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Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides:- Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher- Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English- Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events- Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services. Services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance children's physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills.

Provides preschool experience child care for ages birth - 5-year-olds, focusing on social, self-help, and family development

Anoka and Washington County Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program. Program options:- Center Based Full Day Full Year: For children ages 3 - 5 years old who attend Monday - Thursday, 6 hours per day, from September through August.- Center Based Part Day Part Year: For children ages 3 - 5 years old who attend Monday - Thursday, 6 hours per day, from September through May.- Early Head Start Child Care Partnership: Classrooms are for children ages 6 weeks - 3 years in center-based partner locations and ages 6 months - 4 years at family child care partner locations. Hours depend on the needs of families.- Home Based Programming: Available for pregnant individuals and children ages birth - 5 years old. Head Start teachers make weekly home visits, bringing learning experiences and developmental activities. Center socialization days occur twice a month and provide socialization for children, parent education opportunities, and peer support for parents.All enrolled families are assigned a Family Service Worker to support family goal setting and connect them with resources to help achieve self-sufficiency.

Head Start Head Start is a center-based preschool program for children 3-5 years old. Program includes:- Education: School readiness goals in the areas of language, literacy, math, science, health, and social-emotional skills?- Family goal-setting??- Health and safety??- Nutrition?- Social and emotional health??- Social services??- Screenings and follow-up for health, development, and behavior??- Services for children with disabilities??- Transition servicesEarly Head Start ?The program includes weekly home visits with parents and their child(ren), teaching and partnering with them in the areas of child development, health, mental health, family health, and development and family resources. Weekly home visits include:?- Assisting pregnant women with accessing comprehensive prenatal care to promote healthy development and a safe delivery.?- Information and referrals to other community agencies as needed.?- Parenting information and screenings to ensure that children are developmentally on track.?- Playgroup sessions are provided throughout the year where parents and children can build friendships and discuss interesting parenting topics.?- Supporting parent's efforts to meet the challenges of parenting.?- Working with parents to ensure that children have access to quality health care, including dental, vision, speech, hearing, nutritional, mental health screenings, and physical exams and immunizations.Pregnant women and children up to 3 years old may apply for this year-long opportunity.

Head Start program serves preschool-age children ages 3 - 5. Offers children and families developmental support and education in multiple domains of learning, health, dental health, education, and nutrition support. Services provided:- Classroom center-based setting. Programs are half or full day, depending on location and availability.- Early learning and development- Family partnership and well-being

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides:- Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher- Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English- Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events- Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Head Start is a comprehensive preschool program focusing on child development and serving 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Services include health, nutrition, education, parent involvement, social services, mental health, disabilities and school readiness.Early Head Start is a home visiting program for pregnant women and children ages birth - 3. Consists of weekly, 90-minute home visits focusing on connection to resources, parenting, early intervention, and preparation for Head Start or other preschool program.

Provides early Head Start and Head Start programs. Services provided:- A comprehensive child and family development program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3. Services include weekly home visits by an Early Head Start educator, year-round toddler classrooms in some locations, and access to health, nutrition, and family support services. Families also participate in bi-weekly socialization events that provide opportunities for networking and peer support. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved through volunteering and participation in the Head Start Policy Council.- Provides early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals and snacks, along with support from medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes for four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

A center-based and play-based preschool program for children ages 3-5 years that focuses on the whole family. Provides school readiness skills and tools needed for the whole family to be successful. Programs include education, social services, health, and nutrition. Head Start is a full-day program and includes two healthy meals and one healthy snack in the classroom. Families are responsible for the drop-off and pick-up transportation each day. Additional services provided:- Developmentally appropriate curriculum- Social and emotional education and support- One on one home visits providing resources and parent support- Oral and physical health education and services- Parent meetings and family fun events

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides:- Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher- Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English- Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events- Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Early Head Start:- Provides health, nutrition, dental, child development education and parent education for families with children 0 - 3 years of age.- Home visits are made weekly with socialization and parent meetings monthly.Head Start:- Provides health, nutrition, dental, child development education, parent education, and a pre-school educational experience for children 3 - 5 years of age.- Children have opportunities for centers 4 days a week

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

Works with families on growth and developmental issues. Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children.- Offers preschool classroom and home visit experience with a special focus on developing the early reading and math skills needed to be successful in school.- Programs are offered center-based, home-based, or combination- Transportation provided when available. Staff assists families in obtaining transportation.

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides:- Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher- Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English- Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events- Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children

Helps prepare children for success in school and provides comprehensive, individualized services for preschoolers that support healthy cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth and development.

Early Head Start provides a home-based option for families, while Head Start takes place in a classroom setting. Activities planned for children are designed to prepare them for Kindergarten. Services typically include:- Weekly one hour home visits for Early Head Start. Head Start classes are held four to five days a week, three and a half hours per day.- Cognitive/Early Math: Children learn to county, describe shapes, measure, and create patterns- Different Approaches to Learning: Children learn to complete work, show creativity, and develop interest about learning- Language/Literacy: Children increase vocabulary, use full sentences in conversations, rhyme words, gain knowledge of the alphabet, use books, and learn to write their name- Physical Development: Children learn to balance and control large muscles to ride trikes, climb, and run with coordination. Children will use small muscles to write and draw.- Socialization: Child and families with infants and toddlers participate in a socialization experience facilitated by the home visitor- Transportation: Provides transportation to families who reside in the cities of Jackson, Marshall, Mountain Lake, Redwood Falls, and Tracy

Provides early Head Start and Head Start programs. Services provided:- A comprehensive child and family development program for pregnant women and families with children from birth to age 3. Services include weekly home visits by an Early Head Start educator, year-round toddler classrooms in some locations, and access to health, nutrition, and family support services. Families also participate in bi-weekly socialization events that provide opportunities for networking and peer support. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved through volunteering and participation in the Head Start Policy Council.- Provides early learning and care to help young children reach their full potential. Enrolled children receive meals and snacks, along with support for medical, dental, and nutrition services. Offers center-based classes four days per week in a licensed classroom setting, operating September through May.

Head Start Head Start is a center-based preschool program for children 3-5 years old. Program includes:- Education: School readiness goals in the areas of language, literacy, math, science, health, and social-emotional skills?- Family goal-setting??- Health and safety??- Nutrition?- Social and emotional health??- Social services??- Screenings and follow-up for health, development, and behavior??- Services for children with disabilities??- Transition servicesEarly Head Start ?The program includes weekly home visits with parents and their child(ren), teaching and partnering with them in the areas of child development, health, mental health, family health, and development and family resources. Weekly home visits include:?- Assisting pregnant women with accessing comprehensive prenatal care to promote healthy development and a safe delivery.?- Information and referrals to other community agencies as needed.?- Parenting information and screenings to ensure that children are developmentally on track.?- Playgroup sessions are provided throughout the year where parents and children can build friendships and discuss interesting parenting topics.?- Supporting parent's efforts to meet the challenges of parenting.?- Working with parents to ensure that children have access to quality health care, including dental, vision, speech, hearing, nutritional, mental health screenings, and physical exams and immunizations.Pregnant women and children up to 3 years old may apply for this year-long opportunity.

Provides a no-cost child and family development program for families with children living in Ramsey County. The program focuses on school-readiness to prepare children for Kindergarten by utilizing developmentally appropriate and social-emotional curriculum. Provides:- Early Head Start: A home- and center-based program to support children and families to be their first and most important teacher- Encouragement of children to speak their native/home language, as well as English- Free meals, family fun, and parent engagement events- Head Start: Offers extended and full day programs for children