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Head Start

The Child Center of NY offers Head Start programming for children ages 3-5 years old, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Head Start.

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Our Head Start centers provide low-income children ages 3 to 5 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.

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All of our sites serve breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. 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; and 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.

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Centers in Corona and Manhattan operate Monday-Friday, full-day, and year-round. We accept children through a variety of funding sources, including the NYC Department of Education, which encompasses Head Start. Please see our latest Head Start annual report for more information about our Head Start programs. Centers in Corona and Manhattan operate Monday-Friday, full-day, and year-round. All of our Head Start programs are free for eligible children.

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Locations

Early Head Start, Corona

  • Services provided: Center-based classrooms for children ages 3-5 years old

  • Special services for enrolled children: Mental health services, parenting classes, coordination of services for children with special needs, and health and nutrition services. 

  • Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack at no cost 

  • This site also offers Early Childhood Mental Health Services and Early Head Start home visiting for pregnancy to age 3 (insert hyperlink) 

  • Admission criteria: Low income, with limited slots for over-income and children with a diagnosed disability. 

  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • ​Languages: English, Spanish

  • Preferred zip code 11368

  • Other zip codes include 11369, 11372, 11373

  • Senior Program Director: Yolanda Vega yolandavega@childcenterny.org

Address: 34-10 108 Street, Corona, NY 11368
Phone: 347-506-0832

Early Head Start, Escalera

  • Services provided: Center-based classrooms for children ages 2 (Early Head Start ) and 3-5 years old (Head Start)

  • Special services for enrolled children: Mental health services, parenting classes, coordination of services for children with special needs, health and nutrition services. 

  • Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack at no cost 

  • Admission criteria: Low income with limited slots for over income and children with a diagnosed disability. 

  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • ​Languages: English, Spanish

  • Preferred zip code 10024 and 10025

  • Senior Program Director: Tracey Elting traceyelting@childcenterny.org

169 West 87th Street
New York, NY 10024

Phone: 212-799-2440

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