A Learning Environment Built for the Whole Child

At Ellemercito, learning is not confined to worksheets or rigid routines. It is alive, relational, creative, and connected to the real world. Our unique approach blends academic strength, emotional safety, and hands-on exploration so every child can grow with confidence and joy.

Academic Foundations

Small-group instruction in ELA, math, science, and history with personalized support.

Hands-On Workshops

Woodworking, game design, digital creation, culinary arts, performing arts, nature-based learning, and more.

Emotional Intelligence

A safe, supportive environment where children feel seen, valued, and connected.

How We Learn: A Rhythm That Honors the Whole Child

Mornings — Academic Foundations

Afternoons — Expert-Led Workshops

Learning Beyond the Classroom

At Ellemercito, learning is lived. Students explore the world through experiences that build curiosity, courage, creativity, and real-world skills.

Pathways That Empower Futures

We are expanding our long-term vision by growing pathways that help students discover their strengths, passions, and purpose.

Leadership Pathway

Performing Arts Pathway

Our Students Are Growing — In Every Way

We are expanding our long-term vision by growing pathways that help students discover their strengths, passions, and purpose.

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Gained one full year of reading growth in six months.

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Gained one full year of math growth in six months.

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Showed increased confidence, participation & emotional regulation.

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Engaged weekly in hands-on creative or skill-building workshops.

Your Donation Directly Supports

Every Child Has a Story

Kaylyn has grown so much as a leader at Ellemercito. She consistently shows kindness, supports younger students, and is a positive role model in our community. This year, she’ll be performing in our upcoming showcase—bringing her love of the performing arts, from ballet to playing the guitar.

She has also discovered new passions through our Nature Days and Game Design workshops, embracing every opportunity to learn, create, and shine.

Your support creates stories like hers—stories of confidence, belonging, and joyful learning.

From Our Founder

An image of Lizette Valles.

“We created Ellemercito to offer children a learning experience rooted in curiosity, creativity, emotional intelligence, and real-world purpose. Thank you for supporting this vision. Together, we are building pathways that empower futures, expand possibilities, and honor every child’s humanity.”

 Lizette Valles, Founder

Help Us Build the Future of Learning

We are committed to making Ellemercito accessible to families who deeply value this kind of learning environment. Your contribution helps us keep tuition equitable while continuing to offer high-quality, hands-on, emotionally intelligent education.