Program/Organization Name: Nutritional Sciences Preschool
Address: Department of Nutritional Sciences, 26 Nichol Avenue, Davison
Hall, Cook College, Rutgers University
Phone: 732-932-8895
Fax: 732-932-6522
Academic Department Affiliation: Nutritional Sciences
Contact Name: Harriet S. Worobey
Title/Position: Director
Phone extension: 732-932-8895
E-mail Address: harrietw@rci.rutgers.edu
Purpose: 1.) To provide an early childhood program based on principles
of growth and development. 2.) To provide a laboratory experience for college
students enrolled in child development and nutritional sciences courses.
3.) To provide a research setting for faculty and students. 4.) To serve
as a resource for parents of young children.
Community Service Area(s): Childcare, Preschool Education, Child Nutrition
Target Population: Youth, Adults
Service Providers: Undergraduate students, Faculty, Staff
Fee: Yes
Eligibility Restrictions for Services: Preference to Rutgers faculty,
staff, and students but open to public
Current Community Service Projects in New Brunswick:
Program(s)/Organizations Worked With, Within Rutgers:
Program(s)/Organizations Worked With, Within the New Brunswick Community:
New Brunswick Tomorrow Child Care Consortium, MC EOC (Head Start)
Government and Foundation Grants Successfully Acquired For Community
Projects: Nutrition Education and Training Program, the New Jersey
Department of Education
Other Government and Foundation Grants Successfully Applied For:
Resources Available For Community Service in New Brunswick: Knowledge
of community contacts, Academic expertise (child nutrition, early childhood
education), Professional expertise (operating a childcare center), Technical
assistance
New Initiatives and Service Expansions Interested In: Breakfast
evaluation study with Head Start program
Recent Handbooks/Guides: Parent Handbook
Additional Information:
