Uno Dos Tres Academy

Uno Dos Tres Academy is a Spanish dual immersion preschool and childcare center where teachers are fluent in both English and Spanish, and both languages are naturally spoken throughout the day. The program uses a thematic curriculum that incorporates children’s interests, developmental areas, and teacher-led moments.

• Ages: 6 months–5 years old
• Schedule: Infant and toddler hours Monday–Friday 7:30am–5:00pm; preschool hours Monday–Friday 7:00am–5:00pm

Uno Dos Tres Academy is a bilingual Spanish immersion child development center dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment. The Sellwood location serves children from 6 months to 5 years old, and the St. Johns location serves children ages 12 months to 5 years and welcomes up to fifty children. Tours are being scheduled for families applying to Preschool for All (PFA) who plan to list Uno Dos Tres Academy as one of their preschool options, as well as for families seeking care in infant or toddler classrooms who already have an active waitlist application with Uno Dos Tres Academy.

In 2008, owner Karla Elias opened the doors to Uno Dos Tres Academy in the Sellwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland with four children enrolled, and in 2016 the program expanded with a second location in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland. Karla holds a B.A. in Child and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive learning spaces that honor each child’s abilities, interests, and learning styles while encouraging strong family involvement and community connection. Karla and her team believe in the potential of every child and strive to give children a strong foundation for their future school experiences.

Last updated July 13, 2026.