Our Story, Our Heart,
Our Mission
Nuestra Historia, Nuestro Corazón, Nuestra Misión
A bilingual daycare born from a deep love of children, language, and community in Gerrardstown, West Virginia.
2025
Founded · Fundada
Nuestro PropósitoDonde Todo Comenzó
Little Alas was created with a clear mission: to provide a safe, nurturing, and culturally rich learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired.
With a strong foundation in education, Little Alas is designed to meet the needs of all learners. Children are immersed in meaningful learning experiences, supported through individualized care, and guided in developing the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive.
At Little Alas, every child is given the wings to grow, learn, and succeed.
Little Alas se creó con una misión clara: ofrecer un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, acogedor y culturalmente rico donde cada niño se sienta valorado, apoyado e inspirado.
Con una base sólida en educación, Little Alas está diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de todos los estudiantes. Los niños están inmersos en experiencias de aprendizaje significativas, apoyados mediante el cuidado individualizado y guiados en el desarrollo de las habilidades académicas, sociales y emocionales que necesitan para prosperar.
En Little Alas, a cada niño se le dan alas para crecer, aprender y tener éxito.
What We Stand For
Lo Que Defendemos
Compassionate Care
Cuidado Compasivo
Every child is treated with warmth, patience, and unconditional love. We see the whole child — not just the learner.
Cada niño es tratado con calidez, paciencia y amor incondicional. Vemos al niño en su totalidad, no solo al estudiante.
Bilingual Excellence
Excelencia Bilingüe
We immerse children in English and Spanish naturally, building true fluency through songs, play, stories, and daily conversation.
Sumergimos a los niños en inglés y español de forma natural, desarrollando una verdadera fluidez a través de canciones, juegos, historias y conversación diaria.
Play-Based Learning
Aprendizaje Lúdico
Research shows children learn best through play. Our curriculum is joyful, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate.
La investigación demuestra que los niños aprenden mejor a través del juego. Nuestro currículo es alegre, práctico y apropiado para su desarrollo.
Family Partnership
Alianza Familiar
We believe parents are a child's first teachers. We work closely with families to support learning at home and at school.
Creemos que los padres son los primeros maestros de un niño. Trabajamos estrechamente con las familias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa y en la escuela.
Safety & Trust
Seguridad y Confianza
A safe, nurturing environment is the foundation of everything. Families trust us with their most precious people — we honor that every day.
Un entorno seguro y enriquecedor es la base de todo. Las familias nos confían a sus personas más preciadas — honramos esa confianza cada día.
Celebrating Every Child
Celebrando a Cada Niño
Every child is unique and brilliant in their own way. We celebrate individual strengths, milestones, and the joy of discovery.
Cada niño es único y brillante a su manera. Celebramos las fortalezas individuales, los logros y la alegría del descubrimiento.
Two Languages,
One Bright Future
At Little Alas, bilingualism isn't just a program — it's woven into the fabric of every single day. Children hear, speak, sing, and play in both English and Spanish from the moment they arrive.
Research consistently shows that children who grow up bilingual develop stronger cognitive flexibility, better attention skills, and greater empathy for others. We believe language is a superpower — and we're here to help your child discover theirs.
Our immersive approach means children don't just learn vocabulary — they think, dream, and express themselves in two languages naturally and joyfully.
"The best time to learn a second language is childhood."
"El mejor momento para aprender un segundo idioma es la infancia."
Come See Little Alas for Yourself
Ven a conocer Little Alas por ti mismo — we'd love to meet your family.