Urban Horizons Early Childhood Discovery Center - Bronx NY ACS Head Start

50 EAST 168 STREET , BRONX NY 10452
(718) 839-1174

About the Provider

Description: WHEDco’s nationally accredited Urban Horizons Early Childhood Discovery Center, a Head Start program, serves 111 pre-school children from 20 different countries. WHEDco's full-day program offers a nurturing environment that helps children to develop confidence, think creatively, analyze information and communicate effectively. 100% of children in our program graduate prepared for Kindergarten, ensuring they begin their school careers at an advantage.

We also work with Literacy Partners to provide family literacy and ESL classes for parents, which empowers them to become more engaged in their children's education. In addtion, our Family Support team connects paretns to additional resources and provides family counseling.

Additional Information: Years in Operation: 10 or more

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 6716
  • Capacity: 112
  • Age Range: 2 YEARS - 5 YEARS
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: New York City Department of Health
  • District Office Phone: 311 or (212) NEW-YOR (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Regulations Status
2020-01-09 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.59(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Exits and other egress Not provided with required signage at time of inspection.
2020-01-09 Violations requiring correction within two weeks (Critical Violations) 47.59(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service failed to conduct and document monthly fire drills.
2019-10-31 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.25(a)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
2019-10-31 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
2019-10-31 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Staff failed to obtain proof of immunization; Except for exempt staff, required staff immunizations were not submitted to child care service; records not confidential.
2019-09-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.25(a)(1) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service unable to document that all children enrolled have had an age appropriate medical evaluation.
2019-09-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.25(c) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection records of enrolled children's periodic medical examination were Not provided or maintained.
2019-09-25 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.33(b) CORRECTED
Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service.
2019-04-10 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
2019-04-10 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(f) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
2019-03-06 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
2019-03-06 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.
2019-03-06 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(f) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service teaching staff acting as assistant teachers do Not meet age and educational requirements.
2018-12-18 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(a) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Teacher qualification documents Not submitted to approved agent for review
2018-12-18 Minor violations (General Violations) 47.13(d) CORRECTED
Brief Description: Child care service staff identified/acting as group teachers do Not meet the required qualifications of the position.

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