The NSCA Early Head Start- Child Care Partnerships program offers full day Early Head Start programming for children between the ages of 4 months and 3 years who live in the zip codes 19122, 19133, 19134 or 19140. NSCA offers a full immersion dual language curriculum, preparing students to have a command of both English and Spanish when they enter kindergarten. The NSCA Early Head Start program includes:
- Accommodations for Children with Special Needs
- Formula and Family Style Meals
- Dual Language Immersion Curriculum (English and Spanish)
- Exposure of Puerto Rican Culture and Heritage
- Experienced and Certified Bilingual Staff
- Extended Hours Upon Request (7:30am - 6:30pm)
- Health and Wellness Screenings
- Family Access to Supportive Services Such as Affordable Housing, Case Management and After School Programs
In order to qualify for Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, families must meet the following income guidelines and have a parent who is working or in school or job training.
2023 Federal Head Start Income Guidelines
| People in family/ household | Income Guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
| For families/households with more than 8 people, add $5,140 for each additional person | |
To learn more about Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership, contact Joel Torres at (215)426-8734 or jtorres@nscaphila.org. To enroll your child, contact the center nearest you:
The Children's Center
NAEYC Accredited--4 Keystone STARS
2011 N Masher Street
Contact: Ana Alvarez (215)634-2251
141 E. Hunting Park Avenue
Contact: Stephanie Adorno (215)455-1234
152 W Lehigh Avenue
Contact: (215)425-7800