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Head Start

HEAD START

Head Start provides services in partnership with families and their children ages three to five. All Early Head Start programs run approximately August-June.

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GOALS

Parents are supported in their role as their children’s first and most important teacher.
Children engage in learning activities that result in developmental growth.
Children are ready for kindergarten.

FEATURES

Fun, educational, age-appropriate activities and books
Parenting and child development education
Nutritious meals and snacks
Inclusion of children with disabilities
Book lending library
Family involvement opportunities
Advocacy, resource information and referrals
Home visits
Vision, hearing, height, weight and developmental screenings
Bi-lingual staff and interpreters

PROGRAM OPTIONS

HOME-BASED

No cost.
Families meet with their home visitor for an hour and a half, once a week.
Families receive home visits that enhance relationship building between parents and children.
Families attend Socialization Days two times a month for group activities.
Snacks are provided at Socialization Days.

CHILD CARE CENTER

A child care fee of $17/day is charged. Head Start time from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. of each day is provided at no cost.
Children receive Head Start and child care in a licensed child care center.
The center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided.
A parent must work at least 30 hours a week or attend school full-time.

CENTER-BASED

No cost.
Children attend classroom sessions for three and a half hours or seven hours, Monday through Thursday.
Morning classes receive breakfast, afternoon classes receive lunch. Seven hour classes will receive breakfast and lunch.

ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE CENTER

No cost.
Children attend classroom sessions from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Child care is available before 8:00 a.m., after 3:00 p.m. and on Friday’s in the same building for a fee through Campus Playhouse.

WHAT PARENTS SAY

ABOUT Head Start

"The Home Visitor exposed us to information and activities that we otherwise would not have shared. Her visit is a high point in our week."

"I am very happy with the Head Start program. The program is very beneficial to all preschoolers and having Taylor attend Head Start was a great decision."

Apply for

Head Start

For enrollment, child must be three years old
on September 1st.

APPLY NOW

Head Start

HEAD START

Head Start provides services in partnership with families and their children ages three to five. All Early Head Start programs run approximately August-June.

GOALS

FEATURES

PROGRAM OPTIONS

HOME-BASED

CHILD CARE CENTER

CENTER-BASED

ST. CLOUD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE CENTER

WHAT PARENTS SAY

ABOUT Head Start

Apply for

Head Start

For enrollment, child must be three years old on September 1st.

For enrollment, child must be three years old
on September 1st.