Embracing the fundamental
belief in all children.

"Being a role model makes you clean up a little bit, do a little more."

– Volunteer Mentor

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Overview

 

Annually serving more than 500 children and families in the Burlington area, King Street Center is:

  • A Five-Star accredited preschool for 15 children ages 3-5.  We are a Head Start partner center and all of our spaces are Head Start eligible.
  • A large and diverse afterschool program for children in grades K-5 that includes homework help, technology education, athletics, and the arts.
  • An innovative afterschool program for middle- and high-school youth that focuses on academic achievement, job training, and college preparation.
  • A safe, welcoming place where teens meet in the evenings to do homework, use a computer, or play sports with friends.
  • Home to one of the largest mentoring programs in the state, where children are matched one-on-one with caring adults in the community.
  • Home to “Kids on the Ball,” our year-round, USTA-certified tennis program for children of all ages.
  • A gathering place for many community groups and non-profit organizations.
  • A proud member agency of the United Way of Chittenden County.

King Street Center is located at 87 King Street in downtown Burlington, Vermont. We encourage you to give us a call or visit the center in person to see all that King Street has to offer.