Head Start Child Care

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HEAD START IS EARLY EDUCATION – CHILD CARE –– AND SO MUCH MORE

Head Start is a national preschool program that provides educational and social opportunities to nurture the healthy development of children.

Head Start prepares children to be successful in kindergarten and to reach their full potential in school and later in life.  

Families are offered a variety of opportunities to be involved in their child’s preschool experience.

Head Start and Early Head Start provide comprehensive, family-centered services for parents and children, with resources and referrals in the areas of health, mental health, special needs, parent education, nutrition, community resources and family support – and more!

Head Start and Early Head Start provides support services to children with special needs. 

Head Start/Early Head Start Philosophy

We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We work with parents as partners in helping their children to progress. The program offers a wide array of support services to parents and families including education and volunteer opportunities, family literacy activities, and goal identification. In this way, Head Start/Early Head Start nurtures the development of the child within the family, and the family within the community.

ADMINISTRATIVE/MAIN OFFICE:

191 HIGH ST.
BARTON, VT 05822
PHONE:802.525.3362
FAX:802.525.3987

EARLY HEAD START

Eligibility: Expectant families and children 0-3 years old

  • Family receives public assistance benefits (through certain state or federal programs); OR
  • The child is a foster child; OR
  • The family income is within federal poverty guidelines

Home Visits: A home visitor goes to the family’s home each week working with parents to provide learning experiences for children.

Playgroups: Infant and toddler playgroups are offered for the community.

LOCATIONS

BARTON: 130 KINSEY RD. 05822 (802.525.1180)
DERBY: 55 MAIN ST. 05829 (802.766.8100)
FCCP: 371 MAIN ST., #2 NEWPORT, VT 05855 (802.334.1092)
GILMAN: 19 PARISH ST. P.O. BOX 231 05904 (802.892.5997)
HARDWICK: 61 CHURCH ST. P.O. BOX 936 05843 (802.472.5496)
ISLAND POND: 36 CROSS ST. P.O. BOX 234 05846 (802.723.6231)
LYNDONVILLE: 1913 LYNBURKE RD. P.O. BOX 837 05851 (802.626.8616)
NEWPORT: 371 MAIN ST. 05855 (802.334.7253)
NORTH TROY: 155 N. PLEASANT ST. P.O. BOX 350 05859 (802.988.2262)
ST. JOHNSBURY: 115 LINCOLN ST. 05819 (802.748.3201)

HEAD START

Eligibility: Children 3-5 years old

  • Family receives public assistance benefits (through certain state or federal programs); OR
  • The child is a foster child; OR
  • The family income is within federal poverty guidelines

As many as ten percent of enrolled children may be from families which do not meet any of the above criteria.

HEAD START PART DAY/PART YEAR CENTERS: Children attend a classroom four or five part day sessions each week from September through May.

LOCATIONS

ALBANY: 351 MAIN ST. 05820        802.755.6811
BARTON: 130 KINSEY RD. 05822     802.525.1180
GILMAN: 19 PARISH ST. P.O. BOX 231 05904          802.892.5997
HARDWICK: 61 CHURCH ST. P.O. BOX 936 05843    802.472.5496
ISLAND POND: 36 CROSS ST. P.O. BOX 234 05846   802.723.6231
LYNDONVILLE: 1913 LYNBURKE RD. P.O. BOX 837 05851    802.626.8616
NEWPORT: 371 MAIN ST. 05855     802.334.7253
NORTH TROY: 155 N. PLEASANT ST. 05859 802.988.2262
ST. JOHNSBURY: 115 LINCOLN ST. 05819 802.748.3201

HEAD START FULL DAY/FULL YEAR CENTERS: Children attend a classroom setting five days each week, full day/year round. This allows parents the opportunity to work and/or complete their education.

LOCATIONS

DERBY: 55 MAIN ST., SUITE 2, DERBY, VT 05829   802.766.8100
LINCOLN CENTER: 115 LINCOLN ST. ST. JOHNSBURY, VT 05819     802.748.3201

FAMILY CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP: Local family childcare providers who partner with Head Start/Early Head Start and offer Head Start/Early Head Start services in the community. A Coach/Mentor visits the provider’s home monthly, year round, partnering with child care providers and families to support school readiness goals. Families are also offered home visits at convenient times.

LOCATIONS

FCCP-N:   316 MAIN ST P.O. BOX 342 NEWPORT, VT 05855, 802.334.1092
FCCP-S: 1913 LYNBURKE RD. P.O. BOX 629 LYNDONVILLE, VT 05851, 802.626.3782