News & Resources Careers Contact Us Donate Our Purpose Education & Youth Programs Health and Community National Leadership Early Childhood The Baby College® Three-Year-Old Journey (current) Harlem Gems® Three-Year-Old Journey The Three-Year-Old Journey provides Promise Academy® lottery winners the opportunity to continue to learn, grow, and nurture friendships. For Parents and Children age 3 Email Us Call 917-574-6029 About Program Structure Program Benefits Location Contact Support Three-Year-Old Journey Children’s earliest years shape their lives. Help them prepare for successful, happy, and healthy futures. Donate Today! About Three-Year-Old Journey As children develop and change, parents and guardians must change as well. The Three-Year-Old Journey formed in 2004 to provide Promise Academy® lottery winners the opportunity to continue to learn and grow. Participants of the Three-Year-Old Journey engage in a series of workshops over twelve weeks. They discuss developmental milestones, discipline techniques, and developmentally-appropriate activities to foster early literacy and math skills. Parents also gain a sense of community and camaraderie — and many remain friends and lean on each other for parenting support and schedule play dates for their children. As the parents and guardians interact, their three-year-olds play together in small and large groups under the guidance of trained staff. In addition to having fun — singing, doing arts and crafts, listening to stories, and more — they are also learning and practicing invaluable social skills. Toddlers learn about healthy fruits and vegetables. Program Structure Two twelve-week cycles are open to 60 families each. Participants meet on Saturdays at Promise Academy® I. Workshops are offered in English, Spanish, and French. Program Benefits In addition to both parents and children gaining knowledge and building relationships, families of the Three-Year-Old Journey gain access to: Guidance in applying to the Harlem Gems® preschool program Brigance Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment Tool, which provides a snapshot of a child’s development and assesses school readiness Referrals to HCZ programs and community resources Harlem Gems® Preschool For interested parents, we offer assistance through HCZ’s Harlem Gems® Preschool application process. Brigance Developmental Screening We use the Brigance screener twice per cycle to identify children’s areas of strength and needs. HCZ and Community Resources We help families take advantage of HCZ’s numerous programs and community resources to meet their needs—from financial support to health and wellness, and more. Location The Three-Year-Old Journey meets on Saturdays at Promise Academy® I. Promise Academy® I 245 W 129th St, New York, NY 10027 Contact We’re here to help. Please email or call us if you have questions or want to learn more. First Name Last Name How can we contact you? Email Phone Your email address Submit YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN Harlem Gems® We have two Harlem Gems® preschools with excellent track records of graduating students ready to succeed in their K-12 education and beyond. Related News & Stories See all news and stories OUR STORIES Kiara Molina’s HCZ Journey READ MORE OUR STORIES Family Builds a Bright Future READ MORE OUR STORIES Harlem Children’s Zone Scholars, Friends, and Now Students at Cornell University READ MORE Take Action and Support Us Your support changes lives and transforms communities — in Harlem and all over the world. Make an online donation Donate Now HCZ Newsletter Sign-Up Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on the impact we’re creating together. Stay connected; build opportunity. Sign up for newsletters Call (212) 360-3255 or go to contact us if you're looking for information or need to talk. Our Purpose Education & Youth Programs Health & Community National Leadership Donate Careers Contact Us Locations News & Resources Documents & Publications Trademarks & Licensing Privacy Policy Equal Opportunities © Copyright 2021 Harlem Children's Zone Employee Login