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Water Street Campus
136 Water Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
978-681-4924
Fax: 978-681-4976
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Hours of Operation
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Ages Served
15 months to 5 years

Enrollment Capacity
1 School Year preschool class (26)
2 Full Year preschool class (34)
1 Early Head Start (10)

Scheduling Options
School Year, Standard Day
Full Year, Full day
Early Head Start

Child/Caregiver Ratios
Preschool 9:1
Infant-Toddler 4:1

Regulations and Licenses
DEEC Licensed Center
License # 8121007
License Expiration: 03/10/11

Staff Qualifications
DEEC Qualified Teaching Staff
First Aid & CPR Certified
Access to Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, Learning Differences/Family Development Specialist (SN/MH)
Affiliated
Non-Profit

Accreditation
NAEYC expires 06/30/10

Environment
Nurturing, secure, family environment within state of the art site with indoor and outdoor play are, handicapped accessible

Curriculum
Age appropriate activities in language, reading, math, science, computers and arts & crafts

Services/Fees
No registration fees
Extended day fees determined by Voucher

Subsidy Participation
Vouchers, Community Partnership

Meals
Provides Breakfast, Lunch and two snacks AM & PM
Participates in the USDA Child Care Food Program

Transportation
Transportation provided if within the boundaries of transportation route. All Head Start vehicles are licensed and registered. Transportation staff meets state CORI requirements and are First Aid and CPR certified. Drivers hold valid Massachusetts CDL/DPU licenses
Provider Statement:
  1. Landmark located on Andover Street between Parker Street and South Union Street.
  2. Head Start provides a comprehensive high quality child and family development program through individualized services that include parent education, training, referral and advocacy as well as developmental services to children from age three through age five.
  3. Program does not charge a fee.
  4. Parent participation in the program is highly valued and strongly encouraged.
  5. Transportation: yes, within boundaries of transportation route
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