Early Childhood

Goddard Riverside offers comprehensive early childhood education programs for children ages two to six and a wide range of support for their families. There are five programs in its early childhood cohort: two Head Start Centers on West 95 Street and West 87th Street and three Day Care Centers located on West 91 Street, West 84th Street, and West 83rd Street.

Each center use the Creative Curriculum as a base for classroom activities that promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical growth through the hands-on exploration of science, nature and art. The shared curriculum fosters collaboration between our Day Care Centers and Head Start programs. Children also benefit from Goddard Riverside’s partnerships with local museums, schools, and social service and health organizations.

Goddard Riverside acknowledges the parent as the most important influence on a child’s development. Our staff assists parents by providing information about community resources and making referrals. Parents volunteer in the classrooms, serve on program committees, and attend workshops and social gatherings held on site.

Head Start Programs

Head Start @ 95th Street
70 West 95th Street
Morning and afternoon sessions, for 3 and 4 year olds.
Myriam Bedolla, c/o pbibbo@goddard.org

Head Start (Escalera) @ 87th Street
169 West 87th Street
Full day session for 4 year olds; half day sessions for 3 year olds.
Carmen Brasuell, cbrasuell@goddard.org

Day Care Centers

Goddard Riverside Day Care Center
114 West 91st Street
Full day for 2.5 to 5 year olds.
Pedro Cordero, pcordero@goddard.org

Day Care Center @ 84th Street
26 West 84th Street
Full day session for 2.9 to 5 year olds.
Maireda Place, mplace@goddard.org

Day Care Center @83rd Street
128 West 83rd Street
Full day session for 2 to 5 year olds.
Maireda Place, mplace@goddard.org

To apply: Please contact the program directly.