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GIVE YOUR CHILD A HEAD START

head start

Quality Preschool For
Children Ages 0-5 

Bergen County • Jersey City • Paterson

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At Greater Bergen Head Start, our goal is to get your child ready for kindergarten and to prepare your entire family for life beyond the program. Since1968, we have served more than 25,000 families across Bergen County, Jersey City, and Paterson, NJ.

 

We have 13 schools in the area, where our certified staff provides children ages 0-5 with a quality education that goes beyond the ABCs and includes social development and life skills. We also offer families educational opportunities, support, resources and even have a special program for mothers who are expecting! Our program is tuition free for qualifying families. We have limited openings available in our schools for this fall. Don’t miss your chance to reserve your spot today.

What you can expect:

Expectant Mother 

Program Available

GBCA Head Start/Early Head Start

Certified Staff
& Educational Curriculum

Healthy Meals
Provided

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Individualized
Family Support

Diapers &
Formula Provided 

Onsite Nurse/
FREE Vision, Dental & Health Screenings & 
Mental Health Support

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Parent Education
like ESL and
Nutrition Workshops

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Special Needs Children

Welcome

Culturally Diverse/ Multilingual 

Environment 

Expectant Mother 

Program Available

Greater Bergen Head Start has been preparing children for a successful future since 1968

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GBCA Head Start/Early Head Start

Greater Bergen Community Action is a proud provider of Head Start and Early Head Start Programs.

 

Greater Bergen Head Start/Early Head Start provides free early childhood education and family services to low-income families in Bergen County, Jersey City and Paterson, NJ. Comprehensive services and resources prepare children for kindergarten, enhance their emotional and physical well-being, and foster stable family relationships.

Contact Us

Bergen County Head Start

263 Lafayette Avenue

Cliffside Park NJ 07010

201-366-1020

Jersey City Head Start

93 Nelson Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07307

201-884-1050

Paterson Head Start

500 E 35th Street

Paterson, NJ 07504

973-546- 2634

Registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 22-1818014

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