The Philadelphia Head Start Partnership (PHSP), a program of Public Health Management Corporation, provides no-cost preschool education and family support services to low-income children and families and is currently accepting applications for this school year. Recently, PHSP began partnering with various child care providers in West Philadelphia (see the list of locations below).
Children who were 3 by Sept. 1, 2014 are age-eligible for Head Start services. If you are interested in applying to PHSP, please call 215.205.0400 to set up an intake appointment.
The following locations in West and Southwest Philadelphia now offer Head Start programming managed by PHSP:
Child Care Centers
Brightside Academy
4829 Lancaster Ave. 19131
Brightside Academy
4047 Lancaster St. 19014
Brightside Academy
801 N. 48th St. 19139
Woodland Academy
5401 Grays Ave. 19143
Family Child Care Home Partners
Barbara Allison FCCH
6010 Cedarhurst St. 19143
Christine Day
5010 Cedar Ave. 19143
Cynthia’s Little Treasures
311 N. 63rd St. 19139
Debbie’s Little Angels Soaring Above the Crowd
5717 Walton Ave. 19143
Serena Spearman FCCH
5409 Addison St. 19143
Tiny Hearts FCCH
2724 N 45th St. 19131
PHMC Direct Operations
Monumental Baptist Church
4948 Locust St. 19139
Southwestern Presbyterian Church
2559 South 70th St. 19142
Tabernacle Lutheran Church
5843 Spruce St. 19139
April 13th, 2015 at 7:46 am
This is a great opportunity for all the children at the West Philly, as they will get to learn new things with extra curriculum in a free preschool which will help in enriching their inner skills.
April 1st, 2016 at 7:13 am
Preschool is the most important for a kid as it is the first step towards career. Parents often get confused while choosing a good preschool for their child. Good to see the post! This facility for free preschool is going to help lots of people those who cannot afford a good preschool for their child. Greatly appreciated!
August 3rd, 2016 at 1:56 am
The children who don’t meet the requirements do not get a chance to go to head start or preschool. They are wait listed until kindergarten and left to fall behind. This is not as helpful as people may think.