Instilling a love of learning starts early -- at birth -- and Marie Marks, Early Childhood Coordinator, recently hosted an emergent literacy program designed specifically for infant and toddler teachers. Children’s Village is grateful to the Lawrence J. and Anne Rubenstein Charitable Foundation for funding the program.
Read MoreIn early education, loose parts encompass an array of everyday natural and synthetic items, such as stones, shells, blocks, cardboard, spools, and buttons. The materials are commonplace but their impact on learning is any but ordinary. Children’s Village now has a space for organizing and storing loose parts material!
Read MoreChildren’s Village is a Silver-level awardee! This distinction reflects Children’s Village’s multi-faceted commitment to equity in the early learning setting, which is made possible by the passion, dedication, and support of our families, staff, Board of Directors, and community partners.
Read MoreWe will miss Lee C. Wei, a loyal friend of Children's Village and proponent of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning, who recently passed away.
Read MoreWatch a short stop-action film capturing the work of school-age students! Clay Studio visited two school-age classroms over spring break!
Read MoreChildren’s Village marked Provider Appreciation Day by hosting a very special guest—Senator Nikil Saval.
Read MoreRep. Mary Isaacson visited Children's Village today, reading to preschooolers and seeing firsthand what a high-quality early learning program looks like!
Read MoreDuring the March 22 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing, Child Care and Preschool: Cutting Costs for Working Families, Senator Casey shared the story that Family Partnership Coordinator, Sim Loh, and Mary Graham, Ex. Dir., had told to his staff. Following the link to listen to the hearing.
Read MorePreschoolers in classroom 201 are currently exploring the life-saving inventions of African American Garrett Morgan. His creations included the 3-way traffic signal!
Read MorePreschoolers in teacher Norma Bell’s classroom are reaching for the stars by building a rocket ship to honor Dr. Mae C. Jemison! They learned…”If you DREAM IT, BELIEVE IT, and WORK HARD, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!,” says Ms. Bell.
Read MoreToddlers, preschoolers, and school-age students are learning about traditions welcoming the Lunar New Year. Such exploration is one of many ways our teachers honor the cultural diversity among our families.
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Our high teacher retention is at the heart of our high-quality program!
Read MoreChildren’s Village teacher Crystal Hand has been selected for the First Up: Champions for Early Education P.R.I.D.E Project Philly Teacher Cohort of 2022!
Read MoreRead about the ways teachers are using literature as an entry point to lessons about race and acceptance. Their aims are two-fold: to talk about diversity rather than ignore it, which can cause more harm than good for children; and to help children establish positive self-talk practices.
Read MoreOur School-Age Program continues to provide high-quality academic enrichment to K-6th graders. We are following COVID safety measures while providing a warm, nurturing learning environment. We look forward to answering any questions!
Read MoreAs another extraordinary year closes, I thank you! Even though we face continued challenges, I have hope for the coming year and am sending you hopeful wishes. Read Mary’s full message!
Read MoreDespite extraordinary COVID-related challenges, our teachers are providing young children – during the most critical phase of their development – with engaging, play-based learning approaches. Our well-planned classroom environments are filled with the tools of play – blocks, sand, puzzles, dramatic play materials. Our nationally accredited Preschool Program has openings!
Read MoreWorking with the Committee for Children, the developer of the Second Step social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, Children's Village is launching a new out-of-school Second Step component and contributing to research to assess its efficacy.
Read MoreCaring, credentialed, committed teachers—many have taught at Children’s Village for decades. Play-based approaches fostering a love of learning. Welcoming, culturally responsive environment that respects and supports all families. Nutritious snacks and meals prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen. We provide this and more—as a nationally accredited, Keystone STARS 4 program, we continually seek the highest standard of excellence.
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