Education Programs

Early Childhood Education

Since 2003, BHC has provided high quality arts-infused early childhood education programs for resident and neighborhood children. Together, BHC’s two early childhood centers have the capacity to serve over 250 children from birth to age five and their families.

Sugar Hill Museum Preschool

BHC’s newest early childhood center, the Sugar Hill Museum Preschool (SHMP), extends the reach and impact of our successful early childhood program piloted at Dorothy Day Apartments.

The educational capstone of BHC’s newest property known as The Sugar Hill Project, the Sugar Hill Museum Preschool has the capacity to serve up to 200 children from birth to age five and their families in center- and home-based programs. Eight state-of-the-art light-filled classrooms designed by internationally acclaimed architect David Adjaye and a partnership with the onsite Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling create an oasis for children and families to explore, learn and grow.

Dorothy Day Early Childhood Center

DDECC is a full-day center-based Head Start program for three to five year-olds. Serving over 50 families from Dorothy Day Apartments and the neighboring community, the early childhood education program combines the use of an arts-based curriculum and a safe, stimulating environment to create meaningful experiences for children. By focusing on nurturing eight development domains, children are able to develop critical thinking skills and intellectual curiosity that support their future educational success.

Our dedicated and highly trained teaching staff focus on creating active learning experiences around art, object-based learning, literacy, character building, physical activity and social and emotional development.

The Center also offers comprehensive supportive services in the areas of nutrition, health, dental care, special education, parent skill workshops and social services.