Home-Based

Our home-based services provide a home-based educator who visits the home and provides a weekly 90-minute home visit offering school readiness activities for the family. Children have the opportunity to have a group socialization experience twice a month.

For prenatal we provide pre- and post-natal education inclusive of breastfeeding, fetal development, prenatal and postpartum depression, preparing and caring for baby and so much more.

For children, we provide parent education, child development guidance, parent/child interaction facilitation, ongoing developmental assessment, and much more.

Center-Based

The center-based option provides full-day/full-year childcare for all ages, with part-day options for children ages 3 to 5, Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. with some longer hours that vary by location.

Families must verify a need due to employment and/or school. All diapers, wipes, bottles, food, and formula for the enrolled child are provided, while at the center. It is not required that toddlers be toilet trained to enroll.

Both program options include

• Individualized Curriculum and Early Literacy activities
• Parent Engagement and Family Support
• Disabilities Support (in collaboration with Part ‘C’ provider, 10% federal mandate)
• Ongoing Developmental Assessment
• Guidance in meeting Family Goals
• Program Governance activities
• Health, Safety, and Nutrition Education
• Community Engagement

Family Engagement

Family Engagement is strongly encouraged in our program; parents work together to decide what learning experiences they want for their children in our Head Start 0 to 5 Program.

Parents are encouraged to be involved since they are the experts of their child.

Volunteers

Aside from the parent volunteers who participate in our program, we do accept volunteers from the community on a case-by-case basis. For example, we have had students who need lab or community hours volunteer at our child development centers. Those who are interested in volunteering should call (559) 263-1200.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Requirements

All volunteers must have a current TB skin test or medical TB clearance and other required immunizations (measles/pertussis/flu).

Qualifications

The ability to relate well with young children, a general knowledge of child development, child behavior, and the processes involved in learning. Be a creative individual who can share his/her talents in the classroom and assist the teacher in the preparation of classroom materials. Good moral character and health.

A quality Head Start 0 to 5 program calls for many people working together, sharing their talents, knowledge, and energy so that the children can receive the greatest benefit possible.