How can we best support children as they move from the comfort of home to the school structure? This transition is often accompanied by excitement and anxiety. Early childhood education plays a crucial role in easing this shift, providing young learners with the tools they need to succeed. A strong foundation in early learning fosters confidence, social skills, and a love for education. Families also benefit from structured support, helping them go through this stage more easily. Maryvale, Los...

Topics: Early Education, child development, Maryvale, Family Support

As winter approaches, so does the risk of seasonal illnesses like the flu, colds, and other infections that can disrupt daily life—especially for families with young children. Maryvale, Los Angeles’ oldest children’s charity, has provided trusted support for families since 1856. Our programs help children and families thrive in every season.Here, we’re sharing practical tips to keep your family healthy this winter, with insights into how wellness impacts child development, learning, and overall...

Topics: Early Education, mental health, Winter Wellness, Flu Prevention, Child Health, Family Health, Maryvale Services, Community Support

Gratitude is more than just a pleasant feeling; it is a powerful tool that strengthens mental health, enhances social skills, and promotes overall well-being, particularly in children. At Maryvale, Los Angeles’ oldest children’s charity, we have seen firsthand the profound impact that gratitude can have on the children and families we support.

Topics: Early Education, mental health, child development, Maryvale, Gratitude, Social Skills, Children's Charity

Topics: Early Education, Maryvale, Childhood

In the formative years of early childhood, from birth to five years old, children’s minds are like sponges, eagerly soaking up new information from their surroundings. In addition to learning how to make decisions and function socioemotionally, children begin to evaluate complex situations and lay the cognitive groundwork for early childhood education during their early development.  

Topics: Early Education

While every family could benefit from early childhood education, not everyone is able to enjoy its benefits. The rising cost of childcare is a significant issue that has far-reaching implications, particularly for low-income communities. In our view, unaffordable childcare is at the root of a national crisis that impacts many American families. 

Topics: Early Education

As adults, we often take our many senses for granted. Yet, the rich world of scent, taste, sound, and touch are core to how people of all ages learn and interpret things. When children explore their senses, they develop essential skills that help them grow their language faculties, build trust and social understanding, solve problems, and refine their motor skills. 

Topics: Early Education

At Maryvale, we believe in the critical importance of early childhood education to create the foundation for a child’s healthy cognitive, social, and emotional development. Our experience has revealed that a healthy, positive environment that prepares children ages 0-5 for the daily experience of elementary school has a profound impact on their ability to succeed academically and in life. 

Topics: Early Education

Childcare is a premium service for families these days. The rising cost of childcare and a lack of guaranteed family support is at the root of a national crisis that impacts many American families. According to a recent study, there are over 15 million U.S. children under the age of six whose parents are both actively working. Some parents pay as much as a third of their salaries on childcare for young children, with more than half of parents with children under 15 years old spending about 20%...

Topics: Early Education

Inflation and the rising cost of essential goods and services are on everyone’s minds these days. In the realm of childcare and early childhood education, rising prices have had a serious impact on early education centers and childhood facilities. Add to this the strain many families have felt who needed childcare and could not afford it during the darkest days of the pandemic – and the resulting state of affairs is both messy and grim. According to a recent study, roughly 16,000 childcare and...

Topics: Early Education