In 2012, recognizing the school’s potential to address the needs of Latinx children throughout the city, our Board changed the school’s name to Charlotte Bilingual Preschool.

In 2014, with professional facilities, team members, and curriculum, we became the only NC 5-star licensed dual language preschool in the state.

In 2015, in response to increased demand in the rapidly growing Charlotte Latinx community, our school moved to our current location in the Hickory Grove Elementary School Annex. We enrolled 50% more preschool-aged students and piloted Creciendo Juntos for children 0-3.

In 2017, our Board embarked on a strategic plan to become a pioneer in early childhood education. We increased alignment with citywide initiatives, began representing our community’s interests at both the local and state level, and redesigned our family programs to be asset-based and reflect best practices. 

In 2018, we expanded our Preschool Program capacity from 108 to 144 with the launch of our pilot Green Room integrated classroom model, enrolling English-speaking students alongside Spanish-speaking students for the first time to accelerate language acquisition and facilitate the flow of social capital.

In 2019, we began our partnership with MECK Pre-K to provide extended day (6.5 hours) preschool programs, increasing early care accessibility for working families. We also piloted the national home-visiting program ParentChild+ in partnership with GreenLight Fund Charlotte. PC+ helps us provide early childhood services to children and families enrolled in our preschool, as well as families on our waiting list and the community.

In response to the growing teacher shortage, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool launches the Workforce Development Program to create a pipeline of bilingual educators.

Mecklenburg County granted $3 million to CltBP through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). This award serves as seed funding for the most transformational move in the history of CltBP and lays the groundwork for Charlotte Bilingual Preschool’s plan to move and expand.
In order to serve more Spanish-speaking families across the city, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool partnered with Alliance Center for Education by having a classroom with CltBP students, teachers, and curriculum in one of their sites.

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool launched a program with the goal to engage home-based childcare providers, and provide the with trainings, certifications, resources, and other opportunities to elevate the quality of their services.
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool welcomes new CEO, Ana Silva Rey.