Impact

THE NEED FOR EARLY INTERVENTION

At birth, a baby’s brain is about 25% the size of the average adult brain. By age 3, a child’s brain is about 80% of adult size, and by age 5 a child’s brain is 90% of adult size, nearly fully grown! (firstthingsfirst.org). The first 5 years of a child’s life are crucial for making brain connections that set the stage for who they are the rest of their lives. Early childhood education is incredibly important.
Accessible, affordable early childhood education is imperative to a child’s development and vital to their future. For the growing Spanish-speaking population of Charlotte, the need for high quality, bilingual education is immense. Charlotte Bilingual Preschool is preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
The most recent 2023-2024 CMS data shows that over 31% of students identify as Hispanic/Latino, however over 70% of Hispanic/Latino third graders are not proficient in reading and only 16% of Hispanic/Latino students, grades 3-8, are considered college and career ready.
We are a lead driver in our community’s efforts to improve these outcomes within CMS and across our city.

UNIQUE APPROACHES

We offer a 5-star licensed dual language preschool program. We help children build the kindergarten readiness and English-language skills they need to be successful, while also cultivating the long-term advantages of bilingualism.

Two generation programming means families are empowered with the tools they need to sustain their children’s education long-term, and programs are designed in partnership with families.

Wraparound services include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and family counseling, all bilingual and all on-site. We are focused on removing barriers so that children can succeed long-term.

Outcomes

CltBP aims to promote children’s development of language skills in both English and Spanish. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students meeting widely held expectations in both English and Spanish language increased from 7% at the beginning of the year to 78% at the end of the year. The percentage of students meeting widely held expectations in both English and Spanish literacy increased from 21% at the beginning of the year to 87% at the end of the year. The evidence is clear: CltBP promotes strong growth in children’s first and second languages, emphasizing the benefits of implementing our dual language model.

 

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6300 Highland Ave| Charlotte, NC 28215

704-535-8080

Since 2014, Charlotte Bilingual Preschool has been awarded the highest ranking by the North Carolina Division of Child Development.

Charlotte Bilingual Preschool is proud to be a partner in the Smart Start of Mecklenburg network.

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