Northern Manhattan Head Start
Daycare center in Manhattan, NY. 529-531 West 155th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032
About the program
Northern Manhattan Head Start is a licensed daycare center in Manhattan, New York. It is licensed for 105 children and serves preschool ages.
Northern Manhattan Head Start provides a full-day preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 in Washington Heights.
The program offers French and Spanish and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Northern Manhattan Head Start does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,500 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →New York publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
I cannot recommend this school for children under three. The teacher for the two-year-old class - and the surrounding staff - lack the experience, competence, patience, and understanding needed to care for young children. My two-year-old was expected to write letters of her name while still learning to talk and hold a crayon - an unrealistic and inappropriate expectation. Safety and supervision are major concerns. My…
Madeline · 1/5 on Google · 6 months agoMy daughter attended this Head Start program, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The teachers and staff truly care about the children and create such a loving, safe, and supportive environment. I saw so much growth in my daughter, both academically and socially - she became more confident, independent, and excited about learning every day. They also do a wonderful job keeping parents involved and…
Jenellie Colon · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of my children attended NMPP Head Start - one in 2015 and the other in 2022. Everyone involved in their education has been incredibly supportive, patient, and welcoming. I truly appreciate the workshops offered to parents, which help families build a strong partnership with the program. NMPP Head Start has made a meaningful difference for my family and so many others, helping us learn, grow, and progress…
Jannyl Ynoa · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoMy son attended Northern Manhattan from the age of 3 and we had an amazing experience The teachers love and cared for him as if he was their own. Now in college he has also had the opportunity tu return to Northern Manhattan to help and assist in the summer. From administrative and all the staff, highly recommend to everyone.
Yumilda Abreu · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
529-531 West 155th Street, Manhattan, NY 10032
Questions about Northern Manhattan Head Start
Is Northern Manhattan Head Start licensed?
Yes. Northern Manhattan Head Start holds an active NYC Preschool (GCC) licence from New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (licence 7909), with a licensed capacity of 105 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
What ages does Northern Manhattan Head Start take?
Northern Manhattan Head Start is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Northern Manhattan Head Start cost?
Northern Manhattan Head Start does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
