4 Kids

Heritage 4 Kids is widely recognized for the quality and professionalism of our programs. Our Early Learning Center at 404 Braddock Avenue is accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which sets demanding standards for early education programs. We have also reached Star 3 level of Pennsylvania’s Keystone STARS, a program for the highest quality in teacher qualifications, professional development, and classroom environments and curricula.

We’ve served more than 3,500 children and their families since we opened in September 1998. Our community-based center and school-based classrooms focus on the cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and creative needs of the children.

Some of our evidence based benefits are:

• 4 Kids “graduates” are far less likely to repeat grades or to need special education services once they are in school;
• Even children who start out far behind their peers can catch up by the time they start school;
• The behaviors of enrolled children improve significantly;
• The children learn a range of skills and attitudes that will provide the foundations for success in school, in the work force... and in life!

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and supporters we are able to continue to provide a high quality early learning experience for the children who live in Braddock and the surrounding Mon Valley region.