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Head Start Program Description

Head Start

What is Head Start/Early Head Start? 

Head Start and Early Head Start are free Federal Programs for pregnant mothers and children from low-income families ages 0 - 5. Children who attend Head Start receive comprehensive child development services, which include participation in a variety of educational activities following an established curriculum. Children also receive medical and dental screenings, healthy meals and snacks, and have social interaction with other children in planned indoor and outdoor activities in age-appropriate playgrounds that meet ADA requirements. 
 
Children with disabilities are streamlined into the Head Start classes. Pregnant mothers receive ongoing screenings and are provided with health education by a registered nurse in order to promote a healthy birth. The program provides activities that help children grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically and encourages them to form good personal and health habits, enjoy playing with toys, work on tasks with classmates, and become prepared for kindergarten. 
 

 Services Include

  •  Automatic Eligibility for Homeless, Foster Care, or Public Assistance such as TANF or SSI
  • Literacy and School Readiness for Children and Families
  • Health Services - Medical/Dental Screening and Follow-up
  • Mental Health Services
  • Online High School Diploma Program
  • Nutrition Education
  • Morning and Afternoon Programs
  • Full Day Programs (6+ hours)
  • Home Based Programs (1.5 hours/once a week)
  • Hot Nutritious Meals and Snacks
  • Serving Children with IEPs and IFSPs

Note: Not all services are offered at all sites

 

Program Enrollment

Contact Us | 
(909) 841-5130 / (909) 601-4952
  • Maria.Negrete@sbcpsd.com
  • Irene.Simmons@sbcpsd.com

Head Start classes are hosted at the following sites:

  • BMS - 18829 Orange St, Bloomington 92316

  • San Salvador Preschool, 471 Agua Mansa Rd, Colton 92324

 

Head Start Program Enrollment
Documents Required for Enrollment
  • Child's Proof of Birth
  • Parents' Proof of Income
  • Child's Immunization Record
  • Proof of Residence
Enrollment Packet | English
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