Children who attend bilingual daycare centers in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo begin learning a second language even before they can speak Portuguese. In some institutions, all communication with babies aged one to three is done in English. According to educators interviewed by the publication, this is a phase in which learning a foreign language is facilitated by children's still-forming brains.
The article mentions the "GLOBO Daycare Guide," a tool that gathers approximately 300 early childhood education schools in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The guide offers information such as tuition fees, schedules, location, infrastructure, and teaching methodology of each institution.
Among the schools mentioned are Maple Bear, located in Rio de Janeiro, and Red House International School, in São Paulo. Both offer bilingual education services for young children.
According to the article, English is the foreign language most offered by the bilingual daycare centers participating in the guide. The piece is part of a series on how to choose the best daycare for children, also addressing topics such as bilingual literacy, live cameras, and outdoor space.
