About Us
Our Mission
We build enduring partnerships with families and the community through Comprehensive Early Childhood Education that improves the lifelong outcomes for the children we serve.
Our Vision
Woonsocket Head Start Child Development Association, Inc. (or WHSCDA) inspires families and children to build strong sustainable relationships that promote self-confidence, resiliency, and lifelong success.
Our Programs
Early Head Start
Early Head Start serves children ages 0-3 and pregnant women. Our primary focus is to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for you and your child’s well-being.
Child Care
Available full day year round education and care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years 7:30am - 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Head Start
A federal and state funded early education program for 3 and 4 year old children from September to June. Classrooms are 4 or 6 hours a day, five days a week.
This Program is limited to Woonsocket residents who meet our Head Start selection criteria
Head Start Locations
Karen Bouchard Children's Center - 204 Warwick St.
Bourdon Blvd. Children's Center - 2 Bourdon Blvd.
Cass Park Children't Center- 350 Newland Ave.
Benoit-Brown Children's Center - 2390 Mendon Rd
Woonsocket Early Learning Center - 420 Robinson St.
State Pre-K
A federal and state funded preschool program for 4 year olds entering kindergarten in the coming year.
Classrooms are 6 hours a day, five days a week
Our Locations
Karen Bouchard Children's Center - 204 Warwick St.Bourdon Blvd. Children's Center - 2 Bourdon Blvd.Cass Park Children't Center- 350 Newland Ave.Benoit-Brown Children's Center - 2390 Mendon Rd.Woonsocket Early Learning Center - 420 Robinson St.