Head Start Centers
Arkville
(845) 586-4002
Davenport
(607) 278-6020
Delhi
(607) 746-6591
Deposit
(607) 467-3505
Fishs Eddy
(607) 637-4256
Franklin
(607) 829-3312
Grand Gorge (607) 588-8151
Sidney
(607) 561-2341
(607) 561-2342
Walton
(607) 865-6319
Linda Eskow, Head Start Director
(607) 746-1640
Email headstart@delawareopportunities.org
Head Start is a federally funded
program for children ages three to five. It is designed to help preschool
children of income eligible families by providing a comprehensive program to
meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.
Parents are the most important influence on a child's growth and
development. We seek to support parents in this role, and to implement an
educational program for children and parents geared to fostering a positive
outlook toward education, self-concept, and competency. Our Head Start
Program offers both center based and home based options. The center based
option offers a four or five day program. In the home based program, the
teacher works with the parent and child in the home once a week, with the child
attending center two times per month for peer experience. Free bus
transportation is available within the service area.
►Good Nutrition is stressed in
classroom activities, parent workshops and by serving breakfast and lunch daily.
►Health. Preventive health
education is central to Head Start's comprehensive array of supports.
Early identification of health related needs ensures that each child receives
medical, dental, mental health and nutrition care.
►Parent Participation. Varied
opportunities for parents to take an active part by volunteering in the
classroom, voting on program issues and participating in parent training
programs.
►Family Services. Assisting
families to help themselves by providing information resources, referrals and
support in obtaining their goals.
►Disabilities. Aiding parents
in referral to local CSPE Committee. Going over evaluation with parents
when completed. Inclusion in all center areas and activities.
Receiving therapy services in center when appropriate. Advocacy for child
and family.
►Child Development. Engaging
children's minds through a variety of stimulating activities geared to each
child's strengths and needs.
►Enrollment. Children must
have a record of up-to-date immunizations. A physical and dental
examination are required before the child's first day in the program.
Income eligibility guidelines are set by the Department of Health and Human
Services. There is no charge to families of children attending Head
Start. Head Start serves children with disabilities in an inclusive
setting.