Program & Services
What Head Start Offers Your Child
🎓 High‑Quality Early Learning
Children explore hands-on activities in:
- Language & literacy
- Math & early problem solving
- Science & sensory exploration
- Social & emotional development
- Physical development and motor skills
Head Start uses The Creative Curriculum® / Teaching Strategies GOLD, providing individualized learning plans and ongoing assessment.
❤️ A Warm, Supportive Environment
Teachers build strong relationships and help children:
- Build confidence
- Develop friendships
- Practice communication skills
- Express feelings in healthy ways
đź©ş Health & Development Services
Every child receives:
- Vision & hearing screenings
- Height & weight checks
- Nutrition assessment
- Required annual physical & dental exams
Staff work with families on follow-up care when needed.
🍎 Nutritious Meals
Children enjoy breakfast and lunch daily, prepared onsite and aligned with USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program standards. Meals encourage healthy habits and cultural pride.
đź’› Mental Health & Wellness
Licensed consultants offer:
- Social-emotional screenings (ASQ‑SE2)
- Classroom observations
- Guidance for teachers & families
- Strategies to support positive behavior
♿ Disability & Early Intervention Services
Children with disabilities or suspected delays receive:
- Screenings
- Evaluations with parent consent
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) when eligible
- Collaboration with local schools and agencies
🌞 Culture, Language & Community
Oneida Language & Culture
Head Start weaves Oneida culture into daily routines through:
- Commands and counting
- Songs and stories
- Monthly moon teachings
- Seasonal cultural activities including Harvest, Storing Food, Midwinter, and Maple Syrup
