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.  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
• 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”