Child Development  Head Start Program
Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.

Advancing your child beyond the A B C's  

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Head Start is the forerunner of all pre-school education programs in the United States and the model upon which Universal Pre-K programs are based.

Head Start follows mandated educational guidelines that prepare a child for school. Head Start also offers family and community partnerships,  physical and mental health,  nutrition,  and parent involvement service to income-eligible families with child ages 3 to school age.

Head Start serves children in eleven different locations throughout Chemung County.

•  A'Don Allen, 807 E. Water St., Elmira     (607) 737-7208

• BOCES, 459 Philo Rd, Elmira   (607) 795-5352

• Beecher @ Booth, 366 W. Second St., Elmira  (607)735- 3773 or 3774

• Center Street, 812 Center St., Horseheads   (607) 739-5601 ext 2104
   
• Chemung @ Chemung Elementary School in Chemung, NY

• Edgeworth, 1118 Charles St., Elmira  (607) 732-5783

• Ernie Davis Family Center, 650 Baldwin St., Elmira (607) 734-6208 ext 285 or 286

• Pulaski, 309 W. Center St., Elmira (607) 737-7205

• Ridge Road, 112 Ridge Road, Horseheads  (607) 796-2614
   

• 7th Day, 809 Maple St., Elmira (607) 733-8640

  Enrolling a child in Head Start is a wise choice because:

• Our early childhood education services are designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

• Children with disabilities are welcome. At least 10 percent of children enrolled have a documented disability.  Special education services are available on site.

• Medical and dental support services are available.

• Family and Community Partnerships assist families through routine home visits,  referrals and follow-up on individual needs.

• Head Start has an on-staff mental health consultant available to work with children and families who have special needs or concerns. The consultant works closely with staff and parents to address difficult behaviors and emotional issues in children's lives.

• Nutritious meals and snacks are served to children according to Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations. Nutrition education is promoted in all classrooms and is offered to parents.

• As their child's primary educator,  parents are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of the program as partners with Head Start staff.

• Staff assist children and families in smoothly and successfully transitioning from other programs to Head Start and from Head Start to public school.

Program Options   

Center-based (September-June)

• Five days per week,  5.5 hours per day.

Combination

• Two days per week in a classroom with 15 family educational home visits annually.

• Three days per week in a classroom with 8 family educational home visit per annually.

Child Development Head Start

A program of the Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (EOP)
www.cseop.org

650 Baldwin St
Elmira,  N.Y.  14901

EOP Phone: (607) 734-6174
Head Start Phone: (607) 734-6208
Fax: (607) 733-8126

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