Reggio · Mandarin Immersion · Albany, CA
Where curiosity
speaks Mandarin.
A Reggio-inspired preschool where children don't just explore the world — they learn to question it, build within it, and name it in two languages.
A Living Laboratory
for the Whole Child
A Reggio-inspired approach teaches children to lead their own learning. Mandarin immersion gives them a second world to do it in. Together, they build the kind of mind that thrives anywhere.
The Child as the Starting Point
We don't begin with a curriculum. We begin with your child — their questions, their interests, their pace. Everything else is built around that.
The result: a child who leads their own learning — and knows it. Curiosity as curriculumMandarin: Lived
Not Just Taught
Mandarin is the language of our daily life — songs, stories, play, and connection. Children absorb it naturally, building bilingual fluency before they even know they're "learning."
The result: a child with two languages — and the cognitive flexibility that comes from living inside both. Fluency through living, not drillingLearning Made Visible
Through photos, dialogue records, and shared documentation, you see not just what your child made — but how they thought, what they struggled with, and where they grew.
The result: a child whose growth you can see, understand, and be part of — every step of the way. No black box. Full transparency
The Expertise Behind
Every Decision
Spring is founded and directed by an educator holding both a B.S. and M.S. in Child Development from San Francisco State University, with over eight years of experience in Reggio-inspired curriculum design and Mandarin bilingual education.
Her expertise informs the program from the ground up — the curriculum, the environment, the way your child is observed, and the guidance families receive. When you have a question about your child, you have direct access to someone who has both studied child development deeply and practiced it for years.
- Founder & Director · B.S. & M.S. in Child Development, SFSU
- 8+ years Reggio-inspired curriculum & teaching experience
- Specialized in Mandarin immersion & bilingual ECE
- DSS Licensed · #013424115 · Albany, CA
Every child flourishes when a teacher truly sees them.
Trusted by Families
Who Care Deeply
“Thank you so much for the wonderful care and guidance. Your patience, kindness and dedication truly mean the world to our family ”
— Preschool Parent
“Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the meaningful impact you bring to children and families.”
— Preschool Parent
“Thank you for inspiring children so thoughtfully. Our child is having fun and learning so much at preschool.”
— Preschool Parent
“Thank you for being such a thoughtful teacher and for helping our child grow with confidence.”
— Preschool Parent