About
Vivabú Child Care Center is a Spanish immersion early childhood program in Minneapolis, MN, serving children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Located inside Plymouth Congregational Church at 4 W Franklin Ave, the center offers Infant Daycare, Toddler Child Care, Preschool, and Early Childhood Pre‑K programs. Educators teach and interact entirely in Spanish throughout the day, integrating language into routines, play, music, and inquiry. Small class sizes support individualized attention, social‑emotional development, and school readiness.
The curriculum emphasizes creative expression, critical thinking, exploration, and meaningful relationships, preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. Vivabú holds a Four‑Star Parent Aware rating, reflecting the use of school‑readiness best practices and quality early childhood standards. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Formerly known as Academia Elze, Vivabú maintains a holistic, culturally rich approach that fosters bilingualism, confidence, and curiosity in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Vivabu Spanish Immersion Child Care Center
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