REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2013 IS NOW OPEN! 

Each center handles its own separate registration process.  Please contact your preferred center directly.  For more information, including eligibility information please view this flyer and eligibility document HERE.

La Casa de Don Pedro offers free, quality, and culturally appropriate early childhood educational with an English/Spanish bilingual program.  Curriculum, instruction, personnel and support standards as well as facilities are consistent with and under the auspices of Newark Public Schools.  All three centers are accredited by the The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Pre K experience is designed to provide a welcoming learning and socializing environment.  Children learn by playing and exploring their interests while encouraged and supported by qualified staff. Pre K education has been demonstrated to improve the learning performance of the children who attend. Currently the program serves 255 children ages 3 & 4 at its three centers.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Newark Resident
• Age 3 or 4

Locations:

• Early Childhood Center I –138 Mt. Prospect Avenue
• Early Childhood Center II – 39 Broadway
• Early Childhood Center III – 202-216 First Street

Hours:

UPDATE: DUE TO STATE BUDGET CUTS, WRAP-AROUND HOURS (7:30 – 8:30 AND 3:30 – 5:30 ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO INCOME AND OTHER QUALIFIED FAMILIES).

• Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Program Highlights

• The only English/Spanish bilingual/bicultural learning environment in the City of Newark.
• Board of Education curriculum
• Fully certified and licensed professional instructional staff
• 2 trained instructions staff for 15 children – with supportive volunteers assisting in all classrooms
• Modern and fully equipped centers
• Family style breakfast and lunch provided by La Casa’s very own kitchen “La Olla”