Harlem Little Learners

Malea Parker, Owner/Operator

Malea Parker is the Owner/Operator of Harlem Little Learners, where she leads program operations, structure, and family engagement with a focus on reliability and intentional care. An economics student at Stony Brook University with a background in business administration, Malea brings strong organizational leadership and operational planning to her role as a licensed child care provider. Inspired by her daughter’s experience in private early education programs, she founded Harlem Little Learners to bring that same level of thoughtfulness, structure, and quality to families in her own community. Her experience as a founder and creative professional informs her detail-oriented approach to building a safe, nurturing, and well-managed early learning environment for young children and working families in Harlem.

Ivory Parker, Lead Educator/Caregiver

Ivory Parker is a graduate of Howard University and an early childhood educator with classroom experience at Success Academy Charter Schools. With a background in structured learning environments and hands-on teaching, she brings patience, attentiveness, and intentional engagement to her work with young children. At Harlem Little Learners, Ivory supports daily routines, early literacy activities, and age-appropriate exploration in a calm, nurturing setting. She is committed to fostering confidence, curiosity, and a strong developmental foundation for every child in her care.

Margery Hannah, Business Contact/Caregiver

Margery Hannah holds a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Stony Brook University and has professional experience spanning education, curriculum development, grant management, and community programming. She previously served as a substitute teacher with the New York City Department of Education and as a Writing Specialist at Wichita State University, where she supported students in developing foundational literacy and communication skills. At Harlem Little Learners, Margery brings a structured, literacy-centered approach to early childhood care, emphasizing language development, intentional routines, and a nurturing environment that supports confidence, curiosity, and school readiness.