40 Years of Serving Our Community
CentroNía is a vibrant, bilingual learning community, offering high-quality early childhood education that emphasizes academic readiness, social-emotional growth, and cultural pride.
Our thoughtfully designed curriculum, dual-language instruction, and dedicated educators nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence, ensuring children are well cared for and fully prepared to succeed in school and life.
As we celebrate 40 years, we look forward to even greater impact: expanding services, growing partnerships, and empowering every child and family we serve.
Our Advocates, Supporters, & Partners
Our Programs & Services
Explore our website to learn more about our programs and holistic approach to early childhood education and family well-being.
Early Head Start
Home and Center-based high-quality care and education beginning from birth to age 3.
Extended Day
Engaging, arts-enrichment program that extends school-day learning for children ages 4 through 10 years old.
Nutrition and Wellness
Engage and educate children and adults about the importance of instilling healthy behaviors early in life.
NíaCentral
Cooking and serving fresh meals for childcare centers & schools in DC and Maryland.
CentroNía Institute
We provide professional development to equip educators with the skills they need.
Why CentroNía?
High-Quality Care
CentroNía’s programs meet the highest standards, providing safe, nurturing, and enriching environments for every child.
Children Thriving
From birth through age five, our classrooms spark curiosity, learning, and confidence. Beyond the school day, our extended-day program provides hands-on learning, creative play, and academic support for children ages 4 to 10 years old.
Families Supported
Our wraparound services connect parents to community resources — from housing to healthcare – reducing barriers and ensuring parents and children a successful future.
Affordability
We believe all children deserve access to high-quality care and education. We work closely with families to ensure voucher, subsidy, and scholarship acceptance.
Community Partnerships
CentroNia boasts over 70+ community partnerships advancing health, wellness, family engagement, and early learning objectives in each of its programs.