Shasta Head Start, a non-profit agency, is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young children, one family at a time. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support and resources to families in our communities.
We believe and are committed to a child development program, which includes parents as partners, respects each family culture, and recognizes all children as unique individuals who learn and develop at different rates, and with different styles.
As facilitators of learning and development, teachers and caregivers - along with parents - create a safe, caring environment. In this environment, nurturing relationships among children, families, and staff can evolve.
Children are able to explore and discover through planned experiences that are developmentally appropriate, and based on individual needs. They gain experience in physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains, while positive reinforcement, praise and caring touch allow them to feel good about themselves.
As facilitators of learning and development, teachers and caregivers - along with parents - create a safe, caring environment. In this environment, nurturing relationships among children, families, and staff can evolve.
Children are able to explore and discover through planned experiences that are developmentally appropriate, and based on individual needs. They gain experience in physical, social, emotional and cognitive domains, while positive reinforcement, praise and caring touch allow them to feel good about themselves.
Child Development Philosophy Statement
Our Mission
We Believe
- Building relationships is foundational for nurturing change and growth.
- Commitment to learning strengthens individuals, families and communities.
- Individualized services create opportunities for success.
- Hard work and innovation lead to excellence.
- Fun and a sense of humor maintain balance.
"Head Start is the nation's leading investment in early childhood care and education. Head Start provides a range of comprehensive education, health, nutrition, parent involvement and family support services and has primarily served at-risk children and their families since 1965."
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Overview
Services
- School readiness
- Infant and toddler programs
- Preschool programs
- Early learning curriculum
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Health and developmental screenings
- Disabilities services
- Transportation at selected locations
- Family services
- Parent involvement opportunities
- Family counseling services
- Prenatal services
- Infant and toddler programs
- Preschool programs
- Early learning curriculum
- Healthy meals and snacks
- Health and developmental screenings
- Disabilities services
- Transportation at selected locations
- Family services
- Parent involvement opportunities
- Family counseling services
- Prenatal services