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Call 412.271.3300 for more information.
YOUR $250 GIFT WILL HELP UNDERWRITE THE EDUCATION OF ONE CHILD FOR A WEEK AT HERITAGE 4 KIDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER.
Heritage 4 Kids Early Learning Center is widely recognized for quality and professionalism. Our facility, located in Braddock, is licensed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which sets demanding standards for early education programs. We have also reached Star 4 level of Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS, a program for the highest quality in teacher qualifications, professional development, classroom environments and curricula.
We have served more than 8,000 children and their families since we opened in September 1998. Our community-based center and school-based classrooms focus on the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and creative needs of the children.
Are you an A+ Teacher? We have a classroom for you!
4 Kids offers the opportunity for teachers to work with children ranging in age from 6 weeks through age 5 in an outstanding, curriculum based education program. With full-time teaching positions and competitive benefits packages available, there’s never been a better time to join the Heritage team!
Visit the Careers page to learn more, or submit your resume to [email protected] today!
Contact:
Courtney Jones, Associate Director
[email protected]
(412) 271-3300
Location:
404 Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15104
CURRICULUM
Our curriculum is based on a holistic approach that includes child, parent/guardian and teacher in identifying and addressing academic, emotional, cognitive and psychological needs for each child.
For each age group, a carefully planned curriculum outlines what children will learn, along with the teaching strategies we use to achieve those goals. Because reading is the foundation for success in school and the workplace, each curriculum’s major focus is promoting emerging literacy. We also focus on math, science and technology. But many other factors also contribute to school success, and we work to make sure that enrolled preschool children are “school ready” before they enter kindergarten.
Our classroom environments are designed to promote successful learning as well as safety, comfort, and stimulation. Every day includes multiple enrichment activities designed both to be fun and to reinforce the curriculum. Art and music are woven throughout the day; every classroom has a pet or plants to learn from; and the outdoor education area is the source of many lessons. Our outdoor education area includes various play structures, a butterfly and vegetable garden.
ENROLLMENT
4 Kids classrooms are housed at our 404 Braddock Avenue and 531 Jones Avenue locations. We accept children six weeks through five years old. We offer Head Start, Early Head Start and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts classrooms. Fees are based on individual family circumstances. If a family is eligible for a subsidy such as CCW (Child Care Works), the 4 Kids staff will assist in the arrangements—we work closely with parents to make sure care is available and affordable for all families. 4 Kids also offers bridge funding for income-eligible families through our involvement with the EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program. Every child receives the same excellent care and education, no matter what the family pays.
4 Kids Early Learning Center is open 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We close for eight holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We also close for five in-service days for staff training. In case of an emergency or weather related closings, our Alert Now system allows parents to know in advance if the center will be closed or delayed.
To enroll a child, the parent or guardian must complete enrollment forms, and the child must have a health assessment and be current with immunizations. To learn more about enrolling your child, please call us at 412.271.3300.