Education on Wheels
Xiente's mobile preschool is bringing education to your front door! The Busesito delivers early childhood education and development opportunities directly to Philadelphia neighborhoods for children who may not have access to traditional preschools.
Preschool That Comes to You
Xiente's mobile preschool (Busesito) is a unique educational service that brings preschool programs directly to different Philadelphia neighborhoods. We've designed the Busesito to provide early childhood education and development opportunities for children who may not have access to traditional brick-and-mortar preschools.
The Busesito serves three interconnected goals: preparing children for kindergarten, building capacity among informal childcare providers, and connecting families to Xiente's full economic mobility ecosystem.
5 hrs
Weekly instruction per cohort
2
Cohorts served simultaneously
6 mo
Program duration per cohort
3–5
Ages served (years)
Three Pillars of Impact
Kindergarten Readiness
The Busesito provides academic enrichment for 3–5 year olds with kindergarten readiness. Two cohorts receive five hours of academic instruction per week — two 2.5-hour sessions in mornings or afternoons — over a six-month period. Instruction supports IEP goals for children who currently have IEPs.
Capacity & Quality Building
Xiente's Busesito provides informal childcare providers with coaching and quality improvement support. We create a support system for informal providers, aiming to increase their capacity to provide quality educational experiences for children in their care, connecting them to partners with additional tools and services.
Economic Mobility for Families
Busesito families are connected to Xiente's full suite of programs and services that advance economic mobility — from financial counseling and housing support to workforce development and community leadership opportunities.
Bring the Busesito to Your Neighborhood
Whether you're a parent looking to enroll your child, an informal childcare provider interested in coaching, or a community partner — the Busesito is here for you.
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