Children plant an indoor vegetable garden.
Children at Willard School walk the runway during Week of the Young Child 2018 in recycled fashions.
Children and Staff celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday.
Children celebrate Puerto Rican Pride.
Children prepare to share a snack at the Children's Center.
The NSCA Head Start program is a full day program for children between the ages of 3 and 5 years old. 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 Head Start program includes:
- Accommodations for Children with Special Needs
- Three Hot Family Style Meals Per Day
- Dual Language Immersion Curriculum (English and Spanish)
- Exposure to Puerto Rican Culture and Heritage
- Experienced and Certified Bilingual Staff
- Extended Hours Upon Request (7:30am - 6:30pm)
- Flexible Pay Options (Including Subsidies)
- Health and Wellness Screenings
To be eligible for Head Start, children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2019. Family income must also be below the federal income guidelines listed below:
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 enroll your child, contact the center nearest you.
The Children's Center
NAEYC Accredited--4 Keystone STARS
2011 N Masher Street
Contact: (215)634-2251
The Willard School
3070 Frankford Avenue
Contact: (215)291-4143