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Head Start is completely free for each and every family!

At our Head Start program, each day is thoughtfully structured and planned to support your child’s growth, learning, and independence. Children arrive between 7:30-8:15am. Upon arrival, children and families are welcomed into the classroom. The teachers foster independence by encouraging the children to hang up their coats and backpacks and wash their hands before choosing a quiet morning activity. Breakfast is served at 8:15 am. Each meal is served family-style with shared bowls placed in the middle of the tables for children to serve themselves. After breakfast, the children participate in a variety of activities that encourage social interactions and academic learning. These activities include a large group circle time, small group activities, center time, and outside or gym time (weather dependent). During center time, children participate in activities of their choosing such as art, blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, etc. Children have lunch at 11:15am. After lunch, children engage in similar activities to the morning and may lay down for a short rest time. Snack is served at 2:15 pm and children are picked up shortly after that between 2:45-3 pm.

No. We accept children of all ability levels and skill-sets. Part of our curriculum is to teach independence and self-help skills. Potty training is part of this for some of our students.

Our highly-qualified teachers individualize all of their instruction. They adapt lessons and activities to each child's needs and ability-levels so that all children can be involved.

If your child has a disability, we work with Developmental Preschool and Daycare specialists to provide your child with any services they may require.

Furthermore, our health coordinator and kitchen staff ensure that all nutrition, allergy needs, and religious diets are accomodated for.

When you do your face-to-face interview, simply let us know about these needs so we are prepared when your child starts school.

No. We provide all school supplies and classroom materials. We also serve breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. All of our meals are prepared in-house, per CACFP guidelines to meet all of our children's nutrition and developmental needs.

If you would like to bring something in for a child's celebration, it will need to be pre-approved by the Health and Safety Coordinator.

Every classroom schedules a half an hour "rest" period. During this time, all children lay down and listen to soothing music and rest their minds. After half an hour, the children may get up and participate in the next scheduled activity.

Head Start uses a research-based curriculum. More information can be found under the Education page on our website.