HEAD START AND EARLY START

Head Start and Early Head Start are national educational programs that promote school readiness.

The Head Start program provides developmentally appropriate preschool activities to children ages 3-5 with a special focus on helping children develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school. Early Head Start promotes the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, as well as providing prenatal education to pregnant mothers.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Head Start and Early Head Start are national educational programs that promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

The Head Start program provides developmentally appropriate preschool activities to children ages 3-5 with a special focus on helping children develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.

Early Head Start promotes the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, as well as providing prenatal education to pregnant mothers. Head Start and Early Head Start both support families in setting and achieving family centered goals.

The staff recognizes that the parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We welcome parent involvement and work as partners with parents to develop a program that best meets the needs of their child.

All Head Start centers are licensed childcare facilities that provide services to economically disadvanted children and families. Household income eligibility is based upon 100% of the federal poverty guidelines.

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis or race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

HEAD START SUCCESS STORY: SERINA TACKETT

My name is Serina Tackett and I want to inform you about the success story I have had with Head Start. I first started with the Head Start Program when my oldest child, who is now ten, was three. That was back in 2011. I have three other daughters who have followed in her footsteps since then. My second to youngest just finished the program last year.

I cannot encourage you enough to sign your children up. Head Start has helped my children to develop the skills they need to be kindergarten ready. As parents we do what is best for our children and this is one of the best choices I could have made as a parent. Head Start got them ready not only mentally but emotionally as well. They were able to experience a classroom setting with structure and other children. They also experienced the length of a school day which is very important because it helps them to be better prepared for how long they are.

I enjoy being involved with my children and their school activities so I got involved with Policy Council. This was a great opportunity for me to know what changes were going on with the school and for the school to hear my voice. I am currently wrapping up my fourth year with the Policy Council. I really could never express my gratitude and appreciation for everyone at Head Start. They have all made a huge impact in my children’s lives as well as my own.