News & Announcements 

Nuestra Presidente y CEO, Myrna Peralta fue entrevistada y pudo hablar sobre CentroNía en el Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center. Este nuevo centro será una instalación de vanguardia que ofrecerá educación temprana y cuidado infantil accesible durante todo el día...

Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Care in 2025 With the start of a new year comes the uncertainty over the future of early childhood education and care and federal programs such as Head Start. Childcare accessibility is in the spotlight as the current...

At CentroNía, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. For nearly four decades, our mission has been to empower children and their families through access to high-quality early childhood education, vital resources, and opportunities to lead...

A Commitment to Our Teachers and Community As both a parent and an employee of CentroNía, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact our organization has on children, their families, and the wider community. Each time I pick up my daughter and hear her...

Click to read more about CentroNía at the DC Men in ECE Conference.

Nourishing Futures: Help CentroNía Sustain Healthy Eating Habits for Our Families Since the new school year began, CentroNía has remained unwavering in our mission to empower families to live healthy, active lives. We believe that fostering a culture of health and...

CentroNía was recently featured in the Washington Business Journal! Our President and CEO, Myrna Peralta was able to discuss our newest center, CentroNía @ Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center opening this fall in Silver Spring, Maryland. CentroNía @ Martha...

At CentroNía, we believe that setting the stage for lifelong health and wellness is key to academic and social success. We’re all about helping kids, their families, and teachers develop healthy habits that impact them physically, cognitively, emotionally, and...

Silver Spring, Maryland, has just been ranked the #1 best place for families with children by Fortune Magazine. This recognition highlights Silver Spring’s exceptional amenities, vibrant community, and excellent educational resources. Among these invaluable...

CentroNía was recently featured in the Washington Hispanic Newspaper! Our President and CEO, Myrna Peralta was interviewed and was able to discuss CentroNía at the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center. This new center will be a state-of-the-art facility offering...

This past April CentroNía Columbia Road's Pre-K Program Director Joangelee Hernandez had the great opportunity to attend the World Forum on Early Care and Education conference in Canada! Hosted by the World Forum Foundation, this is a chance for early childhood...

At CentroNía, we believe that setting the stage for lifelong health and wellness is key to academic and social success. We’re all about helping kids, their families, and teachers develop healthy habits that impact them physically, cognitively, emotionally, and...

One of CentroNía’s wonderful partnerships has been with our friends at Field School. What started almost 10 years ago has become a great way for 6th graders to interact with our early learners and our students to make impactful friendships with those who visit their...

Donate Here Our Studio R.O.C.K.S. program has been a beacon of hope for countless children, providing a safe and nurturing environment out-of-school for nearly 36 years. With your support, we can continue to offer enriching activities, mentorship, and educational...

Written by CentroNía Director of Development and Communications, Patrick Salami A few weeks ago, Under 3 DC published its report “The High Cost of Unaffordable Child Care”, and it was widely hoped that the powers that be were listening as it highlighted...

This Black History Month, CentroNía is spotlighting early childhood educators and CentroNía heroes who not only positively impact the lives of the children and families we serve themselves, but also help CentroNía continue its mission in providing affordable and...

This February, CentroNía is spotlighting black educators to celebrate Black History Month! We want to highlight pioneers who paved the way for black educators and students and one important trailblazer is Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was a leading...

Black History Month is a month that recognizes the adversities that African and Black Americans have faced and continue to face, throughout U.S. history. In 1976, February was officially recognized by President Gerald Ford as Black History Month. He encouraged...

This Black History Month CentroNía would like to spotlight and celebrate black early childhood educators. Early childhood educators are at the forefront in teaching our little future leaders and Dorothy Waring Howard was a pioneer. After studying early childhood...

Look! We're on WTOP News! Click on the link below to read an article about CentroNía at the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center. Our President & CEO, Myrna Peralta discusses the importance of this new center to the community and some CentroNía parents were...

Did you see us on the news? CentroNía recently appeared on Telemudo 44 to talk about our new center opening this year in Silver Spring, Maryland, in partnership with the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center! Montgomery County families will be able to...

“It’s just exciting to get more child care slots. Demand is just so high.” Have you heard? CentroNía is expanding! We are opening up doors in Silver Spring in partnership with the Martha Gudelsky Child Development Center. Our new center will be accessible for families...

