The Early Childhood Friendly City initiative addresses these early learning gaps by supporting municipalities in prioritizing early childhood development across various sectors like education, health and housing. The city issued a resolution signaling its commitment to prioritize early childhood development. “We’re going to see a whole different La Habra as far as education and success,” declared Mayor Rose Espinoza. The early childhood city designation represents a fundamental shift in how municipalities think about their youngest residents, she added. The mother of 6-year-old triplets was born in La Habra and benefited from the types of programs she now oversees.