About Us
The story behind Meyal
Meyal began as La Casita Day School in 2013, founded by sisters Irene and Maria Silva with one clear goal: to create the Spanish immersion preschool they could not find for their own family.
What started in a small casita with eight students quickly grew into Sonoma County’s first structured Spanish immersion preschool center. Families were not just looking for childcare. They were looking for intention, curriculum, and a place where children could truly become bilingual while developing confidence, curiosity, and strong academic foundations.
Today, Meyal builds on that legacy with an expanded vision.
We combine daily Spanish immersion with arts-integrated STREAM learning to prepare children socially, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively for kindergarten and beyond. Our program exceeds California early learning standards while preserving what matters most in early childhood: joy, connection, and a deep love of learning.
Meyal is rooted in heritage, discipline, and heart. Inspired by the work ethic and resilience of our father, Miguel Silva Garcia, and shaped by over three decades of educational and leadership experience, we continue to grow with one purpose in mind:
To prepare children not just for school, but for life.
Meet the founders
Sisters Irene and Maria Silva built Meyal with a shared belief that early childhood education should nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
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Together they bring decades of experience in bilingual education and a deep commitment to creating a school where children feel inspired, supported, and excited to learn every day.
Irene Silva - Co-founder
Maria Silva - Co-founder
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VISION
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Our vision is that our students will lead with kindness, confidence, and compassion in the areas of life that matter most.
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MISSION
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Our mission is to create a safe, structured, and joyful environment where children grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and creatively, while supporting and empowering the teachers who guide them.
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PURPOSE
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To provide early childhood education that exceeds California state standards and empowers children to enter their next school confident, prepared, and ready to succeed, in Spanish and English.
Meyal's foundation
How we bring this into life
At Meyal, our vision is not just something we say. It is reflected in the values we practice every day, in our classrooms, our relationships, and our community.
Love & respect
We teach kindness toward oneself, others, and the planet.
Joyfull learning
We build strong academic foundations through curiosity, creativity, and play.
Community
We foster meaningful relationships and collaboration between children, families, and educators.
Growth & well-being
We support balanced development of mind, body, and spirit.
Cultural awareness
We celebrate language, diversity, and the beauty of different perspectives.
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