As 2023 comes to a close, we look forward to a new year with exciting developments and opportunities ahead. Among those, CentroNía is delighted to announce that we are expanding to Silver Spring, Maryland, and Washington DC’s Ward 5 through new centers at the Martha...

My name is Eimi Nishihira, and this fall I interned with CentroNía as their Development and Communications intern. I am a senior at Marymount University with a major in Communications. My focus and main interests within communications have always been the social media...

Written by Eimi Nishihira This week, November 13-17 was American Education week. According to the National Education Association, these festivities honor the people who work in our nation’s public schools including bus drivers, teachers, cafeteria workers,...

Saturday, November 11th, is Veteran’s Day and the 10th is Veteran’s Day observance. Veteran’s Day is an annual federal holiday which honors military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began in November 1919 when President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as...

Written by Eimi Nishihira In late October, multiple news outlets reported that the 2023-2024 winter season will bring winter blizzards and more chance for snow. With that in mind, there are a few things you can do to prepare for any winter storm that might occur...

Written by Eimi Nishihira With the fall season upon us, children want to go out and play in the mud and leaves. When it becomes too cold or too tiring to keep up with them outside, we have some at-home activities that will interest them and keep them busy. Make sure...

You've made a difference! Well hello there! I hope you had a great summer; although I can’t believe we’re in Fall already. It’s that time again when we pause to catch our breath and update you on what’s been happening here at CentroNía and what’s coming down the line....

Written by Eimi Nishihira As of September 28, Congress was on track to trigger a government shutdown starting on October 1. For context, a government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to enact the 12 annual appropriation bills. If this does not happen, federal...

Written by Eimi Nishihira CentroNía is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare to your kids, but we are also committed to supporting parents and families. We recognize that parents and families are the most important guide and teachers in their children’s lives,...

Written by Eimi Nishihira Summer 2023 was one of the hottest summers we’ve seen in the Washington D.C. area. Throughout this record-breaking heat wave in D.C., some schools in the area are left without A.C. While D.C. has spent upwards of a billion dollars on...

Written by Eimi Nishihira CentroNía recently announced the availability for the free use of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. The Care Mobile operates in partnership with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and provides services in vulnerable communities. Services...

You've made a difference! I hope you’re having a great summer despite the heat. Every quarter, as we stop to catch our breath and update our supporters and partners, we realize how far the support you provide actually goes. We’re so grateful that you’re standing with...

Throughout every summer CentroNía's summer camp program is in session, filled with fun activities and field trips around the the Washington DC and Maryland area, and this year is no different. For the past few weeks, our early learners have enjoyed wonderful trips to...

Donate Today! At the end of summer, as we welcome in a new school year, fresh faces walk through our doors and remind us of the importance of high-quality early childhood education and care for the children and families in our community. A new school year brings...

CentroNía is happy to announce the launch of our latest Annual Report! Over the past year, CentroNía has continued to work hard in achieving its mission in providing high-quality, early childhood education and care and support services to the low-income families we...

We'd like to tell you about one family's experience with CentroNía, and to ask for your support as we continue to provide high-quality early childhood education and care, and family support services to low-income families in our community. Jean and his wife Idrisse...

Join CentroNía in staying tuned for the Stronger Start: Building Better Child Care documentary series presented by DCTV and the Bainum Family Foundation! This docuseries will air Tuesdays at 8 PM ET from April 4th through May 9th and explores the important...

Black History Month is in full swing across CentroNía's centers, where children and teachers are enjoying books and fun art activities celebrating African American heritage and triumphs. CentroNía is recognizing leaders of early childhood education throughout our...

Black History Month celebrates African American heritage and triumphs over the challenges faced since the abolition of slavery. It is a month that recognizes the adversities that African and Black Americans face and have faced throughout U.S. history. In 1926, Carter...

Educators are an essential element in providing high-quality early childhood education. They are the backbone of many children’s education and help shape the minds of early learners. Someone who has firsthand experience in what it takes to become an early childhood...

Our early learners got into some holiday fun and many different fun activities this past holiday season! They were able to meet with 3rd District MPD officers, Santa, receive some toys just in time for the holidays, were able to receive food baskets for themselves and...