Benefits and Facts

Benefits for Children

1. School readiness by focusing on the child's development in: language and literacy, early math, social skills, self-help, nature and science
2. Daily nutritious meals
3. Close review of health history
4. Active 'hands on' involvement in learning

Benefits for Families

1. Opportunities to be involved in your child's education
2. The encouragement to be self-sufficient
3. The promotion of family literacy
4. Opportunities to attend training throughout the year
5. The development of Family Partnership Agreements

Facts About Head Start and Early Childhood Education

• Parent Involvement: Parents are wanted, needed, and encouraged to be involved. We love to have parents visit the classroom and volunteer.
• Children with Special Needs: We enroll children with special needs when our program is the best placement to serve the child's needs. We will work with you to develop an individual plan to provide the same program available for all children.
• Transportation: All Early Childhood Education and Head Start children will need to be transported by a parent/guardian.