A Glen Allen preschool that immerses children in Spanish and American Sign Language from their earliest years has received a $75,000 zero-interest loan to help it grow.
BilingualKid, the only Spanish immersion preschool in central Virginia, was founded in 2018 by Claudia Robles. From the moment children arrive, immersion begins — in how they speak, read, learn and play, both inside and outside the classroom.
Despite the school’s success, Robles said financial barriers had limited her ability to expand, even as demand from families grew…