Frequently Asked Questions

SGA is a 50/50 dual-language program: children spend half the day in Spanish and half in English, with English literacy built in at every age. Your family doesn't need to speak Spanish at home.

Spanish Grove Academy opened in Stone Oak in 2010 and is now part of the Edquisitive Montessori family of schools.

No. Our families are a mix of English-only and Spanish-speaking households, and children from both thrive here. Half of the school day is in Spanish and half in English, so every child builds both languages. Spanish Grove Academy is the perfect start to your child's bilingual education!

The average class size is 14-16 students with a total student body of approximately 130 students.

At Spanish Grove Academy we take this process very seriously. Our goal is provide each applicant family the opportunity to learn as much as they can about the school and find the proper match between student and classroom. We like to think we provide an opportunity for all of our students to thrive while offering our families the best experience possible.

Students are tested for cognitive and grade level competencies for ages Pre-K2 and above.

Since our classrooms are limited, we do encourage early submission of applications. With that being said, we do offer rolling admissions throughout the entire year, where space is available. If a program is full, you may complete the application steps in order to be placed on the wait list until space becomes available. Our families who began their experience at SGA on the wait list and have since graduated from the program will tell you, it is worth the wait!

The school is open Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm. Most classes begin their academic day at 8:00am and end between 2:15pm and 2:30pm. After care program is conducted from 2:30pm - 6:00pm. The full 7am-6pm is covered by the monthly tuition; there is no extra charge for the after care program at this time.

One all-inclusive rate covers meals, materials, and enrichment such as music, yoga, and STEM. The full 7:00 am to 6:00 pm day is included, with no extra charge for after care at this time. Rates are shared on your tour.

We have found that a consistent academic program for children provides the very best result. Families who enroll in SGA are looking for the highest quality program which will provide the best start to their child's academic future. With this in mind, we do not offer "part time", but instead our academic days are Monday - Friday with a dismissal of 2:30p unless you elect to participate in after care which is available until 6:00p.

We have a diverse Faculty and Staff! Our teachers come from around the globe including Spain, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Mexico to name a few.

Yes, all faculty, staff and volunteers (including parent volunteers) must complete a series a background checks including the Department of Public Safety criminal history database, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Central Registry abuse/neglect history database, the Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history database and an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check. These checks are reissued annually.

All lead teachers, including in our early preschool classrooms, hold at least a bachelor's degree. Every teacher takes part in ongoing professional development, with monthly trainings plus two annual in-service days.

Yes to all three. TEFA can provide eligible families up to $10,500 a year toward Pre-K; selection is lottery-based. Ask us on your tour and we'll walk you through it.

Yes. SGA offers summer camp for school-age children ages 6 to 12, so the Spanish keeps going all year.

As required by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) each student must have: Health Care Statement (annual physical) - A written statement signed by your health-care professional who has examined your child, indicating he/she is able to take part in the program. Download a copy of the Health Care Statement Vision & Hearing - Children ages 4 years or older must be screened for vision and hearing. Immunization Record - must meet and continue to meet requirements specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services unless your child is exempt or excepted from an immunization, and the exemption or exception is verified by a valid affidavit.

Yes! A nutritious breakfast will be served daily to students who participate in "Breakfast Club" beginning at 7:15am until 7:45am. By 8:00am, all classrooms will begin transitioning into activities and instruction. If you plan to arrive at or after 7:45am, please make arrangements for breakfast. Lunch is included for all students and exclusively by SGA. Families may not provide meals or snacks except for children who require a special diet due to religious / cultural values OR due to allergy, food intolerance or health restrictions (health care provider or dietitian document required). Menus are always posted in the Lobby and on the Classroom Parent Board.

Infants from 10 weeks through Pre-K, plus after school and summer camp for school-age children ages 6 to 12.

Yes. SGA is Cognia accredited and rated Texas Rising Star 4-Star.

Book online from the Book a Tour button at the top of any page, or call (210) 390-1470. Tours are by appointment and take about 45 minutes. Please bring a photo ID.