KBC Headstart

Head Start Centers
Serving Children Ages 3-5

More than 2000 preschool-aged children are served every day in free-standing centers and public school-based sites. The majority of these centers have achieved national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Head Start schools offer high-quality services to increase the school readiness of young children including:

* Safe welcoming facilities * Low teacher-child ratios one teacher for every 8-10 children * Highly-qualified degreed teachers * Individualized curriculum * Developmentally-appropriate activities and materials * Ongoing assessment and evaluation of childrens progress * Nutritious meals and snacks * Parent involvement opportunities

In addition many sites provide more services to children and families including:

* Family empowerment and goal-setting activities * Case management for families * Screening and follow-up for health nutrition and developmental concerns * Assistance in obtaining health and dental insurance and finding a medical home. * Adult Education classes including GED English as a Second Language and nutrition parenting * Support groups for families of children with disabilities * Programs focused on supporting father involvement

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Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

07:30 AM-06:00 PM - Monday - Friday