Onwer/Director

Hi! My name is Mayra L. Ramirez, and I’m originally from Honduras, Central America. I’m a proud mom to two wonderful daughters, Sofia and Valeria. Sofia is currently in high school, and Valeria is studying Business Marketing at the University of Idaho. Both of them entered the Boise School District through dual language programs and are now fully fluent in English!

I hold a degree in Education with a focus on Family and Consumer Sciences and spent eight years teaching Home Economics in Honduras. My husband also has a strong background in education—he taught for 15 years and served as the Director of a bilingual school. These days, he owns and operates his own roofing company and occasionally helps out with school pickups and maintenance at our preschool.

My passion for early childhood education has grown over the past eight years here in Boise. At Mayra Spanish Preschool, my team and I are fully certified and licensed. We hold current CPR/AED certifications, have passed all required background checks, and complete annual screenings through the City of Boise Licensing Department to ensure a safe and trusted environment for your child.

I design our curriculum with care, drawing inspiration from HighScope, Montessori, and the Estrellita method. Every activity and lesson is created from scratch with your child’s development, curiosity, and joy for learning in mind.

This year, I’m incredibly proud to celebrate 10 years of providing childcare in the Treasure Valley. It’s been an honor to serve this amazing community and watch so many children grow, explore, and thrive!

Assistance Director

Hi! My name is Valeria, but everyone calls me Val. I’m the Assistant Director at Mayra Spanish Preschool and the daughter of the owner, Mayra. I’ve been involved with the daycare since it first opened, and I truly love being part of this amazing community!

At the preschool, I help with a variety of responsibilities, including monthly newsletters, parent tours, managing our website and social media, organizing field trips, and planning fun events for both children and parents. I also enjoy working closely with families to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported.

Currently, I’m studying for my Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing at the University of Idaho. Most of the year, I work remotely, but I make sure to stay closely involved and am always back in Boise during breaks and holidays.

When I’m not studying or working, I love spending time with my dog, Rocco. He’s such a big part of my life that he’s even my profile picture on almost everything!

Working with children brings me so much joy, and I’m passionate about helping create a fun, safe, and enriching experience for all the little ones at our daycare.

Preschool Teacher

Hi! My name is Lorena. I was born and raised in Honduras until I was 20 years old, after which I moved to Spain, where I lived for 13 years. I love dancing, spending time with my family, traveling, and my passion is eating, haha!

In Spain, I worked in restaurants and in childcare, and that’s where I realized that I really enjoyed working with children. I didn’t know I had that calling until I came to Boise and started helping my sister at the preschool. I helped for a few months but had to return to Spain. However, I knew I wanted to come back—and this time to stay.

Since then, and for almost three years now, I’ve been working at Mayra’s Spanish Preschool, where I’ve learned to have more patience than I ever thought I had, more love, and much more affection for the children. I’ve also learned a lot from them—I never imagined that a 2, 3, or 4-year-old could teach me so much about honesty, innocence, and kindness.

I want to thank each and every one of you for the trust you’ve placed in us, for every kind gesture, every hug, and every smile.
Thank you so much for everything.

Hi! My name is María Concepción, but everyone lovingly calls me Mami Concha. I’m the proud mother of Mayra, the owner of Mayra Spanish Preschool, and Lorena, one of our wonderful teachers. I’m also known as the “grandma” of the daycare, and I’m so happy to be part of this loving, family-run community.

At the preschool, I take care of preparing delicious meals for all our little ones, and like my daughter lorena I lived in Spain for a few years. Cooking is one of my greatest joys, and I love creating nutritious, homemade dishes inspired by American, Spanish and Honduran cuisine. Food is a beautiful way to share culture, and I enjoy giving the children a variety of flavors and meals that feel like home.

You’ll almost always find me in the kitchen, happily cooking and making sure everyone is well-fed and cared for. It brings me so much joy to know that the children enjoy the meals I prepare—and nothing makes me happier than seeing them smile after a good lunch!

Hi! My name is Alexa Ramirez, and I’m originally from Honduras but spent most of my life living in Spain. Now, I’m proud to be part of the team at Mayra Spanish Preschool, where I work as the lead teacher in our baby room.

I absolutely love working with our littlest learners. Caring for babies during these early, important stages of development is something I’m truly passionate about. Every day, I focus on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where each baby can grow, explore, and feel loved.

With my background and multicultural experience, I enjoy bringing a blend of Honduran and Spanish warmth and care into the classroom. It’s a joy to watch each baby’s personality begin to shine, and I feel honored to be part of their very first learning experiences.Item description

Hi! My name is Blanca, and I’m originally from Mexico. At Mayra Spanish Preschool, I have the joy of teaching our wonderful group of toddlers—children ages 1½ to 3 years old.

This age group is full of energy, curiosity, and big milestones, and I absolutely love being part of their journey. Every day, I work to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where each child feels safe, encouraged, and excited to learn.

It’s amazing to watch how quickly they grow during this stage—learning new words, making friends, and discovering the world around them. I feel so proud to be part of these early years and to help lay the foundation for their future learning.