Early Childhood Education at Maryvale
Nurturing young learners, empowering families, and building strong foundations for the future.
Maryvale’s Early Childhood Education programs provide high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children across Los Angeles County. Our centers create safe, supportive learning environments where children can grow, explore, and thrive during their most important developmental years. Through individualized instruction and strong partnerships with families, Maryvale supports early learning while helping parents and caregivers build stability, confidence, and peace of mind.
Our Approach to Early Learning
At Maryvale, we believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, hands-on experiences, and nurturing environments that support the whole child. Our early learning approach focuses on developmentally appropriate instruction that encourages curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Children are supported through:
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to support learning at each child’s pace while preparing children for a successful transition into kindergarten and beyond.
Curriculum and Learning Philosophy
Our curriculum supports children’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development through intentional and engaging learning experiences. Children are encouraged to learn through exploration, play, and guided instruction in a way that honors their individual strengths and developmental needs.
Teachers use weekly themes and age-appropriate activities to create learning opportunities that build confidence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Learning experiences include:
These experiences help children build strong foundations for school readiness and lifelong success.
Family Centered Care and Supportive Learning Environments
Our education programs are grounded in family-centered care. We view families as essential partners in each child’s learning journey and collaborate closely with parents and caregivers to provide consistent, nurturing support. This approach helps children feel secure and supported while ensuring families receive ongoing guidance, open communication, and meaningful partnership throughout their early education experience.
Our Educators
Maryvale’s Early Childhood Education programs are led by caring, qualified educators who are dedicated to supporting young children and their families. The majority of our teachers hold an Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and meet the requirements for the age groups they serve.
Educators are skilled in building strong relationships with children and guiding them through important developmental milestones. Teachers work closely with families to ensure each child receives individualized care and support.
Training, Safety, and Trust
We are committed to providing safe, high-quality early learning environments. All early childhood educators participate in ongoing professional development to support best practices in early education and child safety.
Training includes:
All staff complete the required background screening and fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and the FBI before employment, with ongoing oversight by Community Care Licensing. Families can feel confident that their children are learning in licensed, regulated, and trusted environments.
Our Locations
Maryvale operates Early Childhood Education Centers across three locations, serving infants through preschool-age children. Each center reflects Maryvale’s commitment to quality care, safe environments, and family-centered support.
Rosemead Campus
Maryvale’s Rosemead Early Education Center was established in 1968 and is licensed by Community Care Licensing, a division of the California Department of Social Services. The center serves children from birth through age 5.
Duarte Campus
Maryvale’s Duarte campus opened in 2011 and offers early learning programs for children from birth through age 5, and before- and after-school programs for school-age children. The center also houses additional Maryvale family support services.
South El Monte Campus
Maryvale’s South El Monte Early Education Center was established in 2024 and is licensed by Community Care Licensing, a division of the California Department of Social Services. The center serves children from two through five years of age.
Who We Serve
Maryvale’s Early Childhood Education programs support:
Our programs offer year-round, consistent, and compassionate support tailored to each family’s needs.
Subsidized Preschool and Enrollment Support
Maryvale is dedicated to providing high-quality early education accessible to families. Many of our programs offer subsidized preschool options for eligible families. Our team works closely with parents and caregivers to guide them through the enrollment process, including subsidy eligibility, required documentation, and next steps. We are here to help families navigate the process with care, clarity, and support. Ready to find out if your family qualifies? Click the button below to get in touch with us today.
Now Enrolling
Enrollment opportunities are available year‑round and spaces fill quickly, so don’t miss out! Families are encouraged to contact us today to schedule a tour and discover everything our programs have to offer.
