Learn by doing
Play-based activities build language, early literacy and number sense at the same time.
About Dulce Hogar
A sweet home where children grow up bilingual
Dulce Hogar means "sweet home." It's a small, home-based Spanish immersion preschool in New Braunfels, where children learn through play, creativity, nature, movement, curiosity and connection.
Our founder
Rocio Pineda
15+ years with children & familiesPositive Discipline Certified EducatorFormer Head Start teacherCertified yoga teacherMom of three boys
For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children and families. Teaching has been such a meaningful part of my life, first in California and now, I’m so happy to be able to continue that journey here in Texas.
As a teacher, I’ve learned so much about children, learning, patience, and connection. As a mom of three boys, I’ve learned even more about love, letting go, listening, and creating a space where our children feel safe enough to grow into who they are.
I’m a Positive Discipline Certified educator, a former Head Start teacher, and a certified yoga teacher, and all of those experiences have shaped the way I see children and the kind of environment I want to create.
Dulce Hogar is my little way of bringing all of that together. A small, home-based Spanish immersion preschool here in New Braunfels, where learning will happen through play, creativity, nature, movement, curiosity, and connection.
I’ll also be offering Spanish immersion + arts & crafts for school-age children, because I couldn’t stop myself at preschool.
I’m so excited to finally say: This is Dulce Hogar.
Nurturing Hearts, Building a Better Future.
Corazones que nutren, un futuro mejor.
Con cariño, Rocio
How we teach
Immersion through play
We don't teach Spanish as a lesson. We live it together. Children hear it when they're greeted, when they wash their hands, when they build with blocks and when they listen to a story. Meaning comes from routines, gestures, pictures and songs, so even a child who has never heard Spanish feels at home quickly.
Same words, every day
Predictable routines and repeated phrases help children understand first, then speak.
Whole child
Kindness, patience, sharing and confidence matter as much as letters and numbers.
What we value
Our promise to families
Warm
Like family, never institutional.
Joyful
Sunshine, songs and play every day.
Trustworthy
Safe, licensed and open with parents.
Bilingual
Spanish first, and English-friendly for every family.
Our space
Take a look inside
Photo: Classroom
Photo: Reading corner
Photo: Outdoor play area
Ven a visitarnos
Come see Dulce Hogar for yourself
Meet Rocio, step inside the classroom, and ask every question on your list. Tours are free and there's no obligation.