ABOUT US!
We are a team of trained educators with backgrounds in music, math and Spanish.
A Chiquiticos instructor presents our curriculum face-to-face in an interactive, musical experience.
We are passionate about music and the role it plays in early development!
Catalina
Creative
She is always holding a book or crayon in her paws. Her tiny, fluffy tail wags excitedly whenever she discovers a new story, and you can often find her lost in a book or coloring in her favorite pictures. She loves to sing her heart out with a joyful tune and dance around with twirls and happy hops. With her boundless creativity and upbeat energy, she’s always spreading positivity and inspiring others to be great, just like her!
Paco
Brave
He is the ultimate sports enthusiast, full of energy and ready to take on any challenge! His wagging tail is never still when he’s on the move. He’s the first to cheer on his friends and never backs down from a challenge. Always up for fun, his positivity and can-do attitude make him the life of the party—whether he’s scoring the winning goal or just making everyone laugh with his playful antics!
Alegria
Wise
She is sweet and a gentle soul with a love for all things math! With big, soft eyes and a warm smile, she’s a bit reserved but has a brilliant mind that shines when it comes to numbers. Despite her quiet nature, she’s incredibly smart and loves sharing her discoveries with those who ask. Her thoughtful vibe makes her the perfect mix of cute, smart, and endearing!
Mono
Talented
He is energetic and a ball of joy, always on the move and full of life! With his trumpet and mischievous grin, he’s never shy—constantly dancing, crawling, and leaping from tree to tree, making every moment a rhythm-filled adventure. With his upbeat spirit and playful charm, this monkey turns the world into a musical masterpiece!
Chiquiticos (Cheek Ee Teek O’s)
is Spanish for “little ones” or “Itsy bitsy.”
We are a development organization with the goal of promoting the integral development of children. Music and playful learning, our core educational tools, contribute to the development of memory, facilitate the expression of feelings and ideas, help children to critically assess concepts, favor their socio-cultural integration, and expand their linguistic possibilities.
MEET OUR DIRECTOR
María Huertas
FOUNDER / PEDAGOGY DIRECTOR
Maria is a native Spanish speaker from Colombia. She is a singer, composer, educator and founder of Chiquiticos. Maria studied classical voice, media studies and Music at the University of California – Berkeley.
The idea of Chiquiticos (colloquial Spanish for “little ones”) was born from Maria’s love for children and music. After years of professional experience as a teacher in the areas of music and foreign languages, Maria Huertas recognized the important psychological and social functions of music in early learning and is working to integrate it into a general education curriculum. She used her background and training in music to create a program that would be fun, enriching, and original. She created the materials, songs, and lessons of Chiquiticos herself, bringing to life a program from the heart.