Cathy

CATHY'S STORY

Head Start Parent

“He’s learning a lot of English. At home we only speak to him in Spanish and now he speaks more English. He learns how to interact with other kids. With his teacher he learns to take direction. Before it was all about do as I say. Now he does things because he understands what we’re asking of him. I love the environment of the school. The way they learn is they play to learn. Meanwhile in other school they show them new things and if they learn, fine, if they don’t, oh well. Here, through play, they teach them things they can actually use in their lives in the future and at the same time they give them a head start."

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Greater Bergen’s Head Start program 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.

Information

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