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