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About Us

Little Linguists Hoboken ¡en español por favor!

Bilingual Early Learning and Dual Language immersion early childhood center. Nurturing young minds in English and Spanish.

Experienced & Caring Teachers

Strong Parent-Teacher Communication

Our Approach

Bienvenidos! Welcome!

Little Linguists is Spanish immersion program daycare center for children ages 1-6 years. Founded by two Hoboken moms with a passion for Spanish culture & language learning, Little Linguists is a world-class child care center devoted to developing Hoboken’s Little Linguists.

Margarita Garcia

Co-Founder & Co-Owner | Chief of Curriculum, Operations & Brand
A lifelong Hoboken resident, Margarita Garcia was born and raised in the community where she continues to serve and love today.

Margarita is a proud Hoboken High School alumna. Margarita later pursued Business studies at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City.

For over a decade, Margarita served as the Summer Camp, Aftercare, and Enrichment Coordinator at Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa), where she championed bilingual education and created meaningful experiences that celebrate cultural diversity. Her previous roles include Unit Director at the Hoboken Boys and Girls Club and co-teacher at Stevens Cooperative School, further reflecting her commitment to youth development.

Margarita’s journey and passion in co-founding, creating, and shaping Little Linguists' curriculum began with a simple, heartfelt goal: to create a space where her own son could learn and thrive in a nurturing Spanish environment.

Margarita currently serves as a board member for Community Lifestyle, a nonprofit supporting Hoboken youth, where she continues to advocate for strong, connected families and accessible community programs.

In 2025, during Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Hoboken honored Margarita with a proclamation recognizing her dedication and impact on the local community.

At the heart of Margarita’s work is her deep belief in the power of language immersion to shape confident, culturally aware children. As a proud mother of three bilingual children, she brings both personal and professional passion to her mission of nurturing multilingual families and strengthening community bonds to her role of Director of Little Linguists.

Susan Costomiris

Co-Founder, Co-Owner & Director Of Operations
Susan Costomiris, CPA, PMP: Susan brings more than a decade of leadership and hands-on experience in bilingual and early childhood education. She served as a Board Trustee of HoLa from 2009 to 2019 and as Finance Manager for HoLa’s Summer Camp, Aftercare, and Enrichment programs from 2010 to 2019. She has also been a dedicated board member of HOPES since 2015.

As a proud parent, Susan has witnessed firsthand the lifelong impact of immersion education. Her daughter, now in college, is fully bilingual and biliterate after thriving in an immersion program. Her passion for language and culture continues today as a film student who recently directed a Spanish-language film in Peru.

After a successful corporate career in finance and project management, Susan now focuses her energy on ensuring the smooth operations of Little Linguists. Outside of her work, she is passionate about giving back to her community in many ways, including supporting efforts to rescue and care for cats.

Amira Parreno

Center Director
Amira Parreno is a trilingual early childhood education professional, born in Guayaquil - Ecuador and raised in Milan, Italy. She holds a degree from the University of Milano-Bicocca and a Child Development Associate (CDA)

Amira is a proud mother of two children growing up in a trilingual environment. In 2018, she returned to early childhood education and joined Little Linguists, starting as a teacher and serving as Manager since 2022.

Her extensive experience as a leader in diverse settings has shaped her thoughtful, inspiring leadership style. Committed to lifelong learning, Amira holds a CDA credential and regularly participates in professional development courses, bringing a global, multicultural perspective to high-quality early childhood education.

Amira strongly believes that children thrive in safe, calm, and nurturing environments. She is dedicated to creating spaces where children feel secure, confident, and inspired to learn, while families feel supported, reassured, and connected. A firm believer in multicultural education, she strives to expand children’s horizons through language, culture, and inclusive learning experiences, providing both excellence in education and a sense of community.
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