Spanish Immersion Every Day
Spanish is spoken in every classroom — through songs, stories, play, and daily routine — so children grow up bilingual without ever sitting through a language class.
Spanish-immersion child care · Lancaster, PA
A bilingual home-away-from-home where Lancaster children grow up speaking two languages.
Malave Child Care Center is a Spanish-immersion center blending Montessori-style learning, play-based exploration, and chef-prepared meals — caring for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers Monday through Friday.
- Spanish Immersion · Bilingual Classrooms
- Chef-Prepared Meals Included
- Licensed · Keystone STARS
- Mon–Fri · 6:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Why Malave
Why families choose Malave Child Care Center
A bilingual, Montessori-style center where children are known, supported, and encouraged to grow — with everything they need for the day already taken care of.
Montessori-Style + Play-Based
A blend of Montessori-style learning, play-based exploration, and gentle structure that builds independence, creativity, and curiosity through hands-on experience.
Chef-Prepared Meals Included
We provide breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack — fresh daily, made by our chef, with a variety of fruits and vegetables. No packing lunches.
Safe, Nurturing Environment
Children settle and grow when they feel safe. Calm rooms, caring routines, and dependable supervision come first every day.
Reliable Care for Working Families
Open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Easy to reach, simple to work with, and dependable week after week.
Inclusive of Every Child
We welcome children with IEPs, IFSPs, developmental delays, and special health needs — and partner with Early Intervention and IU13 to support every family.
Programs
Care that grows with your child
From infant care through preschool, each classroom is built around the ages, stages, and daily needs of the children inside it.
Infant Care
Gentle, attentive care for babies during an important season of growth, comfort, and early connection.
Explore Infant CareToddler Care
A safe place for little ones to move, explore, build language, and begin learning through play and routine.
Explore Toddler CarePreschool / Pre-K Readiness
Hands-on activities that support confidence, social growth, and early readiness for the transition to school.
Explore Preschool
A day at Malave
What a day at Malave can look like
Each day feels active, caring, and age-appropriate. Children move between play, hands-on activities, Spanish-language songs and stories, chef-prepared meals, rest, and outdoor time at a rhythm that fits their age group.
- Morning welcome and transition
- Spanish-language songs, stories, and play
- Montessori-style hands-on activities
- Reading, art, and sensory experiences
- Outdoor or active play
- Chef-prepared meals, rest, and routine
Safety & care
The kind of environment parents want to feel good about
Parents want more than a place to drop off their child. They want to know their child is safe, supported, and cared for in a clean, organized, welcoming setting — and that the people in the room are paying attention.
- Licensed child care center participating in Keystone STARS
- Age-appropriate classrooms and routines
- Warm, attentive teacher-child interaction
- Daily updates through the Brightwheel app
- Twice-yearly parent conferences and child observations
- Open-door policy — parents welcome any time during business hours
Real life at the center
A quick look at the spaces, activities, and everyday moments that make up a day at Malave.
Getting started is simple
Choosing child care is a big decision. We'll keep things approachable and low-pressure every step of the way.
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Reach out
Call us or send a quick form. No pressure — just a conversation about what your family needs.
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Schedule a tour
We'll find a time that works for you to visit the center in person.
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Meet the team
See the rooms, meet the staff, and get a feel for how your child's day would look.
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Next steps
Ask about availability, age-group fit, and what enrollment looks like from there.
Questions parents ask
A few common questions — we're always happy to answer more when you reach out.
Is Malave really a Spanish-immersion program?
Yes. Spanish is spoken in every classroom, every day — through daily routines, songs, stories, and play. Children naturally pick up the language as part of how the day works, not through a separate "Spanish time."
What's your approach to learning?
We blend Montessori-style learning, play-based exploration, and structured play. Children build independence, creativity, and early academic skills through hands-on activities and guided discovery — at a pace that fits their age.
Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes — all meals and snacks are included. Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 8:30 AM, lunch follows by classroom age, and an afternoon snack is served from 2:45 to 3:00 PM. Everything is made fresh daily by our chef and includes a variety of fruits and vegetables. Parents only need to provide formula or baby food for infants.
What ages do you serve?
Malave Child Care Center serves infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. On a tour we can walk through which classroom is the best fit for your child right now.
What are your hours?
We're open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, to match the schedules of working Lancaster families. There is a 9-hour daily limit per child, and the latest morning arrival is 9:30 AM.
How do I schedule a tour?
The fastest way is to call us at (717) 295-1002. You can also send a tour request through our Schedule a Tour page and we'll follow up to find a time that works.
How do I ask about availability?
Call us at (717) 295-1002 or send a tour request. Availability shifts throughout the year, so we'll confirm what's open in your child's age group when you reach out.
Come see if Malave Child Care Center feels right for your family
We'd love to meet your family, answer your questions, and show you around.