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Head Start |
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Welcome to Head Start! Head Start is a program for three and four year old children from low income families that helps shape the attitudes and health habits of preschoolers. |
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Head Start Is An Early Education Program That:
- Helps children grow educationally, socially, physically and emotionally.
- Helps parents obtain needed services for their families.
- Enriches parents' relationship with their children.
- Provides medical, dental, vision and hearing screenings for children.
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Head Start Children Receive:
- Fun, educational activities in the center or at home.
- Nutritious family-style meals and snacks.
- Free health and dental services.
- Vision, hearing, and speech screenings.
- All sites serve children with diagnosed disabilities.
- Family/parent support.
- A chance to learn, play, and grow with other children.
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Head Start Parents:
- Participate in children's educational activities and development.
- Obtain referrals for needed assistance.
- Receive training opportunities.
- Attend/participate in monthly center parent meetings.
- Have an opportunity to volunteer in the classroom.
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Center Based Program:
- For 3 and 4 year olds.
- Learning activities and experience in a classroom environment.
- Child attends the center for 3 1/2 hours per day, Monday through Thursday.
- Field trips and educational walks.
- Play and learn with other children.
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Opportunities for Preschoolers to:
- Explore!
- Experiment!
- Discover!
- Interact with peers!
- Develop good health and hygiene habits!
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A comprehensive physical, developmental and dental exam is given to each child, and followed up by appropriate health care measures. |
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Children End the Year……
- Fully immunized
- Beginning to print their names
- Using numbers and counting
- Showing ability to adjust to new situations
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Qualifications:
- Child must be 3 or 4 years old on or before August 31st.
- Family must live within the Sedgwick County area.
- Family must meet federal income guidelines.
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Head Start also offers:
- Social Service help and referrals for children and families.
- A multi-cultural approach in our classrooms.
- Bilingual staff.
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Head Start Income Guidelines
Head Start Locations |
