For more information about Head Start please call the Maplewood Child Development Center 814-337-1765.

What is Head Start?

Head Start is a federally funded early childhood education program for low income families. Head Start offers families services in the following areas:

Early Childhood Development

• Educational Activities to help children grow socially, emotionally, mentally and physically.
• Child Health and Safety
  • Healthy meals and snacks
  • Vision and Hearing Screening
  • Nutrition Assessment and counseling
  • Immunizations
  • Dental Exams and follow up
  • Mental Health services

Family Involvement

• In the Classroom
• Decision making committees-both center wide and program wide
• Curriculum planning
• Home Visits and Parent Conferences
• Parenting classes

Social Services

• Employment
• Drug/Alcohol Abuse
• Family Crisis
• Housing/Transportation
• Adult Education & Training
• Financial Concerns

Disabilities

• Individualized services to meet the needs of children with special needs
• Head Start children attend full day, 128 days a year