Head Start is a free, federally funded program specifically designed for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. All families must meet income eligibility requirements, as set by federal guidelines.
Our hours of operation are as follows:
HEAD START HOURS
8:15 AM – 4:15 PM (Full Day)
8:15 AM – 11:45 AM (AM Half Day)
1:00 PM – 4:15 PM (PM Half Day)
UNIVERSAL PRE KINDERGARTEN HOURS
8:15 AM – 5:30 PM (Full Day)
8:15 AM – 12:30 PM (AM Half Day)
1:00 PM– 5:30 PM (PM Half Day)
Yes, CECD is National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC ) Accredited Site.
Children are placed in full day classes on a first come, first served basis. Placement is also based on availability of space and special family needs, as defined in our policy.
You must bring in the following original documents: your child’s Birth Certificate, Health Record, Proof of Income, Proof of Residence and Social Security Cards for all family members that are in your household.
Parents are free to visit the center whenever they choose to. Parents who would like to volunteer in the center must have an up-to-date medical on file.
Yes, CECD is a uniform school. Boys wear light blue shirts and navy blue pants while the girls wear light blue blouse and navy blue skirt or pants.
We complete educational screenings on all children to ensure that they are developing appropriately. We provide special education services for children, if necessary.
Our on-site kitchen staff provides nutritional breakfast, lunch and snack daily. A NYS Certified Nutritionist approves all menus.
Our program offers the UPK Program to children that are four (4) years of age.
Yes. We have three sites; 193-04 Jamaica Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 serving 133 children, 117-21 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 serving 216 children and 193-25 Jamaica Avenue, Hollis, NY 11423 serving 84 children.
Field trips are scheduled throughout the school year.
Our doors are always open. We suggest that you call and make an appointment so time can be allotted for an escorted tour.
All of our teachers have a degree and/or certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
