About AKA Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded program designed to give three to five year old children and their families the experiences they need to bring about success in public schools and improve their quality of family life.

Children receive medical, dental, speech, hearing and developmental screenings. Follow-up services are provided as needed.

We accept applications of children 3 to 5 years of age year round. We mainstream children with disabilities.

Hours - Center Based

  • Part Day
    • A.M. Classes 8:15 - 11:45
    • P.M. Classes 12:45 - 4:15
  • Full Day - 6:oo am to 6:00 pm (hours vary at some centers)

Meals

Children are provided meals funded by the CACFP Nutrition Program

Parents participate in their child's education in the following ways:

  • Attending parent meetings
  • Participating in monthly Parent Center Meetings
  • Volunteering in the classroom
  • Helping on field trips
  • Making materials for the children to use
  • Attending workshops provided by Head Start
  • Staff help families to identify their strengths and needs, and help families set goals to meet those needs.
AKA Board Of Directors

Center Based

Children who attend the center-based programs do so for four days a week. The center based option focuses on the child in the classroom.

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Head Start benefits the entire family.