In Philadelphia, only 17% of the city’s fourth-graders are proficient in reading and a third of children live in poverty. The Kids’ Campaign will share with voting parents and young adults the information they need to determine which candidate running for Mayor will keep Philly’s children safe. LEARN MORE!
Read MoreRead alouds featuring literature that uplifts diversity and inclusion, a free book for every student to take home, and an array of resources to ignite a lifelong love of reading are among the activities at Children’s Village celebrating Read Across America week.
Read More“….There’s been a staffing shortage for years that accelerated during the pandemic, forcing providers to close classrooms or shut their doors. Families who cannot find childcare are forced to give up jobs to stay home with their kids. Worst of all, when children do not have the social and preliteracy preparation provided by quality childcare, they start their K-12 journey behind and sometimes never catch up.” Read more of Eleanor Levies’ Letter to the Editor and take action today!
Read More“In the child care sector, unfortunately, it is rare to have an on-site lending library. Even more remarkable is having a high-caliber professional like Denise Ellis leading it," says Mary Graham, Children's Village, Executive Director. Learn about the ways Ms. Ellis and Children’s Village teachers are nurturing an early and lasting love of stories.
Read MoreFollowing our recent accreditation with exceptional scores, NAEYC's Alissa Mwenelupembe, Managing Director of Early Learning, and Susan Friedman, Senior Director, Publishing & Content, visited Children’s Village to observe our program. (above) The tour included a visit to a Toddler Program classroom, led by teacher Millie Diaz, a Children’s Village teacher for 21 years.
Read MoreChildren’s Village’s Executive Director Mary Graham moderated a panel discussion for the invitation-only The Business Case for Child Care event co-hosted by the PA Early Learning Investment Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on December 13.
Read MoreAs we look ahead to 2023, I am hopeful because every day, I see a hopeful future in the faces of our young students.
I am also hopeful because of you. Read Executive Director’s Mary Graham’s message!
Read MoreChildren’s Village is commited to ensuring every child’s academic success and an essential aspect of our approach is providing young children with a sense of belonging. We are honored to be featured in Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s 2022 Philadelphia Early Childhood Education Guide for our culturally and linguistically inclusive practices.
Read MoreChildren's Village has again earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. NAEYC accreditation is the benchmark of early learning excellence and we achieved the distinction with flying colors!
Read MoreChildren’s Village recently hosted Sean Perkins, Chief of Early Childhood Education, City of Philadelphia, and other PHLpreK representatives from the Office of Children and Families (OCF) for a tour. PHLpreK’s November 2022 newsletter featured expert tips from Mary Graham, Executive Director, Children’s Village. Click to read the section of the newsletter that shared Ms. Graham’s insight!
Read MoreChildren’s VIllage’s Executive Director Mary Graham shares her perspective on our current outlook — and it is looking brighter! We are here today because of your commitment. Your continued support and advocacy will ensure that we impact the lives of young learners and their families for years to come.
Read MoreVOTER REGISTRATION REMINDER! Monday, October 24, 2022 is the last day to register before the November 8, 2022 elections! Join other child care advocates!
Read MoreSchool-Age Program students recently transformed the 6th floor hallway into an art gallery to showcase their artwork, which was inspired by weeks of study of famous artists, including Vincent Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, and Frida Kahlo.
Read MoreRaise your voice by registering to vote, checking the status of your registration, and learning about your candidates’ stance on child care and preschool issues! Click to learn how!
Read MoreInstilling 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.
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