St. Philip's Nursery School, 1101 Route 9D, Garrison, NY 10524, US

This Head Start Preschool and Pre-K facility runs on a school calendar and offers a bright learning environment in downtown Peekskill. Families must qualify financially. Head Start is a government-funded pre-school and pre-K program that is designed to assist lower-income children and families to promote school readiness for disadvantaged children. This excellent program has a special focus on reading and math readiness and involves the families in all aspects of the child's schooling. The well-trained, experienced teachers provide a safe and stimulating learning environment as well as proper nutrition and other social services. Head Start also offers inclusive opportunities for pre-school aged children with special needs to learn alongside their typical peers.