Broadway Housing Communities, Inc, a Head Start Program of New York, NY

583 Riverside Drive
New York NY 10031

(212) 862-7155

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.

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

• Dorothy Day Early Childhood Center
  583 Riverside Dr, New York NY
  (212) 862-7155