Support Early Childcare Providers
For Early Childcare Providers in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Executive Coaching & Mentorship
The Early Excellence Project’s Executive Coaching program is designed to help childcare providers strengthen their leadership, enhance program quality, and achieve accreditation. Through individualized coaching, mentoring, and professional learning, we guide providers in building sustainable, high-quality early learning environments that support children, families, and staff.
We are committed to:
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Prioritizing provider growth through executive coaching, mentoring, and tailored professional learning, helping childcare leaders navigate challenges and expand their impact.
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Elevating the quality of childcare centers by providing hands-on guidance in continuous quality improvement.
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Centering and respecting each provider’s unique journey, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach, and valuing their lived experiences and expertise.
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Strengthening business operations through strategic planning, financial sustainability coaching, and workforce development support.
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Building community and peer networks that offer encouragement, shared knowledge, and a collective approach to overcoming industry challenges.
We believe that when providers thrive, children flourish.
Design Learning Experiences
MWLC is dedicated to transforming early literacy experiences through high-impact tutoring and engaging classroom literacy lessons. Our programs are designed to support young learners, educators, and families by fostering strong reading foundations, creating joyful literacy experiences, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction.
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MWLC’s High-Impact Tutoring program delivers individualized and small-group literacy instruction designed to accelerate early reading skills. Partnering directly with schools, our tutors provide targeted, research-based interventions during the school day, ensuring that students receive the support they need without disrupting their learning environment. This program is data-driven, culturally responsive, and aligned with classroom instruction to help students build strong foundational literacy skills.
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MWLC’s Classroom Literacy Lessons bring engaging, interactive read-aloud experiences directly to early learning and elementary classrooms. We select books that center the culture of the children we serve to foster a love of reading while enhancing comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Our lessons integrate movement, discussion, and hands-on activities, creating joyful literacy experiences for young learners.
Equity in Early Childhood Education
Margaret Washington Literacy and Inclusion Center
We believe the solutions to the problems we seek to solve are found in the people closest to the problems. From our research and direct work with providers, we work to address both systemic and context-specific challenges that childcare providers serving Black and Brown children face.
THE PROBLEMS
WE SOLVE
Enhancing organizational efficiency for sustainable growth and impact by examining business operations and aligning processes and practices to organizational goals.
Cultivating a dynamic workplace that magnetizes and nurtures top-tier talent.
Committing to continuous excellence for recognized and enduring program credibility.
Fortifying financial resilience to sustain childcare centers through unpredictable economic conditions.
Weaving an inclusive educational tapestry that celebrates and honors diverse cultural narratives, with an emphasis on Black culture.
Empowering educators with the tools and training essential for nurturing tomorrow's changemakers.
Who We
Serve
At the heart of our mission lies a profound commitment to uplifting childcare providers of color and those dedicated to nurturing children of color. We recognize the vital role these providers play, often as unsung heroes, in shaping the future of our communities. We're here not only to stand beside them but to amplify their voices, champion their cause, and celebrate their invaluable contributions to early childhood education.