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.
Telephone: (401) 769-1850 Fax: (401) 769-1854
Bourdon Blvd. Children's Center - 2 Bourdon Blvd.
Telephone: (401) 767-1018 Fax: (401) 767- 1019
Cass Park Children's Center- 350 Newland Ave.
Telephone: (401) 766-0112 Fax: (401) 766-0771
Benoit-Brown Children's Center - 2390 Mendon Rd
Telephone: (401) 765-8730 Fax: (401) 765-8734
Woonsocket Early Learning Center - 450 Robinson St.
Telephone: (401) 356-4042
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