Program Services

We are
Little Learners

Head Start programs support children’s growth from birth to age 5 through a variety of services, including early learning and development, health, and family well-being. Little Learners Childhood Connections’ Head Start preschools serve families with children ages 3 to 5. Little Learners Childhood Connections’ Early Head Start programs serve families with children ages birth to 3, and expectant families.

 

Our program helps children get ready to succeed in school and in life through learning experiences tailored to their current needs and abilities. Our program serves families from diverse cultural backgrounds and some who speak different languages.

Who Qualifies?

Expectant families and children from birth to age five who are from families with incomes below the federal poverty guidelines. Families receiving SSI, SNAP, cash assistance/TANF, families with foster children, and families experiencing homelessness including those whose housing is not fixed, regular, or adequate are eligible regardless of the family’s income.

Program Services We Offer

  • We build strong relationships as the foundation of early learning.
  • We support learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities using the Frog Street curriculum.
  • We support children’s social and emotional development.
  • We promote early math and science concepts.
  • We promote language and literacy development in children’s home languages and in English.
  • We promote physical development, both indoors and outdoors.
  • We serve breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks.
  • We provide medical, dental, hearing, vision, and behavioral screening.
  • We provide parent and family services.
  • We help families find assistance in challenging times.
  • We help families identify and reach their goals, including goals related to housing, employment, education, and parenting.
  • We invite parents to share information and insights about their child.
  • We invite parents to offer ways to improve children and families’ experience in the program.
  • We build on children’s strengths.
  • We individualize experiences to meet the needs of each child.
  • We collaborate with parents and community agencies when further assessment is needed.
  • We help families understand and support their child’s needs.
  • We can assist with mental health services for children and families, if needed.
  • We help families understand and support their child’s needs.
  • We can assist with mental health services for children and families, if needed.

Our Commitment

Our commitment is to ensure that everyone feels valued, respected, and supported as we work together to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children, families, and staff. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs.