Duolingo Announces the Grand Opening of Duo’s Treehouse

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Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) has announced the opening of Duo's Treehouse, a free bilingual learning space in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood. The initiative, part of Duolingo's social impact program 'Early Learners First', provides English/Spanish educational experiences for children aged 5 and under.

Developed in partnership with La Escuelita Arcoiris, the facility combines expertise in bilingual early childhood education with modern design. Located at The Kingsley Association, the program offers:

• Weekly learning sessions on Fridays (9:30-11:30 AM)
• Workshops and educational resources for caregivers
• Family engagement activities
• Support for cognitive and linguistic development

Free Bilingual Play and Learning Space Helps Pittsburgh’s Early Learners Thrive

PITTSBURGH, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL), the world’s leading mobile learning platform, today announced the grand opening of Duo’s Treehouse, an innovative community initiative that offers early-learning support for local families. Located near Duolingo’s company headquarters in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood, Duo’s Treehouse provides an immersive, bilingual environment where play meets education, for children aged 5 and under.

As the newest initiative under Duolingo’s social impact program, Early Learners First, Duo’s Treehouse provides enriching bilingual (English/Spanish) learning experiences for young children and their caregivers that support cognitive and linguistic development. Developed in collaboration with La Escuelita Arcoiris and Duolingo, the space blends decades of experience in bilingual early childhood education with cutting-edge design to create a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Caregivers and families will also receive valuable resources and support such as workshops, educational materials and family engagement activities, enabling them to better support their child’s development.

“The first five years of a child’s life are so important for building a strong foundation for lifelong success, and we recognize that access to quality, early learning experiences is a challenge for many families in our community,” said Kendra Ross, Duolingo’s Head of Social Impact. “We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality education and we’re committed to being good neighbors, removing barriers and creating opportunities for all families.”

Duo’s Treehouse is located at The Kingsley Association (6435 Frankstown Ave). Weekly early learning experiences are held on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and are available at zero cost to all families and caregivers of children 0-5.

For more information, visit the Duo’s Treehouse Facebook page.

About Early Learners First
The Early Learners First program is Duolingo's ambitious social impact initiative, investing $1 million annually to enhance access to high-quality, affordable childcare and early education in Pittsburgh. In addition to Duo’s Treehouse, the initiative supports local, high-quality childcare providers through grants and business coaching to stabilize operations and scholarships for enrolled families to expand access to high-quality childcare seats and, ultimately, make a long-lasting impact on the community.

About Duolingo
Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world's most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners with a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

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FAQ

What services does Duolingo's Duo's Treehouse offer for early learners?

Duo's Treehouse offers free bilingual English/Spanish learning experiences, workshops, educational materials, and family engagement activities for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers.

Where is Duo's Treehouse located and when are its sessions?

It's located at The Kingsley Association (6435 Frankstown Ave) in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, with weekly sessions held Fridays from 9:30-11:30 AM.

Is Duo's Treehouse a paid service by Duolingo (DUOL)?

No, Duo's Treehouse is completely free for all families and caregivers with children aged 0-5 as part of Duolingo's social impact initiative.

Who are the partners involved in Duo's Treehouse development?

Duo's Treehouse was developed through collaboration between Duolingo and La Escuelita Arcoiris, combining expertise in bilingual early childhood education.