EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our fully licensed 3K and 4K (UPK) Early Childhood Center is a safe and nurturing environment where children ages 2.5 to 5 years old grow, develop and thrive. Our Early Childhood program:

Promotes social, emotional, intellectual and physical development
Provides a DOE approved curriculum with weekly themes that allow children to explore their environment through literacy, STEM, physical education, music and movement and even cooking!
Encourages learning through play and a hands-on approach allowing children to become not only independent learners, but critical thinkers
Creates opportunities for peer interaction, one on one conversations, exploration and discovery, and confidence building

Early Childhood Program Features:

Nutritious meals (Breakfast, lunch, and snack)
Family-style dining
3 outdoor well-equipped playgrounds and indoor gym on premise
Early and Late Care
Year-round programming (Including Summer Camp, Vacation and Holiday Camps)
Weekly instructional physical education
DOE based curriculum
Outdoor learning experiences

Why Choose the H.E.S. Early Childhood Program?

Experienced, professional and nurturing educators that are here year round; Staff is CPR and First Aid certified
Clean, safe and secure center; Department of Health guidelines followed
Uniform dress code
Voucher and private pay accepted; 1199, SEIU, TWU, NYC ACS and HRA
Emphasis on family participation; Active Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Special family and seasonal events throughout the year, such as Apple and Pumpkin Picking, Truck Day, Multicultural Day and more
Access to community center based programming and services for the entire family (After School, Youth Sports, Aquatics, social services, disability services, gym membership)
Discounts on other H.E.S. youth programs

After Care (Extended Day) Enrichment:

Our Extended Day enrichment program includes weekly specialist-led activities from 4 – 6 pm.

Activities Include:

Physical Education
Literacy
Dance
Music & Movement
Cooking
and more!

Early Childhood Center Hours:

3-K and Pre-K (UPK): Mon – Fri (8:30 am – 2:50 pm)

Extended Care

Early Care available 7:30 – 8:30 am
Late Care available 3 – 6 pm; Fridays until 5:30 pm

Early and Late Care Fees:

Early Care (7:30 – 8:30 am): $100/Monthly
Late Care (3 – 6 pm): $300/Monthly
Early and Late Care (7:30 am – 6 pm): $400/Monthly

Summer Camp

Early Childhood continues through the summer to provide families with year-round programming. More EC Summer Camp info.

For both 3-K and Pre-K, Early Care and Late Care are available during the summer and the program includes breakfast and lunch.

A Peak Into Early Childhood

For more information about the Early Childhood Program, contact Raymona Pittman at (718) 241-3000 ext. 119 or Tonya Williams at (718) 241-3000 ext. 130 or email [email protected].

Early Childhood Calendar 24-25

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