Head Start

Head Start (nyc.gov) 

Call Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm at 718-935-2009. 

All Head Start programs offer full-day, year-round care for families. Programs are at least eight hours long and are open during the school year and the summer. Head Start programs offer safe, positive learning environments for children aged three to four to learn, to play, and build the skills that get them ready for kindergarten and beyond.

Children in Head Start programs get nutritious meals and health screenings, and families get support in accessing the health services they need. Head Start programs help parents and families achieve their own goals, including employment, housing, and adult education. Head Start has some eligibility requirements for families. If you qualify, your child can begin a program any time during the year.

There are also spaces available in Early Head Start programs, which serve pregnant mothers, infants, and toddlers.