Dane County Parent Council Red Arrow Head Start
Preschool in Madison, WI 53711
DCPC recognizes the parent as the child’s first and foremost important teacher and all staff are committed to the highest quality of care and education for your child.
All programs for children meet the standards of NAEYC, NAFCC, City of Madison or Head Start Performance Standards. The curriculum includes all the components needed to help your child achieve skills, based on the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, to be ready for kindergarten.
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 6 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - City Of Madison Accredited - Head Start Performance Standards
- Special Needs:
- The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) mandates that the development and implementation of programming be designed to meet the individual needs of children.
DCPC welcomes children with disabilities and their families.
Our programs provide opportunities for early intervention services in supportive, natural environments for all children with disabilities.
Children may be identified with disabilities after their enrollment in a DCPC program through screening, assessment, or referral. Or children may be referred to our program through local Birth-to-Three or Connections programs. - Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 6:00AM - 6:00PM
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Our philosophy focuses on promoting school readiness through positive social and educational skill development in our children. DCPC provides health, educational, nutritional, social and other services to children and families who request support in these areas.
DCPC encourages literacy activities between parents and their children and recognizes parents as their child’s primary teacher in their social and educational development.
Teachers in partnership with parents, encourage children to develop self-confidence and a belief in their abilities to succeed.
DCPC believes in encouraging children to develop curiosity, spontaneity, and self-discipline, all of which will help to develop their self-esteem, social skills, and emotional health.
