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Look at the walls filled with artwork and projects. Children have ownership here at Children’s Village.
Preschool teacher
A preschooler, nervous about his first day, hesitated at the door. Another child waved and smiled, encouraging him to come in — and he did!
Mary Graham
After two months at Children’s Village, one of my English-speaking preschoolers spoke to his family in Chinese!
Preschool teacher
Children are always excited to go to our PNC GROW UP GREAT library! It has 3,000 books, including some in French, Chinese, and Spanish.
Preschool teacher
A parent who had seen our class at the park followed us back to Children’s Village to complete an Enrollment Application for her own child. 
My daughter talks about Children’s Village as a magical place. Her friends keep asking why they can’t attend Children’s Village, too!
Preschool Parent
Former students often invite their Children’s Village teachers to their high school graduation.
School-Age teacher
Children are often disappointed that Children’s Village is closed on the weekends!
Preschool teacher
Our library books have to be replaced, not because they’re lost but because they’re worn. We encourage life-long readers and learners.
Mary Graham
Children’s Village’s Breakfast Club encourages parents and other family members to enjoy breakfast with the children in the classroom.
Preschool teacher
On a trip to the ice rink, I saw former students who said they had learned how to ice skate from their Children’s Village trips!
School-Age teacher
The Nutrition Program introduces many children to new foods. Parents often ask Chef Bell for her recipes.
Beth Baker
During a trip to the Franklin Institute, one of my students told me it was the best day of her life.
School-Age teacher
Many children of staff attend Children’s Village — including my three!
Alice Price
I love learning from the children. One taught me about Pointillism, paintings made up of little dots. I wonder where he learned that? Here!
Mary Graham
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