ABOUT Birth to Five

Urban Strategies, Inc. operates three Birth-to-Five Child Care Centers which service children ages 2 to 5. Our goal is to serve as a platform for quality education and a support system for neighborhood children. We work to develop our children – intellectually emotionally, physically and socially. Services include health and nutrition, parent involvement, social services, disability services, safety and family literacy programming.

In addition, Urban Strategies, Inc.’s Birth-to-Five sites may also host UPK, head start, childcare and dual programs.

Eligibilities

• Child must be 3-4 years old, however, we accept children at 2.9 years old if they turn 3 by December 31 of the enrollment year.
• Priority registration is given to children with disabilities, homeless children, youth of incarcerated parents, foster children, children with grandparents who have legal primary guardianship, and parents who are teenagers, have serious illnesses, or suffer from domestic violence, and drug abuse etc.
• Registration Documents Include:
  • 2 proofs of address
  • New York State Picture I.D.
  • Public Assistance I.D. Card
  • Medicaid Cards (for children) or Insurance Card
  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Immunization Card
    • Income Verification W-2 form
    • Check stub
  • Child’s Dental form sign stamped and dated
  • Child’s physical form
  • Parent’s complete physical form