, or soft toy that helps them feel secure during nap time, please pack it.

Family Photo

We love to create a "Family Wall" in the classroom to help children feel connected to home throughout the day.

Diapers & Wipes

If your child is not yet potty trained, please provide a sleeve of diapers and a pack of wipes.

Important

Health & Wellness Policy

A healthy community is a happy community. To protect all our students and staff, we ask for your partnership.

Urgent Pickup Policy

If a child becomes ill during the school day, we will contact you immediately to arrange pick-up within one hour.

Fever

A temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Children must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication before returning.

Vomiting or Diarrhea

Please stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.

Contagious Illnesses

Conditions such as pink eye (conjunctivitis), hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or strep throat require a doctor's note or a specific exclusion period before returning.

Unusual Lethargy

If your child is too tired or unwell to participate in daily activities, they will recover faster in the comfort of their own home.

Communication: Staying Connected

Parent App (Procare)

We utilize a dedicated parent communication app Procare for real-time updates. You will receive notifications regarding meals, naps, potty usage, and photos.

Daily Reports

At pick-up, our teachers are available for brief check-ins to share highlights from the day.

Weekly Newsletters

Look out for our email every Friday! It includes curriculum recaps, upcoming cultural celebrations, and important administrative reminders.

Open Door Policy

We are "Three Languages, One Family" for a reason. If you have questions or concerns, our administration's door is always open.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Immersion

Will learning three languages at once confuse my child?
The short answer is no. Research consistently shows that young brains are incredibly plastic and capable of distinguishing between multiple language systems. While some multilingual children may start speaking slightly later or mix languages initially (see "code-switching"), they typically catch up to and often surpass their monolingual peers in verbal skills by age 5.
I don’t speak Mandarin or Spanish at home. Can my child still succeed?
Absolutely. Many of our families are monolingual English speakers. Our immersion model is designed to support the child within the classroom environment completely. We do not expect parents to teach the language at home. Your role is simply to support their curiosity, read to them in your home language, and celebrate their progress!
My child is mixing words from different languages. Is this normal?
Yes, this is called "code-switching," and it is a sign of high cognitive competence! If your child asks for "agua" instead of "water," or uses a Mandarin sentence structure in English, they are demonstrating that their brain has access to a rich vocabulary across languages. They will naturally learn to separate the languages by context as they grow older.
How do you handle discipline if my child doesn't understand the language yet?
In true Montessori fashion, we use positive discipline and modeling. However, safety comes first. If a child is in distress or if there is a safety issue, teachers will immediately switch to English (or the child's primary language) to ensure the child understands and feels safe. We use broad gestures, facial expressions, and gentle tones.
Will my child be ready for a regular English-speaking Kindergarten?
Yes. In fact, they may be better prepared. Studies suggest that bilingual and trilingual children often demonstrate better executive function, focus, and problem-solving skills than monolingual children. Our curriculum ensures they meet all standard developmental milestones, so they will be ready to transition to any school environment—private or public—with the added gift of global fluency.

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