Early Childhood Education: Ages 3-5
The Child Center of NY offers Head Start and 3-K and Pre-K for All. Our Head Start program is in Manhattan and is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start. Our 3K and Pre-K programs are in Corona and are funded by NYC Public Schools.
Both programs provide children with a safe, stimulating environment that encourages cognitive, social, and emotional development. We emphasize hands-on, play-based learning that teaches children academic concepts in ways that make sense to them and get them excited about school. We also support parents as primary caregivers so they can encourage their children’s development on their own.
Physical and emotional well-being are supported throughout our programming. A healthy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are included daily. We instill healthy habits both by teaching about them in the classroom in hands-on activities — such as growing vegetables — and by offering food that’s cooked on the premises and exceeds nutritional requirements. We also support children’s physical health through a unique collaboration with Northwell Health, New York’s largest health care provider, and by offering in-person and virtual pediatric care through a partnership with Strong Children Wellness. We offer mental health services through The Child Center’s 0-5 Perinatal + Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative. In addition, our educators have special training in teaching dual-language learners and emotionally responsive teaching.
Both centers operate Monday-Friday, full-day, and year-round. Please see our latest Head Start annual report for more information. Programs are free for eligible children.
Locations
Early Childhood Corona
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Services provided: Center-based classrooms for children ages 3-5 years old
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Special services for enrolled children: Mental health services, parenting classes, coordination of services for children with special needs, and health and nutrition services.
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Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack at no cost
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This site also offers Early Childhood Mental Health Services and Early Head Start home visiting for pregnancy to age 3
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This site partners with the New York Center for Child Development to offer an integrated class which includes typically developing children mixed with children who have a disability
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Admission criteria: Low income, with limited slots for over-income and children with a diagnosed disability.
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Languages: English, Spanish
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Preferred zip code 11368
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Other zip codes include 11369, 11372, 11373
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Senior Program Director: Laura Capobianco lauracapobianco@childcenterny.org
Address: 34-10 108 Street, Corona, NY 11368
Phone: 347-287-0175
Watch a short video about our center-based Early Childhood Corona center in English or español. Formerly called Head Start Corona, the program continues to provide the same services and maintain the same quality standards, now with funding through NYC Public Schools City Transitional program. The video below reflects the program’s former name and offers a look at the care, learning, and support families can continue to expect.
Escalera Head Start
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Services provided: Center-based classrooms for children ages 2 (Early Head Start) and 3-5 years old (Head Start)
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Special services for enrolled children: Mental health services, parenting classes, coordination of services for children with special needs, health and nutrition services.
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Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack at no cost
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Admission criteria: Low income with limited slots for over income and children with a diagnosed disability.
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Languages: English, Spanish
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Families must live in the following zip codes: 10024, 10025, and 10027
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Senior Program Director: Tracey Elting traceyelting@childcenterny.org