Ken-Crest N E Center is an Early Learning Center in Philadelphia serving children from birth to age five as part of KenCrest’s network of Philadelphia Early Learning Centers. The center offers Head Start, Early Head Start, Pre-K Counts and related early childhood services in inclusive classrooms.





Ken‑Crest N E Center is one of seven Philadelphia Early Learning Centers operated by KenCrest. The center provides birth-to-five early childhood education and related family supports as part of the organization’s Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre‑K Counts programs.
Classrooms use the HighScope early childhood curriculum and emphasize active play and hands-on learning. Staff receive training in trauma-informed techniques (Trauma Smart) and inclusive practice. The program is part of KenCrest’s Philadelphia Early Learning Centers, which are described as Keystone STARS quality-rated.
Each KenCrest Early Learning Center is described as having an enclosed outdoor play area with age‑appropriate materials, secure drop‑off and pick‑up procedures, and a strict visitor policy. Family supports across the centers include lending-library book bags, English-as-a-Second-Language classes, trauma-informed parenting groups, and electronic communication between school and home.
Center-based early education and childcare offered through Head Start and Early Head Start partnerships as listed among the center’s program offerings.
Publicly funded pre-kindergarten programming provided at the KenCrest Early Learning Centers.
Extended care options for enrolled children outside standard classroom hours.
Seasonal care and programming offered during the summer months.
Meal service providing breakfast and lunch to children enrolled at the centers.
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