Infant Program
Warm, responsive care in a calm, language-rich setting where our youngest learners build the trust and security all learning grows from.
Full day · SubsidizedLicensed Infant · Toddler · Preschool Center
Where caring is the curriculum.
A Caring Heart Early Learning Center provides exceptional early learning that nurtures the whole child, strengthens families, and prepares children for success in school and beyond — led by Ife Ewing, an educator with more than 25 years of experience.
Licensed childcare center
Subsidized full-day programs
CDSS / CCDD administered funding
Ife EwingFounder & Educational Leader
25+ yearsin early education
Our Mission
“To provide exceptional early learning experiences that nurture the whole child, strengthen families, and prepare children for success in school — and beyond.”
Nurture · Educate · Thrive
Programs
Every age, every stage — full-day care that teaches.
Subsidized, full-day educational programs for eligible families, administered through the California Department of Social Services, Child Care & Development Division (CDSS/CCDD).
Toddler Program
Curious minds on the move. Toddlers explore, play, and practice independence with educators who love this bold, busy stage.
Full day · SubsidizedPreschool Program
A joyful, intentional day that balances play with purposeful learning — early literacy, math thinking, and growing social confidence.
Full day · SubsidizedSchool Readiness
We prepare children — and their families — for a confident transition to kindergarten: academically, socially, and emotionally.
Kindergarten Prep
Our Approach
Whole-child development, by design.
Young children don't grow in subjects — they grow all at once. Our curriculum is built around the whole child, so every day weaves together heart, mind, language, and imagination.
Social-Emotional LearningNaming feelings, building friendships, growing confidence.
Language & LiteracyStories, songs, and rich conversation — all day long.
Cognitive GrowthHands-on discovery that builds real thinking skills.
Creative ExplorationArt, music, and imagination — taken seriously.
Dual Language LearningHonoring and building every child's home languages.
UCLA LecturerEarly Childhood Education
Leadership
Led by Ife Ewing — 25 years of putting children first.
Ife Ewing is an experienced educational leader with more than 25 years of service in early childhood education, instructional leadership, and program administration. She also serves as a lecturer at UCLA, preparing the next generation of early childhood educators.
- 25+ years in early childhood education & instructional leadership
- Lecturer at UCLA 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
Family Partnerships
Strong families, strong starts.
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Parent Engagement
Parents are partners here — open doors, ongoing conversation, and real involvement in your child's learning every step of the way.
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Community Connections
A center rooted in its community — connecting families to resources, services, and one another, well beyond our walls.
Enrollment
Now welcoming families.
A Caring Heart Early Learning Center provides subsidized, full-day infant, toddler, and preschool programs for eligible families. Reach out to learn about eligibility, enrollment, and scheduling a visit — we'd love to meet you.