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Playground Build Sites

Mayfair Head Start (San Jose)

The Mayfair Head Start program is located at the Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA) San Jose Youth Center site. It provides services to low income families in a predominately Hispanic and Vietnamese neighborhood. The Mayfair Head Start is "committed to serving the low income population in this area by preparing three and four year-old children for kindergarten."

The 10 year-old playground currently on-site is not designed for the young Head Start children, and they do not have access to a playground designed for their age group. Through the playground project, a new, age-appropriate playground will be designed for the younger Mayfair Head Start children, as well as for the older youth who attend the MACSA youth center. The site is open to the public and serves all kids in the surrounding neighborhoods. A new playground will not only aid in the development of these children's gross motor skills, but will also be a place for families in the nearby apartment complexes to come and let their children play in a safe and fun environment.

 

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