What Do Sunflowers Have to Do With a Pandemic?
What do sunflowers have to do with a pandemic? Each morning when the children and staff arrive at Vogel, a plot of huge sunflowers greets us at the door. These
Early childhood is the most critical time for brain development.
Early childhood is a critical period of growth — nearly all foundational brain development happens before the age of five. During this time, consistent care, nurturing relationships, and safe environments are essential for healthy learning and development.
For children experiencing unique family dynamics, poverty, housing instability, or homelessness, early prevention can help support the interruption of these foundations. Vogel’s Early Childhood Development Program is designed to meet children where they are, providing trauma-informed care and research-based early learning in a safe, nurturing environment that supports healing, growth, and confidence.
Each day, more than 200 children are welcomed into Vogel’s early learning facilities, where highly qualified teachers guide children through a curriculum that integrates cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development. Children ages six weeks to five years participate in enriching experiences — including art, music and movement, and outdoor learning — that support whole-child development and a strong readiness for school.
Vogel’s Early Childhood Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a distinction earned by only 5% of childcare providers nationwide. This accreditation reflects Vogel’s long-standing commitment to excellence, safety, and high-quality early education for children and families who need it most.
51%
of american children
experiencing homelessness
are under age five
90%
of human brain
development occurs
by the age of five
4X
Homeless children
are 4X more likely to
show delayed Development
Our programming is culturally competent, holistic, and family-centered.
What do sunflowers have to do with a pandemic? Each morning when the children and staff arrive at Vogel, a plot of huge sunflowers greets us at the door. These
89%
of Vogel Preschool
children assessed as Kindergarten
ready at Graduation
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