Education

• Promotes mental, language, literacy, physical, social, and emotional development in a learning environment

• Early childhood education services in a range of developmental-appropriate settings

• Ongoing child observations and development progression

• Children are assessed three times a year to make sure they are ready for kindergarten when they leave the program

Family

• Parent Clubs are designed to help keep parents up-to-date on classroom activities and community resources, give input into the curriculum, and participate in activities with their child

• Partnerships between parents and staff are designed to promote each family’s well-being through education, support services, and increased access to community resources.

Health

Special Needs Staff:

• Recruit children already diagnosed with special needs

• Help identify children who may have developmental delays

• Initiate and track referrals for children who need further evaluation

• Work with school districts to ensure special education services are provided

• Provide support and resources for parents of children with special needs

Health Coordinator:

• Assists families with their child’s dental needs

• Follows up on initial dental exams and referrals

Classroom Specialists:

• Visit classrooms to assist the staff in planning for children who may need additional support in social-emotional development

• Consult with parents and teachers concerned about a child’s behavior or mental health

• Support families in coping with stressful life events that affect their parenting or their child

Program Highlights

• Bus transportation is offered at select sites

• Nutritional meals, diapers, and wipes are provided

• Opportunities for parenting classes and information

• There is no fee for the Head Start or Early Head Start services