Since 1964 Hamilton-Madison House has been committed to providing high-quality early care and education to children and families in our community. Our evidence-based Early Childhood Services programs include NYC PreK for All, Head Start, Child Care, Family Child Care Network, and private fee-based day care. Our Early Care and Education Programs prepare children to excel in in the primary grades cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. Our educational philosophy is based on the understanding of the ways in which young children learn best. Referred to as the “developmental-interaction approach,” Hamilton- Madison House early care and educations program supports the needs, interests and developmental tasks of young children and emphasizes the interaction between the learning child and the social and physical environment. Providing children with the opportunity to explore and learn about the diversity of their community, and building on children’s strengths are key components, and HMH creates welcoming, homelike environments to ensure that both children and adults feel comfortable and secure.