Address
583 Riverside Drive
New York NY 10031
Contact Phone
(212) 862-7155
Details
Dorothy Day Early Childhood Center provides a full-day center-based Head Start program for three to five year-olds. The Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:45 pm from September through July.Serving over 50 families from Dorothy Day Apartments and the neighboring community, the early childhood education program combines the use of an arts-based curriculum and a safe, stimulating environment to create meaningful experiences for children. By focusing on nurturing eight development domains, children are able to develop critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity that support their future educational success.
Who is Eligible?
Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and
children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and
families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for
services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be
eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some
grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines
as well.
Families are encouraged to apply.
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