Early Childhood Learning Centers are high-quality childcare facilities that serve children ages 3 – 5 years old. Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a home-based early childhood development and parent education program that gives parents the tools to be their children’s first teachers.
ECLC FAQ
The centers are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Both programs are Headstart programs funded through the New York City Department of Education. Families are required to meet headstart eligibility requirement to enroll in the program.
HIPPY FAQ
Yes, as long as they are in the age range of 3 to 5.
Yes, upon completion the program coordinator will issue a certificate.
Thirty weeks.
My daughter is a little more calm than she was before. She looks forward to the next activity to see what we were going to do. This has helped me grow with my daughter, because she’s not going to stop learning.”
— Niyema Z., HIPPY Parent