Jarboe Head Start
Preschool in Lexington Park, MD 20653
Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Community Action Committee, Inc. administers the federally funded Head Start Program in Southern Maryland, serving Calvert, Charles and St. Marys County to promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of low-income children and their families. 593 three and four-year old children are enrolled in part-day and full day classrooms.
- Child Ages:
- 3 years - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development
- Special Needs:
- MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES / SPECIAL NEEDS
Regardless of the disability or special need of any child, all children learn better when grouped in a classroom with
their typically developing peers. At least 10 percent of Head Starts funded enrollment is set aside for children with
diagnosed disabilities. These children participate in the full range of classroom activities as well as having their
individual needs met. Head Start takes pride in the inclusion of all children into the program. - Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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The goal of the education component is to ensure children receive a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses all areas of their developmental needs. The program includes individualized leaning plans and screening and referral for cognitive and social/emotional developmental disabilities.
