EARLY INTERVENTION - Birth-3 years Our 2 1/2 hour a day program is available to all eligible children with developmental delays. We provide bilingual screening/ evaluation and therapeutic services in the following areas: -Psychology -Social Work -Speech Pathology -Occupational Therapy -Physical Therapy - Early Childhood Special Education Our Early Intervention Program is funded by the New York State Department of Health and, in New York City, by the New York Department of Mental Health Mental Retardation and Alcoholism. There is no cost to the family.

UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN - 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN Our program is designed to provide your child/ children with opportunities for learning, developing communication skills, encouraging social and emotional development as well as reading and writing skills. Bilingual instruction is available. At least one meal will be provided daily. Universal PreKindergarten is funded by the Board of Education at no cost to the family.

ALL DAY DAYCARE - Birth-5 years - School age child care 5-12 years. We provide your child/children with half-day, full day, or extended-day services. Our program is available to you from 7am-7pm. This program includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks. We will provide a stimulating environment designed to encourage your child's interests and learning abilities. Our staff will safely escort all children ages 5-12 to their school each morning. We accept ACD vouchers, HRA and private payment.

FACILITY Daycare, Universal PreKindergarten and early Intervention programs are staffed by: - NYS Certified Teachers - Licensed Therapists Our facility is equipped with: Outdoor Playground - Kitchen - Parent room Computer room - bathrooms and sink in each classroom Website @ www.vacschool.org

HEAD START Vernon Avenue Children's School and Metropolitan Child Services receive Head Start funding. Below is a list of criteria that we adhere to: The total amount of public and private funds received and the amount from each source. An explanation of budgetary expenditures and proposed budget for the fiscal year. The total number of children and families served, the average monthly enrollment (as a percentage of funded enrollment), and the percentage of eligible children served. The results of the most recent review by the Secretary and the financial audit. The percentage of enrolled children that received medical and dental exams. Information about parent involvement activities. The agency's efforts to prepare children for kindergarten. Any other information required by the Secretary. Please contact use for information should you have any questions about these standars.