La Caseta

A nature-centered start to learning

La Caseta is an early childhood education project in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood. According to its website, it has been operating since 2000 and describes itself as a place where children grow with care, freedom, and a connection to nature. The project presents itself as a living educational alternative in which children take the lead in their own learning.

Educational approach

The center follows a relaxed daily rhythm and lists its hours as 9 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Its approach is based on play, attentive observation, and respectful guidance, with time to arrive, play, eat, and say goodbye. The website emphasizes letting children lead their own discoveries through play and nature.

Spaces

La Caseta has five distinct environments that form part of its educational approach:

• Pati Gran: An outdoor area for open-ended play, movement, and contact with nature.
• Sala de llum: A bright room with light tables, translucent materials, and sensory corners.
• Sala de pedra: A room with exposed stone walls for quiet, stories, and rest.
• Sala de fusta: A warm room with blocks and natural materials for building.
• La cuina: A space for meals and artistic expression, with fresh food and unhurried preparation.

Reviews

The website displays an average rating of 4.9 stars on Google. Reviews highlight connections with children, emotional support, and family involvement. Comments describe positive experiences over several years and children adjusting even when they did not speak Catalan.

Location and contact

La Caseta is at Carrer de Mateu, 16, in Gràcia, 08012 Barcelona. Phone: +34 622 137 124. Email: info@la-caseta.com. The center also offers WhatsApp for visit requests and has an Instagram account, @lacasetacooperativa. Its website has a newsletter signup for project news, openings, and activities.