*Hours subject to change as COVID restrictions decrease
CENTER-BASED CHILDCARE
Childcare is available for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. Hours of operation are from 8:00AM to 5:00PM*. Center-based care includes individual screening of each child’s unique learning abilities three times a year. Using these results CHILD, Inc. will provide learning opportunities geared towards your child’s individual needs. We provide breakfast, lunch, and a late afternoon snack to all children.
HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START
Early Head Start services are delivered to expectant parents, infants and toddlers through two program options:
Center-Based services offer year-round childcare. Full-day care is available for children six weeks through age three with a maximum group size of eight. Six home visits/parent conferences per year are conducted. Parents are assigned hours based on their schedules. Meals are provided.
Home-Based services are provided to families with children six weeks through age three year-round. This offers individualized weekly home visits and “Family Day” socialization experiences. Family day includes parent/child activities held in a classroom specifically designed for infants/toddlers and their parents. Family meals and a parent education group are also included.
Home-Based services are also provided to expectant parents through individualized weekly home visits. Visits include education regarding prenatal development, prenatal care, and realistic expectations of pregnancy. Information about medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health resources available in the community are also provided
HEAD START/PRESCHOOLERS
Children may be enrolled in Preschool only when they have attained 3 years of age.
Head Start services are delivered to preschoolers through two program options:
Preschool Combination Option offers a five-day, part-day program for up to 18 preschool children that operates September to May and includes eight home visits/parent conferences per year. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered. Meals are provided.
Preschool Extended-Day Option offers year-round childcare. Full-day care is available for up to 18 (providing there are no children under the age of 3) or 12 (if there are children enrolled under the age of 3) preschool children and includes four home visits/parent conferences per year. Parents are assigned hours based on their schedules. Meals are provided.