Early Childhood Education

Hamilton-Madison House is dedicated to nurturing children’s development through a holistic approach. Our services include early childhood education, health care, nutritional support, and family social services, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Our programs are licensed by the Department of Health and contracted by the Department of Education and federal office of Head Start.

Child Care

Child Care programming at Hamilton-Madison House has provided high-quality early care and education to children and families in our community for more than 60 years. Requirements include children ages 2.9-5 years old, with a guardian working at least 20 hours per week. We offer a reduced, sliding scale fee based on income.

 

Application English, Spanish, Chinese

Emergency Treatment and Consent Form, Food Allergies Action Plan, Child Dental Plan

Covid-19 Acknowledgement Form, Child Medical Form 205.

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Family Child Care Network (FCCN)

Hamilton-Madison House’s Family Child Care Network works with Office of Children and Family Services licensed Providers to provide childcare in the homes of community members and small business owners.  We recruit, train and monitor family child care providers to ensure safe and nurturing environments conducive to high quality developmentally appropriate learning. The FCCN supports those providing care for children between birth to 3 years old. We support school-day and extended-day year-round programs. This is a home-based program in Brooklyn.

 

For more information, please contact [email protected].

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Head Start

Head Start programs provide full-day, year-round care for families, with sessions lasting at least eight hours and operating throughout both the school year and summer. These programs create safe and enriching environments where children ages three to four can learn, play, and develop essential skills to prepare for kindergarten and beyond.

 

Participants receive nutritious meals and health screenings, while families are supported in accessing necessary health services. Additionally, Head Start assists parents and caregivers in reaching personal goals, such as securing employment, stable housing, or furthering their education. Qualified children can enroll at any point during the year. Eligibility is for low-income families and families receiving public assistance, for children 3-5 years.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start (EHS) programs support infants, toddlers under age three, and pregnant women by offering comprehensive child development and family support services. Designed for low-income families, EHS provides intensive care to promote early learning, health, and well-being for both children and expectant mothers. It serves children ages 12 weeks to 3 years. It is a home-based program in Manhattan, with low-income eligibility requirements and year round enrollment.

Virtual Tours

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