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Hamilton-Madison House Head Start

Lower East Side · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Hamilton-Madison House Head Start offers free, comprehensive early childhood education and family support services for low-income families in New York City.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and describes the Early Childhood Education program at Hamilton-Madison House, which includes Head Start and Early Head Start services. This program is designed for low-income families in New York City, offering free, full-day, year-round education for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its mission and 'About Us' page. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on their website, nor is it listed in the ACA directory. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-child ratios or detail background check procedures for staff. Google reviews for 'Hamilton-Madison House' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 106 reviews, with many positive comments about their community services. Social media handles found are @hamiltonmadisonhouse on Instagram and 'hamiltonmadisonhouse' on Facebook. The program type is clearly day care/early education, not a traditional summer camp, though it operates year-round.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Hamilton-Madison House Head Start is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. academic programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: Full-day
  • Address: Multiple locations, including 60 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038
  • Cost notes: Free for eligible low-income families.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Hamilton-Madison House Head Start

What ages does Hamilton-Madison House Head Start accept?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start is open to children ages 3–5. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Hamilton-Madison House Head Start cost?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for eligible low-income families. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Hamilton-Madison House Head Start's hours?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start runs Full-day. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hamilton-Madison House Head Start?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hamilton-Madison House Head Start provide lunch?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Hamilton-Madison House Head Start compare to other academic camps in New York?
Hamilton-Madison House Head Start is one of 14 academic camps in New York that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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