Head Start services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs.
We recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. We work with parents as partners in helping their children to progress. Head Start offers a wide array of support services to parents and families including education and volunteer opportunities, family literacy activities, and goal identification. In this way, Head Start nurtures the development of the child within the family, and the family within the community
At each Head Start location in the NEK, you will find dedicated Early Childhood professionals who nurture warm relationships and healthy child development with the children and families in each community. While each center is unique to its community, our common values unite our programs across not only our region, but our state and even nationally.
What you can expect at a Head Start Program:
Expectant families, and families with children 0-5 may be eligible for Head Start if:
We can serve a limited number of families who do not meet the above eligibility requirements.
If interested in determining eligibility, please follow the link below:
Albany Head Start
351 Main Street, Albany VT 05820
Barton Head Start/Early Head Start
130 Kinsey Rd, Barton, VT 05822
Gilman Head Start/Early Head Start
2720 River Road, Gilman VT 05904
“This website is supported by Grant Number 01CH012401 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Northeast Kingdom Community Action and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.”
