Our doors opened in 1974, and since then we have provided quality education to children who live in Paterson. 

This year, our certified teachers and dedicated assistants have had the pleasure of working with 105 children without regard of their race, creed, color, gender, national origin or religion. 

During this time we have worked with their families to give our students a safe place to grow and learn while preparing them for
success in Kindergarten and beyond.  

For additional information, please contact: Eunice Ramirez, Program Director

Founded in 1992, A World of Colors/El Mundo De Colores Child Care Center located at 44 Ward Street in Paterson, New Jersey has provided full-time educational, social and wraparound (after-school and summer care) services to hundreds of children year-round.
Providing comprehensive Abbott preschool services, our ongoing goal is to make a difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

Current program enrollment is 105 multi-ethnic children from primarily low-income families
residing in Paterson.

For additional information, please contact: Laura Zarife, Program Director.

The After Care Summer Camp Program has offered programming for School-age children of working or in-school parents.

In 2008, the program was expanded to serve 150 children at risk (ages 5-11 years). 

Services include meal provisions, academic tutoring, recreation, enrichment programs, and family support. 

For additional information, please contact: Aida Zarate, Program Director

The Child Care Food Program, funded by the State of New Jersey, Department of Agriculture, provides meal service “in-house” to all children enrolled in the agency’s preschool and school-aged child care programs. For this fiscal year this on-site Child Care Food Program provided approximately 195,000 meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snack to over 350 children ranging in age from 3-12 years old.

For additional information, please contact: Michelle Zarife, Program Director