The Italian Commerce Association (IT-COMM) is proud to welcome La Piccola Scuola as its newest member and is excited to announce that La Piccola Scuola will be open for business in September in Santa Rosa, using the Reggio Emilia approach to teach Italian to children 3 to 14 years.

A World-Renowned Approach. A Foundation for Life.

The Reggio Emilia philosophy—born in Italy and celebrated around the world—is more than a philosophy; it is a way of seeing children as strong, capable, and full of potential. It has been studied by top universities, respected by global educators, and implemented in some of the most innovative early learning programs across continents.

Children in Reggio-inspired environments are not just given worksheets—they are given the world: real materials, deep questions, and space to think, build, express, and collaborate. It is an approach that values intellect and imagination equally, honoring each child’s unique rhythm and voice.

And we take the time to listen to that voice.

At our Italian heritage enrichment program, your child is nurtured by this philosophy. With roots in Italy and eyes on the future, we provide the kind of learning that builds confident thinkers, empathetic communicators, and creative problem-solvers—the very qualities needed for tomorrow’s world.

To find out more, please click https://lapiccolascuola.org. Check out open houses, enrollment processes, and read about the funders, teachers, and volunteers. You can also call 408-343-9001.

Stay tuned to read about new initiatives by IT-COMM, geared to support Italian cultural and culinary education in the Bay Area.