Welcome to the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education in Union City, an early childhood center for four and five year olds.

At the Early Childhood Education Center (ECC) all eligible 4-year-old children in Union City can go to pre-K for FREE 6 hours a day of instructional time and 4 hours of wrap-around services, 245 days a year. Eligibility for wrap-around services is based on the family’s income.

Location

2200 Kennedy Boulevard, Union City, NJ 07087

Phone Numbers

(201) 271-2310 or (201) 271-2311 or (201) 271-2312

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

FREE Early Childhood Education

Teaching children when they are very young leads to higher grades, fewer problems, and better jobs later in life. Breakfast, snack and lunch are included, FREE, and classes are small: just 15 students with one certified teacher and one aide. Also included:

• FREE health screenings to stop problems early Full checkup with a licensed doctor, including vaccinations, hearing and vision tests and complete health screening Any problems or special needs are identified early and taken care of immediately
• FREE parenting and family support Referrals and help during any family crisis Help getting social services (housing , WIC, free medical services, job assistance)
• FREE preschool education program for 3 and 4 year olds providing six hours instructional time + four hours wrap-around services, 245 days/ year
• FREE Lunch, Snack & Breakfast provided for students

To register your child, call us today!