Our Programs
From first words to kindergarten ready
Our new Infant Program offers a nurturing start with Spanish immersion every day. From Early Pre-K at 16 months, children can continue through our five-level progression as teachers and staff evaluate their emotional and academic readiness.
The Journey
Level Progression Visual
Explore each level to see the specific milestones your child achieves as they grow with us.
16mo - 2y
The Awakening
Early Pre-K
2 - 3y
The Connection
Pre-K
2 - 3y
The Expression
Pre-K
4+ y
The Literacy
K-Readiness
4+ y
The Fluency
K-Readiness
Our level system honors each child's individual development pace. We do not push children forward before they are ready, and we do not hold them back when they are. Teachers and staff continuously evaluate each child's emotional readiness, language acquisition, social development, and academic foundations to determine the right time to advance.
Infant Program
A safe, caring beginning with experienced teachers and Spanish immersion every day. Choose two, three, or five days per week.
Early Pre-K
Where the journey begins. Our youngest learners build language, friendships, and confidence through play, music, and bilingual daily routines.
Pre-K
Two progression levels where children deepen their Spanish vocabulary, build foundational academic skills, and develop emotional fluency.
Kindergarten Readiness
Our highest levels prepare children for elementary school with bilingual literacy, math foundations, and the emotional confidence to thrive anywhere next.
Kindergarten
Our new full Kindergarten. A 90/10 immersion grade with kindergarten standards, small classes, and authentic meals included.
Single Day Drop-Off
Care for a single no-school day. $125 per student, food and all activities included. No weekly enrollment required.
After-School Explorers
Spanish immersion with Lake Elmo Elementary, Monday through Friday, 2:45 to 6:00 p.m. $110/week includes a healthy snack and all activities.
Before & After School Enrichment
Extended Spanish immersion through specialized after-school activities.
Summer Camps
Immersive bilingual adventures when school is out.
How Children Advance
Our evaluation process is continuous and holistic. Teachers look for milestones in emotional regulation, social independence, language comprehension, and academic readiness. Whether you are just starting to explore Spanish immersion preschool in Woodbury or weighing exactly what to look for in a program, we partner closely with families, discussing progress regularly so that when the time comes to advance to the next level, everyone is confident the child is ready to thrive.
Life at AFA
See our classrooms in motion
Everyday moments from our Woodbury academy, straight from our Facebook and TikTok.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child attend for just one day?
What ages does Alma Flor Ada serve?
How does my child move up a level?
Do we need to speak Spanish at home?
What does each program cost?
Why families choose AFA
Built for how young children actually learn
Low teacher-to-student ratios
About 10 students to 1 teacher on average, and as low as 5 to 1 in our youngest classes, so every child gets real attention and more language interaction.
Native Spanish-speaking teachers
Authentic pronunciation, rhythm, idiom, and culture from educators across the Spanish-speaking world, not textbook Spanish.
Transparent tuition
You know exactly what enrollment costs before you ever tour. No surprises and no pressure, with monthly options and sibling discounts.
Year-round, aligned to District 833
40 weeks of 90/10 Spanish immersion plus 12 weeks of summer STEM and language programming, on a calendar that fits Woodbury families.
Tuition is transparent at AFA
We believe families deserve to know what enrollment costs before they tour. Toddler Program tuition is $460/week. PreK/Kindergarten Program tuition is $420/week.