Westcop Aunt Bessies Open Door
WestCOP Aunt Bessie's Open Door is a Head Start and Early Head Start center at 137 Union Avenue in Peekskill, serving children from infancy through age five. Early Head Start cares for children 6 weeks to 3 years old, and Head Start serves children ages 3 to 5, with a developmentally appropriate curriculum and family support woven into the day. New York OCFS licenses it as a day care center for up to 45 children.
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A WestCOP Head Start and Early Head Start center in Peekskill for children from 6 weeks through age five, with curriculum, screenings, and family support details families can confirm before enrollment.
Age range
Children are served from infancy through age five: Early Head Start for children 6 weeks to 3 years old, and Head Start for children ages 3 to 5.
Programs
This is a WestCOP Head Start and Early Head Start center, part of WestCOP's early childhood network serving Westchester and Putnam Counties.
Capacity
New York OCFS licenses the center as a day care center for up to 45 children, with room for 8 infants, 8 toddlers, and 29 preschoolers.
Curriculum
Early Head Start uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers, with screenings and assessments that support social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
Family support
Alongside a child's care, families can take part in parenting groups, receive nutrition guidance, and connect to community resources.
Eligibility
Enrollment is geared toward families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines or receiving TANF. Children who are homeless or in foster care are automatically eligible, and children with suspected or documented disabilities may also qualify.
Approach
WestCOP works to involve parents in their child's education starting at birth and continuing through school.
Location
The center is at 137 Union Avenue in Peekskill, NY 10566.
Program details can change, so ask about daily hours, current openings by age group, meal and snack specifics, transportation, eligibility paperwork, the best phone number, inspection-history details, and current licensing status before making plans.
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