Description: WestCOP’s Early Childhood Program serves almost two thousand income-eligible children and families in twenty-two Head Start and Early Head Start centers throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties.
The centers offer several types of programs, which include part-day or six-hour Head Start, full-day childcare, therapeutic classrooms, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and after-school services. A complete list of the centers, with addresses and contact information, may be found at the end of this section.
Starting March 2014, WestCOP began a pilot Early Childhood Development program in Port Chester called “5 Steps to Five”. Fully funded by a group of individuals and foundations, its mission is to educate disadvantaged parents how to prepare their newborn babies to become responsive, effective students and productive, responsible citizens, leading to a stronger, healthier society and economy.
ec_pic1The Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide comprehensive child development services for children from birth to five years, and focuses
on the goals of promoting social competence and school readiness for each child. Because Head Start believes that parents and families are a child’s first and best teacher, partnerships with families are considered an important and integral part of the Head Start experience. Through these partnerships, parents are encouraged:
to become involved in all aspects of the Head Start program;
are empowered to become advocates for their children and themselves
to pursue the goals they have identified.
ecpic2In addition to partnering with parents, WestCOP’s Head Start program actively collaborates with a wide range of community agencies. These collaborations serve to ensure that resources are available for the children and families as they progress towards their goals.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.3(o) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: All buildings used for day care centers must remain in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.3(o)(2) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Buildings, systems and equipment must be kept in good repair and operate as designed. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.4(a) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions which may contribute to or create a fire hazard. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.4(c) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Fire detection, alarm and firefighting equipment appropriate to the type of building construction, size, height and occupancy must be provided, maintained and operate as designed. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.4(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: All fire alarm and detection systems must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State is not applicable. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.5(d) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Radiators and pipes located in rooms occupied by children must be covered to protect the children from injury when the heating system is in use. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.5(q) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Windows above the first floor that are accessible to children and present a fall hazard must be protected by permanent barriers or restrictive locking devices to prevent a window from opening fully thus preventing children from falling out the windows. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.5(r) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: An operable flashlight or battery powered lantern must be kept in each classroom. Such equipment must be properly maintained for use in the event of a power failure. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.5(s)(1) | Not Corrected |
| Brief Description: Every closet door latch that is accessible to children must be constructed to enable children to open the door from inside the closet. | |||
| 2020-01-17 | Violation | 418-1.5(y) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children. | |||
| 2019-12-10 | Violation | 418-1.3(b) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Areas that will be used by the children must be well-lighted and well-ventilated. Heating, ventilation and lighting equipment must be adequate for the protection of the health of the children. | |||
| 2019-12-10 | Violation | 418-1.3(h) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired. | |||
| 2019-03-12 | Violation | 418-1.5(a) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: Suitable precautions must be taken to eliminate all conditions in areas accessible to children which pose a safety or health hazard. | |||
| 2018-11-26 | Violation | 418-1.8(k)(4)(ii) | Corrected |
| Brief Description: the maximum group size is eighteen children. | |||
If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
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