Early Head Start
The Early Head Start program is a unique federally funded program, serving infants and children to three years of age. The Early Head Start program also provides services to expectant mothers through prenatal support services, as well as to their newborns. This program offers full-day, year-round quality care and education to low-income families.
Special Services Offered
- Education provided by qualified, knowledgeable Early Childhood Education teachers
- Center-based/Home-based early education
- Nutrition and health screenings implemented by board certified health care professionals
- Prenatal Care to expectant women
- Family support services provided by experienced, educated Family Services professionals
- Referrals made to those requesting Job Training Services
- Referrals for services
- In-home visits
Program Highlights
- Parent socialization and involvement (Fall Carnival, skating, etc.)
- Full-day, year-round operation
- Field trips (transportation provided)
- VIP Shop (Very Important Parent)
- Parent Incentive Shop
- School Readiness Fair
- Meals and snacks provided in a family style meal settings
Location:
HRDC Seymour Street Head Start Center
301-783-1853
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Allegany College Center Head Start/ Early Head Start
301-783-1851
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-3:00 pm
HRDC Susan K. Westfall’s Center
301-783-1803
Monday – Friday, 8:30-3:00 pm
This website is supported by Grant Number 03CH011781 from the Head Start Program within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Head Start Program.