BLC offers an excellent environment for children in their afterschool, summer camp, and school closure care programs.
Beyond that, BLC helps families by providing childcare in unexpected situations.
Ahead of the Minneapolis public schools teacher's strike, receiving an email from BLC that they were working hard to offer child care for the duration of the strike was a weight off my shoulders. This allowed our family to keep working.
Our 1st grader had a difficult time in school last year. With big changes within the school district, being forced to move to a new school, a teacher who was more inflexible with students than we had before, and coming back to in person learning after the Pandemic the transitions were quite overwhelming. BLC staff really met our kiddo where she was at, they gave her reassurance, confidence, and love at the beginning and end of each school day. She looked forward to being with them and the extra classes they offered in the afternoons were fantastic. She felt like she was loved and listened to and the staff's creativity in their group projects went above and beyond. She was so proud of her accomplishments and friendships at BLC. I feel that this group of people made a huge impact on our family and helped to sooth the anxieties and struggles that could have derailed my child's educational experience. I am so grateful for their partnership.
The team at the Bilingual Learning Center is phenomenal. During one of the distance learning months my 6 year old twins attended BLC. My son had some challenging moments, including severe separation anxiety and lack of focus. Blanca and her team handled the situation in the most loving and professional way. They were extremely patient with him, even when he was not making good choices with his behavior. They also provided extra attention and dedication to help get caught up on his school work, given his ease to get distracted. The kids had lots of fun. Thank you!!!!
My daughter started attending BLC when she started kindergarten. It bonded her to her school like nothing else. Her confidence and creativity have soared and she always hates leaving. She wants to go to school early and stay late just to be at BLC. Her teachers are thoughtful, creative, fun, and kind. We love it!!!
Soy Doctor en Educación, he enseñado exitosamente en todos los niveles de Educación y por mas de treinta años. Recomiendo sin reservas el programa de Bilingual Learning Center porque es un programa bilingüe , donde los niños se sienten apreciados, valorados seguros y felices, cuatro elementos que son muy importantes para lograr que los estudiantes sean niños felices y exitosos en sus estudios y en la vida. I am a Doctor in Education with more than thirty years of teaching at every level in Education and I would recommend this he Bilingual Learning Center program, because it is an organized bilingual program in which the child feels cared, appreciated, safe and happy. Four elements that any students needs to be successful in their classes and in their lives. .
¡BLC es un programa maravilloso! ¡Crean un espacio seguro y acogedor para todos! Sus clases son todas muy únicas y divertidas. ¡El personal realmente se preocupa por sus hijos y sus familias!
BLC is a wonderful program! They create a safe and welcoming space for anybody! Their classes are all very unique and fun. The staff really cares about their kids and their families!
My daughter loved ALL the BLC classes. She was always excited to participate in different sessions. BLC has many options for kids.
My son loved BLC and its loving-caring teachers. The staff is warm and welcoming. The program provides rich multicultural experiences and fun age-appropriate activities for all. My son was always safe and happy there! Gracias BLC!
Our son loves BLC and has experienced a wonderful range of experiences we wouldn’t have the time to run him to separately including cultural cooking, karate and soccer. He also started getting some great help with reading. The core program is also excellent- the instructors are warm, provide a calm and loving atmosphere and regularly expose the kids to new learning experiences. We get complaints from our son if we pick him up too early from BLC!
Excellent teachers and programming! My daughter has participated in Cooking, Mexican Dance, Martial Arts, and Art and has loved them all!
The team at BLC is amazing. They show genuine understanding for my children. The programming gives my children opportunities to play in a safe and healthy way.
My daughter loves staying at BLC. In fact, she doesn't want to go home when I come to pick her up! I witness her playing with toys, coloring, making projects, and interacting with the teachers and peers. The staff seems to care about the kids a lot. I'm glad my daughter is there.
BLC has been a wonderfully inviting place for my son to make friends, have fun, and learn many new things -- including Spanish! The BLC staff are always accommodating and truly care for the kids in their program.
BLC has been a wonderful addition to our family life! As a parent, I can't thank the BLC staff enough for their continuous flexibility and nurturing love and care toward my son. He enjoys every minute of it! As a teacher, I love seeing our students getting access to this rich Spanish after school program where they can make new friends and embrace hidden talents through music, dance, cooking, sports, etc. Blanca, Nora and Adriana are so loving and take care of all children as their own. We are very blessed to have them as part of our Windom community!
The WERC program is excellent! I only wish this amazing enrichment experience had been around when my own children were in school. I am frequently able to observe what is happening and I am always impressed. What fortunate parents and children who get to be part of this high quality supplement to Spanish immersion.
Diane Hedberg, Windom teacher
The WERC staff is so caring and loving and we are thrilled with the experience our daughter has had with the program. It gives her another opportunity to speak and hear Spanish, to play with kids from different ages, and to explore fun classes like learning about recycling, photography, jewelry, and more. She loves the crafts projects!
WERC has been an amazing program for my daughters. They offer quality enrichment programs in caring and creative environment. We feel blessed to have access to this wonderful after school program.
The W.E.R.C. program is beyond wonderful! my kids love it, the staff is awesome, caring, nurturing, professional, and fun! They offer daycare as well as different after school activities like Mexican dance, theater, chess, basketball, soccer and more; there is something for everyone.
What makes this program different is the marvelous staff lead by Blanca, Nora and Adriana. They are super helpful, flexible and LOVE the children. W.E.R.C. rocks!!