Getting to Know Aby Early Learning Center
A bilingual daycare and preschool in Provo, UT, built on balanced nutrition, hands-on learning, and genuine care for every child.
So Much More Than Daycare
ABY isn't just a place where your child plays, eats, and stays safe while you work. It's an early learning center. Here, every child is seen, heard, and nurtured in every dimension:
- Sensory stimulation: touching, exploring, feeling, experimenting.
- Educational stimulation: learning through play, at their own pace of development.
- Social-emotional stimulation: learning to share, take turns, express their feelings, and be part of a community.
We're a high-quality bilingual (Spanish-English) program in Provo, UT, licensed F22-88341, led by Elvira Santa Fe de Canoso, an educator with 42 years of experience and a current National CDA Credential #C000233666.
We believe in mindful nutrition: no sugary juices, an emphasis on vegetables, with menus adapted for babies from 12 months through children up to age 5, following CACFP guidelines.
The Principles Behind Every Day
Nurturing Environment
Every teacher is focused on making children feel safe, valued, and excited to be here.
Bilingual Enrichment
English and Spanish are woven into songs, stories, and everyday routines.
Balanced Nutrition
Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are part of every full day of care.
Safety First
Secure pickup and drop-off procedures, licensed operations, and security cameras at the entrance and in every classroom give families complete peace of mind.
Community-Minded
We work with state subsidy programs so quality early learning is within reach.
School Readiness
Our preschool curriculum builds the letters, numbers, and social skills kids need next.
Taught & Cared For by a Bilingual Team
Our teachers move comfortably between English and Spanish all day long, so children build vocabulary in both languages naturally, through play, not flashcards.
- Background-checked staff, trained in emergencies, first aid, and CPR
- Low teacher-to-child ratios
- Ongoing training in early childhood care
- Annual on-site supervision visits from Utah state licensing staff
Meet Your Teachers
The caring, bilingual educators behind every day at ABY.
Elvira Santa Fe
Director & Lead TeacherElvira holds a bachelor's and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education, along with Montessori training and more than 42 years of experience working with young children. Her career has included teaching students in the community, guiding the school district's Initial Training Team, and speaking and publishing research in the field. She also led CIEDI, a stimulation center for children with special needs, and holds a current CDA Certificate. Today, she brings that experience to Aby Early Learning Center as director and lead teacher.
Karen
Infant TeacherKaren is the infant teacher. She has three completed semesters of special education and a nursing degree. While her studies weren't focused on early education, she has a deep sensitivity for young children, caring for them with great tenderness and responsibility. She organizes their schedules and feeding, reads them stories, and sings songs. She loves taking them to play in their own space and has fun right alongside them. Babies are very safe with her.
Safety & Licensing You Can Count On
Come Meet Our Team in Person
Tours are no pressure, and a great way to see if Aby feels right for your family.