HCHCIC  employs 22 full-time staff members at its center. The diversity of the staff reflects the cultural diversity of the program and its community. More than half of our staff began their association with HCHCIC  as parents and with our help and support received the credentials for the positions they now hold.

Currently in the center many former parents hold positions as Head Teacher, assistant teachers, family workers and support staffs. 

Staff Credentials are aligned with the Department of Health  Article 47 Day Care Unit  as well NYC Department  of Education Early Childhood UPK requirements for teachers.

The classrooms receive services as an integrated program /Inclusion for children with special needs  HCHC’s  staff  are licensed special education providers.

The Staff are encouraged to continue their personal education. All of our  classrooms are staffed with bilingual (English/Spanish & Creole) individuals. 

Administration

Frank Alvarado

Executive Director

Nancy Pulla 

Executive Administrator/HR
Ext. 200
Email Nancy.Pulla

Fabiola Tipantasig

Family Worker
Ext. 206
Email F. Tipantasig

Laura Cole

Operations
Ext. 209
Email L. Cole

David Hale

Fiscal
Ext. 210

Maria Perez

Family Worker
Ext. 233
Email Maria.Torres

Board

Armani Reece

Secretary

Francesca Butts

Treasurer

Maria Rodriquez

Early Childhood Development

Jacqueline Bayliss-Signor

Vice-Chair

Cassandra Payne-Bascombe

Former Parent
Former Head Start Parent / Event Planner

Isonia Ricks

Chair

Teachers

Jinell Cudjoe

Assistant Teacher (Rainbow Classroom), Schoolyear, Integrated, 3-4 year olds

Elma Benitez

Head Teacher (Rainbow Room), Headstart

Support Staff

Donald Williams

Custodian Help

Maria Flores

Kitchen Staff

Anabel Reece

Kitchen Staff

Damien Williams

Custodian

Terence Weaver

Technology Dept

Social Service Unit

Jaqueline Sinclair LMSW, MS

Mental Health Consultant
Ext. 214

Mary Oyedijo BSN, RN

Nurse

Charisse McElwaine

Nutritionist