Dorothy Day Head Start

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.

Our dedicated and highly trained teaching staff focus on creating active learning experiences around art object-based learning literacy character building physical activity and social and emotional development.

The Center also offers comprehensive supportive services in the areas of nutrition health dental care special education parent skill workshops and social services.

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 2:45 pm