Childhood Development Center
700 North St., Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-2332 Fax: (585) 454-2574
High quality child care is a concern that affects all families, rich or poor. When a
family is seeking to be self-sufficient, whether through vocational training or through
entry-level jobs, child care is of special concern. ABC's Child Development Center works
with families by providing an early educational and recreational opportunity, so that as a
family they may continue their journey toward self-sufficiency. ABC's North Street CDC is
accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. This
accreditation ensures that our children, age six weeks to five years, have the best
nutritional, health, educational, and family programs available in our community.
School-age care is available after school and during vacations. Pre-school age and early
Head Start classes are also offered through the CDC. (top)
Early Head Start
49 Stone Street
Rochester, NY
14604
(585) 325-5116 Fax: (585)232-6058
Provides services for low-income children from birth through age three and pregnant
mothers. (top)
Head Start
49 Stone Street
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 325-5116 Fax: (585)
325-9108
Head Start is a preschool program for low-income children. While most children are age 4
when they enter the program, a limited number of 3 year olds are also enrolled. With the
addition of Early Head Start, children from birth through age 3 and pregnant mothers also
receive services. A minimum of 90 percent of the total enrollment must meet low-income
eligibility standards, and at least 10 percent must be children with disabilities.
Head
Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially,
emotionally, and physically. Head Start children socialize with others, solve problems,
and have other experiences, which help them to become self-confident.
Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They
also receive medical and health screenings, have healthy meals and snacks, participate in
field trips, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
Head Start children leave the program more prepared for kindergarten, excited about
learning, and ready for school.
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Parental Involvement
As a comprehensive, family-focused program, Head Start provides services not only to young children, but also to the entire family. The parent is viewed as the primary educator of their child. Toward that end, Head Start supports parents to ensure that their child has a strong family foundation, upon which they can build future educational successes. Parents also play a major role in the program's governance, including shared decision making with the agency's Board of Directors. (top)
Volunteerism
Parental involvement happens in many different ways. Volunteerism is a significant way that parents assist in the classroom. Parents play an important role on the Head Start Policy Council which includes administration, planning and evaluation of the Program. (top)
Education and Training
Parents also take part in Head Start's many educational and training opportunities, which
include General Equivalency Diploma preparedness, Job Placement, Nutritional and Health
Awareness, and Education Workshops and Seminars. (top)
Special Events
Additionally, Head Start has many special events throughout the year, such as Head Start
Career Day and Family Literacy Day, which are designed to help families become strong and
self-sufficient.
The majority of Monroe County's Head Start classrooms are staffed by ABC personnel.
Additional classrooms are operated by delegate agencies to which ABC contracts a portion
of its federal grant.
Head Start staff also coordinate special events, including an annual wellness day
featuring activities focused on maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual health. (top)
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