Y Head Start Baltimore City @ East 43rd Street

Y Preschool is a trusted program that has provided educational and developmental support to children and families for over 160 years. Our program combines a safe and happy educational environment with a curriculum designed to stimulate intellectual, emotional, and physical growth; all with the focus of preparing children for kindergarten and beyond. <br/> <br/>Our program provides development opportunities for young children to: <br/> <br/>learn through play <br/>develop cognitive and physical health <br/>become enthusiastic, inquisitive learners <br/>develop character <br/>be independent and self-confident <br/> <br/>Using the Core Knowledge Preschool Curriculum and the Creative Curriculum, Y staff teaches skills related to school-readiness as measured by the Maryland State Department of Education. As a result, children enrolled in our program perform above state averages across all academic measures!