Learn About Our Early Learning Program in Washington, DC

In our Infant pogram, children are made to feel safe, secure, and respected. We provide them with well-qualified, dynamic teachers, expository instruction, and opportunities to bond and develop with other children. Additionally, each child in the program is assigned a primary caregiver who will serve as a developmental guide and your main point of contact.

Children in our Toddler/Two-year-old program are growing and learning, so we channel their liveliness into positive learning experiences. A mobile, energetic two-year-old often sees the world as a personal playground. Thus, we utilize a mix of group and individualized educational approaches that focus on their enthusiasm and interests, turning these into opportunities for developmental growth and academic achievement. For the duration of the program, each child is given a primary caregiver who will guide their development and serve as their main point of contact.

Children in this program grow to be independent learners, problem solvers, creators, and critical thinkers, ready for lifelong learning and school. These children begin to develop mature abilities that enable them to collaborate with peers, follow directions, self-regulate, maintain routines, and build self-help skills.

For over 50 years, the Edward C. Mazique Parent Child Center, Inc. has been viewed as “The Next Best Place to Home…Where We Are Doing What Is Best For Children!” Our research-based curriculum explains and guides our staff in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs that meet local and national standards. We meet and maintain these standards through the District of Columbia’s Capital Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS). As the Capital Quality system is public-facing, it allows parents to review and compare the program quality of various child development providers throughout the district, helping them make informed decisions on where to enroll their child.

Research has shown a direct correlation between high-quality early learning and children’s positive long-term outcomes, including increased educational attainment, healthier lifestyles, and more successful careers. NAEYC accreditation helps teachers and staff of early learning programs develop a shared understanding and commitment to quality.