South County Headstart Center
Preschool in Ruskin, FL 33570
Hillsborough County Head Start/Early Head Start is an exemplary early childhood program that partners with families and the community to build a foundation for self-reliance.
*We provide quality educational opportunities for ALL children and their families in a safe and nurturing environment.
*We employ qualified and caring staff committed to the social emotional and physical well-being of all children
Strengthening the community one family at a time
Additional Services: Food Served Transportation
- Child Ages:
- 6 weeks - 5 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Florida Department of Children and Families - National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Special Needs:
- Head Start/Early Head Start works with all types of disabilities from those with speech and language social emotional concerns to individuals with Downs Syndrome. The program has worked with those in wheelchairs the seeing and hearing impaired and some with medical conditions that require monitoring. Head Start views working with special needs children as an opportunity to share our expertise in early childhood as well as provide extra care and attention to support a child and their family. Nurses and other professionals on staff to assist in meeting each child and their familys needs.
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday_Friday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Head Start/Early Head Start believes that children are to be respected as individuals and provided with opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive environment with caring adults. We believe parents are to be respected as the primary influence in their children’s lives. They are welcomed into the planning and governance of the program and supported in their efforts to improve their own lives and the lives of their families. We also believe that Head Start / Early Head Start as a community program should involve the citizens in its operations maintain an active role in community organizations and share its information and expertise with others. In addition we believe that our staff are competent diverse and open to new experiences. They are encouraged to continually develop their skills and serve as role models and advocates for Head Start / Early Head Start.
