Head Start / EarlyLearn NYC
Apply for enrollment in any of our Head Start/EarlyLearn or Early Head Start programs.
- Senior Program Director: Lillian Rodriguez-Magliaro, lillianrodriguez@childcenterny.org
- Educational Coordinator: Lorena Ramirez, lorenaramirez@childcenterny.org
- Hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Fee: Based upon family income and program enrollment
- Special services: Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for 4-year-olds; early childhood mental health services, coordination of services for children with special needs, parenting classes, health and nutrition services. This site also offers an Early Head Start program for children ages 0-3.
- This center has a unique collaboration with Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider. Northwell physicians and residents provide free primary medical services on site at our center. Learn more in this blog post and in our 2018 Head Start annual report.
- Ages accepted: 3 to 5 years
- Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Bengali
- Public transportation: #7 subway to 103rd or 111 Street, Q48 to 108 Street and 34th Ave
- Program Director: Tracey Elting, traceyelting@childcenterny.org
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Fee: Based upon family income and program enrollment
- Special services: Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for 4-year-old children; mental health services, parenting classes, health and nutrition services
- Admission Criteria: Low-income children who live in Manhattan; children with special needs are welcome
- Ages accepted: 3- and 4-year-olds
- Languages spoken: English, Spanish
- Educational Director: Marie Mason, mariemason@childcenterny.org
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Fee: Based upon family income and program enrollment
- Special services: Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) for 4-year-old children, mental health services, parenting classes, health and nutrition services. This site also offers an Early Head Start program for children ages 0-3.
- This center has a unique collaboration with Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider. Northwell pediatric residents supervised by physicians provide free medical support on site at our center.
- Admission Criteria: Low-income children who live in Central Queens and nearby communities; children with special needs are welcome
- Ages accepted: 3- and 4-year-olds
- Languages spoken: Bengali, English, Spanish
- Public Transportation: Subway—#7 to 61st Street Woodside, Buses—Q18, Q32, Q53, Q60, LIRR