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Who We Are

Harbor Spanish Club is a private Spanish language enrichment and cultural immersion program. Our program is designed by professionals experienced in education and child development; however, we are not a K–12 school, a daycare, or an accredited educational institution.

About

Harbor Spanish Club was born from Irma Rubio and Juan Zambrano’s dream of creating a place where learning Spanish is an authentic, fun, and meaningful experience.

As a family and co-founders, we share the conviction that languages are best learned when they are lived. That is why we created a space where children, youth, and adults can build confidence communicating in Spanish while discovering the richness of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Our program combines professional expertise, ongoing training, and a deep commitment to the safety, respect, and well-being of every participant. It has been designed based on solid professional experience in education and child development.

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Our background:

  • Over 14 years of experience supporting the learning and development of children and families in both Mexico and the United States

  • 7 years working with children in educational settings in Guadalajara, Jalisco

  • 7 years collaborating with the Olympic Educational Service District 114 (OESD 114) on early education and family support programs

  • Experience as a Home Visitor, supporting families and promoting child development

Current certifications:

  • CPR and First Aid

  • Washington State Food Handler Permit

  • Background check and fingerprinting approved by DCYF for working with minors

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Education, building on years of hands-on experience with continued, up-to-date training. This experience shapes every activity we design — and it's the foundation behind the Harbor 4C + TPR Method, built around communication, creativity, human connection, and culture.

Safety and communication for families

Family peace of mind is a top priority. To ensure this, we use Brightwheel, a secure platform that facilitates communication and program organization. With Brightwheel, families can:

• Check their children in and out

• Receive important announcements and reminders

• Communicate directly with our team

• Access photos and shared activities (with authorization)

• View calendars, documents, and payment information in one place

Our mission

To inspire people of all ages to communicate confidently in Spanish through meaningful experiences, real conversations, and cultural activities — fostering learning, creativity, and connection within individuals and across communities.

Our vision

To be the leading Spanish club in Gig Harbor and beyond, where people learn the language in a natural, practical, and fun way — strengthening bonds between cultures and building a community that values bilingualism and lifelong learning.