Imagine Early Learning Centers: Building a Strong Early Childhood Education Network [Video]

In this episode of “Continuing the Conversation,” AnneMarie Robley, director of curriculum and oversight at Imagine Early Learning Centers, delves into the provider perspective highlighting the organization’s remarkable growth, dynamic curriculum, and effective strategies for staff retention and community engagement. Moderated by Aaron Merchen, our early childhood education expert, the discussion sheds light on the challenges and successes of managing a diverse early childhood education network. 

Origins and Growth 

Imagine Early Learning Centers, originally known as Innovative Learning Center, was established at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Today, it includes 12 centers across New York and New Jersey with locations in Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Newark, New Jersey. Driven by partnerships with institutions like Mount Sinai Hospital and the VA Hospital, this growth demonstrates a commitment to providing quality child care in diverse settings attending to the local needs of the tri-state areas boroughs and communities. 

Curriculum and Diversity 

Robley emphasizes the importance of …