Our Programs

The Infant & Toddler Program

Ages: 6 months to 36 months

The Infant & Toddler Program offers:

• Language Development
• Math Concepts
• Science
• Music Appreciation
• Storytelling
• Dedicated Play Area
• Developmental Assessments
• Progress Reports
• Screenings
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Certified Teachers
• Self-Esteem and Personal Awareness
• Social Skills
• Exploring Learning Center

The Pre-Kindergarten Program

Ages: 3 to 5 years old

The Pre-Kindergarten program offers:

• Social Skills
• Language Development
• Math Concepts
• Problem Solving
• Science
• Exploring
• Computers
• Learning Centers
• Progress Reports
• Screenings
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Certified Teachers
• Self-Esteem and Personal Awareness
• Social Skills
• Exploring Learning Center

There are two types of Pre-Kindergarten Programs:

1) Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program (HSSAP)

• Hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

2) PA Pre- K Counts

• Free 7:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Aftercare available from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm
• Program follows the School District of Philadelphia

Porter’s Youth Development

• An Arts-Centered Youth Program
• Ages 5 to 17 years old
• Monday to Friday
• Hours: 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm
• Year-Round Program
• Classes Rotate Every Eight Weeks: Drama, Art, Music, Culinary, Sports, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, etc.

The Porter’s Youth Development program offers:

• Study Skills and Academic Support
• Computers in Each Classrooms
• Large Outdoor Play Area
• Qualified Teachers
• Affordable Tuition
• Ask about our FREE program

Early Head Start Home-Based Program

Porter’s Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visitor Program helps families provide healthy, nurturing, supportive environments for pregnant mother, infants, and toddlers.

Ways Your Partnership with a Home Visitor Can Help You and Your Family:

• Learning new ways to make healthy changes in your home for your child and yourself
• Finding a doctor for your child
• Providing good nutrition for your child and yourself
• Locating agencies that can assist your family for health, housing, education, etc.
• Expected infants and toddler development
• Healthy ways to discipline and set limits
• Assistance with developmental goals for your child, such as potty training
• Discover creative, fun ways to spend time with your child
• Develop goals for yourself and your family, and find practical ways to achieve them
• Learning ways to educate your child within your home to enhance your child’s learning and development

This program is available to:

• Eligible families with income below federal guidelines
• Pregnant women
• Families with children ages 0 to 3 years old

For more information about the Home Visitor Services, please call (215) 329- 2300.