CONTACT PERSONS:
Rosemary Starkey - Head Start Director
Beth Brown - Center Manager (Ashville Head Start)
Sheri Quincel Family Services Coordinator
Donna Solovey - Educational & Disabilities Coordinator
Thelma Fosselman, RN - Health Coordinator
Debbie West - Transportation Coordinator

ENROLLMENT: 244 children ages 3-5 years old (212 Federal slots)

CLASS SIZE: 12-20 (class size differs with location and program option)

FEE: Income and/or special needs determines eligibility No fee for half-day program
Subsidy or parent co-pay for full day Head Start

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Center Base Program. Children enrolled attend either a morning or afternoon class of 3 1/2 hours a day, Monday through Thursday. The program supports the physical, social, intellectual and creative aspects of each child’s growth and development. This program option operates nine months of the year, September-May.

Full Day Head Start and Early Learning Initiative (ELI) Enrollment is an option primarily for families with parents who are working or attending school. Enrollment can occur any time throughout the year, provided there are openings. Full Day is subsidized through Job & Family Services and/or parent co-pay fees support costs. Full day services are available to 36 children at the Circleville or Ashville Head Start Centers. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM twelve months a year. ELI eligibility is determined by Child Care Choices (474-1602).

OTHER SERVICES: Dental examinations, vision, hearing, speech, developmental screenings and follow-up are provided to children in all program options. Family needs are supported through direct services or referrals. Transportation is provided for the Center Based part day option. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided and served family style.


ENROLLMENT: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
Call Sheri Quincel at 474-7411