Over 40 Years of Building Futures – One Child at a Time.
CentroNía has been a vibrant, bilingual learning community for over four decades, 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.
Our Programs & Services
We support children and families with a full circle of services designed to meet real needs — in the classroom, at home, and in the community.
Extended Day
Safe, engaging programs that extend school-day learning for children 4 through 10 years old.
Family & Community Support
Workforce development, health and nutrition, advocacy, and parenting resources.
NíaCentral Catering
Serving fresh meals for childcare centers & schools in DC and Maryland.
CentroNía Institute
We equip professional development educators with the skills they need.
Why CentroNía?
High-Quality Care
CentroNía’s accredited 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 programs provide hands-on learning, creative play, and academic support for children ages 4 to 10 years old.
Families Supported
Our wraparound programs connect parents with resources for workforce training, nutrition, and wellness.
Communities Growing
We believe every child deserves access to fresh, nutritious meals that fuel learning and development. Our in-house catering program provides healthy, culturally relevant meals for all enrolled students and over 12 partner schools throughout the region.
40 Years
of Serving Our Community
As we celebrate 40 years, we look forward to even greater impact: expanding services, growing partnerships, and empowering every child and family we serve.
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