HOSTOS CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC

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Hostos Children's Center, Inc.

Hostos Community College Children's Center, Inc. is a privately incorporated, campus-based childcare center licensed by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and regulated by New State.

Hostos Children's Center provides a safe, caring, education and supportive environment for the children. Cultural diversity, first and second language acquisition, and age appropriate practices are viewed as the foundation blueprint in meeting the educational, social, emotional, and physical needs of children and their communities. Hostos Children’s Center services primarily the children of matriculated students and legal guardians attending Hostos Community College. Children ages two (2) --to four— (4) are eligible for services. Childcare tuition fees are subsidized for all students. Universal Pre-Kindergarten is available at no cost.

Enrollment is contingent on the order of the initial requests and available slots. However, the admission policy reserves the right to balance the groups based on age and facility assignment for licensing compliance. All children are eligible for enrollment regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, gender or national origin.

Hostos students interested in enrolling their child must complete and submit an initial application. As space becomes available, applicants are then contacted and advised to follow through with the enrollment process in a timely manner.

Registration Process

Applicants are advised that the registration process occurs on a first-come first-serve basis, as admission is limited to space availability. Prospective enrollees should prepare to begin the registration process several months prior to each semester. The Registration Process is conducted in several phases. If a parent or guardian is unable to participate in the initial enrollment process, they are cautioned that there may not be available vacancies during the final period. For those interested in attending summer classes, the Children's Center provides a summer program if a sufficient number of children are available for service.

For more information, please click here or contact: 475 Grand Concourse, Room A-109A Bronx, NY 10451 P: (718) 518 – 4176 F: (718) 518 – 4173 Email: childrenscenter@hostos.cuny.edu