Head Start

What is Head Start?

  • a pre-school program for 3 and 4 year-old children

What does Head Start offer?

  • $10,000 worth of services at no cost to you
  • opportunities for the whole family
  • special services for children with disabilities

Head Start experiences for the child include:

  • speech and language stimulation
  • music experiences
  • nutrition activities
  • creative arts
  • social experiences
  • outdoor play
  • problem solving
  • concept development
  • health screenings

 

 

 

 
 

"This has been a fantastic experience not just for my child but also for myself."        
-Amber R., HS parent 

Head Start experiences for the parent include:

  • volunteer opportunities
  • activities for both mom and dad
  • regular informational meetings
  • resource and referral services
  • home visits by HS staff
  • opportunities for leadership on the Head Start Policy Council

 

 

 

Program Options

  • part day classes
  • extended day classes
  • ten sites throughout Otsego County (Locations listed below)

 

Eligibility is based on

Federal Income Guidelines (Click here)

Contact us for more information:

(607) 433-8055

or

1-800-986-5463

 

 

Head Start in Otsego County has centers in the following locations:

Oneonta

(3 locations)

Milford

BOCES

Richfield Springs

Cooperstown

Elementary School

Unadilla

(2 locations)

Schenevus Morris Cherry Valley