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Head Start is a comprehensive pre-school program for children 3 – 5 years old that enriches a child’s learning experiences and prepares them for kindergarten and continued success in school. Head Start’s curriculum focuses on the child’s educational, social and emotional needs and family support services embrace the philosophy that the parents are the most important and influential educator of their children. Services include; nutrition, health and mental health information, parent involvement opportunities and support services. Meals are provided on-site to children and limited transportation is available (see center specifics below). Bigelow Avenue Head Start Center – eleven classrooms and the program’s Main Offices are located at 100 Bigelow Avenue. There are three (3) classrooms for 3 year olds and five (5) for four year olds that operate from 8:00 – 5:00 pm to accommodate working parents. Bellevue Head Start Center – four (4) classrooms operate from the Bellevue Reformed Church on Broadway. There are two (2) classrooms for 3 year olds and two (2) classrooms for 4year olds. Classrooms operate from 8:00 – 2:00 pm. Lincoln School Head Start Center – one classroom operates from the Lincoln Elementary School in the Scotia/Glenville School District. This classroom operates as a combined 3 and 4 year old classroom and operates from 9:00 – 1:30 pm. Head Start families must meet federal income guidelines. Please call 518-377-8539 for specific information or to obtain an application. |
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