TCA Head Start at Mahalia Jackson (TCA Head Start)
2405 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70113
Geographic Area: CBD / Garden District
Geographic Zone: 3
Phone: 504-359-6891
Center Hours: 7:00 AM-4:30 PM
Ages Served: PK3
Program Details
Center philosophy, performance, cost, and other provided services. To learn more about how early childhood performance is measured, click here.
Director: Carla Searles
Philosophy: Tca head start is a family focused child development program that offers comprehensive services in the areas of education, health, nutrition, mental wellness, social services and parent, family & community engagement to low income families.
Program Type: Head Start
Cost (tier): Free
Cost for 1 YR to PK4: Free
Cost for Infants: Free
Additional Fees: Contact School for More Information
Schedule Type: Year Round
Center Performance: 4.49: Approaching Proficient
School Finder Page: Center Report Card
Licensed Capacity: 94
Admissions
How to apply, who is eligible to attend, and what factors determine which children are assigned. For more info on how OneApp works, click here.
Application Process:
OneApp
Applications Due: 03/27/2020
Transition To Kindergarden: Students must apply to a K program
Selective Admissions: Contact school for more information
TCA Head Start at Mahalia Jackson (TCA Head Start)
Grade PK3
Eligibility: Eligibility and priority for Early Head Start, NOEEN and Head Starts programs is determined based on need These programs are open to qualifying Orleans Parish residents who meet the program age requirements on or before September 30 of the year school begins
Priority: Head Start priorities are based on a federally-regulated needs assessment
Grade PK4
Eligibility: Eligibility and priority for Early Head Start, NOEEN and Head Starts programs is determined based on need These programs are open to qualifying Orleans Parish residents who meet the program age requirements on or before September 30 of the year school begins
Priority: Head Start priorities are based on a federally-regulated needs assessment
School Features
Transportation: Contact school for more information
Uniforms: Not Mandatory
Features & Programs:
Fatherhood Initiatives, Prime Time Partner, Field Trips, Library, Parent Meetings
Language Support:
American Sign Language; French; Spanish; Vietnamese
Special Education Services:
Emotional/Behavioral, Speech, Hearing, Vision, Physical/Mobility And Other Medical Contions Are Accomodated.
