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Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families.
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Most children in Head Start are between the ages of 3 and 5 years old.
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Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities.
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They receive free medical & dental care.
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They have healthy meals & snacks.
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They enjoy playing indoors & outdoors in a safe setting.
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Head Start helps all children succeed.
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Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.
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The Head Start staff recognize that, as parents, you are the first and most important teacher of your children.
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Staff will welcome your involvement in Head Start activities, and will work as partners with you to help your child progress.
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Head Start staff members offer your child love, acceptance, understanding,and the opportunity to learn and to experience success.
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Head Start children socialize with others, solve problems, and other experiences which help them become self-confident. The children also improve their listening and speaking skills.
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The children spend time in stimulating settings where they form good habits and enjoy playing with toys and working on task with classmates.
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Your child will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, and ready to succeed.
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Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.
