High Quality Infant · Toddler · Preschool Center

Nurturing Young Minds.
Building Strong Foundations.

A Caring Heart Early Learning Center provides exceptional early learning experiences that nurture the whole child, strengthen families, and prepare children to thrive in school and beyond.

Licensed childcare center Subsidized full-day programs CDSS / CCDD administered funding
Ife Ewing, founder of A Caring Heart Early Learning Center, smiling warmly in a colorful paisley jacket.
Ife EwingFounder & CEO
25+ yearsin early education
Caring Heart Early Learning Center logo — two children held in caring hands inside a heart Our Mission
“To provide exceptional early learning experiences that nurture the whole child, strengthen families, and prepare children to thrive in school — and beyond.”

Nurture · Educate · Thrive

Programs

Exceptional Early Learning at Every Stage

From infancy through preschool, our programs are intentionally designed to help children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn. Through nurturing relationships, meaningful learning experiences, and purposeful exploration, we build confidence, strengthen social-emotional development, and prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond. Every experience supports the growth of the whole child—heart, mind, and imagination.

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Infant Program

Responsive care. Meaningful relationships. Strong beginnings.

Our infant program is built on nurturing relationships, responsive caregiving, and rich language experiences that support healthy brain development. Through consistent routines, individualized care, and meaningful interactions, infants develop the trust, security, and curiosity that form the foundation for lifelong learning.

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Toddler Program

Exploration, independence, and discovery.

Toddlers learn best by doing. Our program provides safe, engaging opportunities to explore, communicate, solve problems, and build independence while developing the social-emotional skills that support confidence and positive relationships.

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Preschool Program

Purposeful learning. Confident learners.

Our preschool program combines intentional instruction, hands-on exploration, and meaningful play to develop early literacy, language, mathematics, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. Every learning experience is designed to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

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School Readiness

Preparing children—and families—for a successful transition to kindergarten.

School readiness is more than academics. We help children develop the confidence, independence, communication, self-regulation, and foundational learning skills needed to thrive in elementary school while supporting families throughout the transition process.

Our Approach

Whole-child development, by design.

Children learn best when they feel valued, connected, and engaged. Our approach intentionally supports every aspect of a child’s development—social-emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and creative—through meaningful relationships, purposeful learning experiences, and opportunities to explore, discover, and grow.

Social-Emotional LearningWe help children develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and positive relationships—skills that build confidence, resilience, and long-term success in school and life.
Language & LiteracyThrough intentional language experiences, interactive read-alouds, and meaningful conversations, children build the vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills that support future reading success.
Cognitive GrowthChildren engage in inquiry, problem-solving, and critical thinking experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Creative ExplorationCreativity is woven throughout the learning experience, giving children opportunities to express themselves, explore new ideas, and develop confidence through the arts, movement, and imaginative play.
Dual Language LearningWe celebrate linguistic diversity and support children’s home languages while strengthening communication skills that prepare them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Portrait of Ife Ewing
Founder and CEO
Leadership

Led by Ife Ewing — 25 years of putting children first.

As Founder & CEO of A Caring Heart Early Learning Center, Ife Ewing brings more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education, instructional leadership, and program development. Her work has centered on creating high-quality learning environments where children feel valued, families feel connected, and educators are empowered to help every child thrive. In addition to leading A Caring Heart, she serves as a college lecturer, preparing future early childhood professionals.

  • 25+ years in early childhood education & instructional leadership
  • College Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
  • Title 5 & Title 22 regulatory compliance expertise
  • Multimillion-dollar program budget management
  • Background in general & special education
  • State funding & large-scale program implementation
Why Choose Us

Why A Caring Heart Early Learning Center?

Experienced Leadership

Our programs are thoughtfully designed by an experienced educational leader with expertise in early childhood education, instructional leadership, and school readiness. Every learning experience is grounded in research-based practices that support children’s growth, development, and long-term success.

Whole-Child Development

Children thrive when their social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development are nurtured together. Our programs are intentionally designed to support every aspect of a child’s growth.

School Readiness with Purpose

School readiness is more than knowing letters and numbers. We help children develop confidence, communication skills, independence, problem-solving abilities, and a love of learning that prepares them for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Family Partnership

We believe families are children’s first and most important teachers. Through meaningful partnerships, ongoing communication, and family engagement opportunities, we work together to support every child’s success.

Inclusive Learning Communities

Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. We celebrate diversity, honor each child’s unique strengths, and create welcoming environments where children and families can thrive.

A Message from Our Founder
At A Caring Heart Early Learning Center, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, challenged, and loved. Our commitment is to provide exceptional early learning experiences that nurture children’s growth, support families, and build strong foundations for lifelong success. We are honored to partner with families during these important early years and look forward to helping every child thrive.
Ife Ewing
Ife EwingFounder & CEO
Family Partnerships

Families at the Heart of Learning

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Partnership

We believe the strongest outcomes for children occur when educators and families work together as true partners in learning.

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Connection

We foster meaningful relationships that create trust, strengthen communication, and build a supportive school community.

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Empowerment

We equip families with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to support their children’s growth both in school and at home.

Enrollment Interest

Building a community of families who believe in high quality early learning.

A Caring Heart Early Learning Center is preparing to offer subsidized, full-day infant, toddler, and preschool programs designed to nurture the whole child, strengthen families, and prepare children for success in school and beyond.

Join our interest list to receive updates on enrollment, program availability, and opening announcements.