Families who would like their young children to start to learn the 2nd most spoken language in the United Stated when their brains are most ready and able to benefit.

Content updated Dec. 4, 2025

Escuelita Alegría Spanish Immersion Preschool is a year-round all day, play based Spanish Immersion preschool for children ages two through six. No previous Spanish experience is necessary. All lead teachers have at least one college degree and are native speakers.

We also offer summer care by the week from May - August for ages two - eight.

M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm
16 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO 65201 (We are located inside of First Presbyterian Church, renting space in their Child Development Center)
(573) 823-8085
Email: info@easipreschool.com

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For more information:

Call: 573-681-5250 or

E-Mail: schoolofeducation@lincolnu.edu

If you want to work in the field of education or you love working with children, a job as a paraprofessional may be a good place to start. This career allows you to supervise students as they do learning activities under the direction of the lead teacher.

https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/how-do-i-become-paraprofessional-and-do-i-need-be-certified

Are you looking for a rewarding career in the educational field? Substitute teachers are in high demand!! Learn more about how you can become certified to teach.

https://dese.mo.gov/educator-quality/certification/substitute-teachers

Early Childhood Education Certificate of Specialization prepares Early Learning Assistant graduates to support children and families by providing responsive care and quality education under the supervision of Early Childhood teachers in childcare, Head Start, Early Head Start, and public school programs.

https://www.macc.edu/early-learning-assistant-certificate-of-specialization/

The MACC Early Childhood Education program prepares graduates to support children and families by providing responsive care and quality education as a teacher/caregiver or director in a childcare center, family childcare home, a Head Start, or Early Head Start program.

www.macc.edu/early-childhood-education-certificate/