Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood development program that serves low-income children from ages birth to five years and their families at no cost. It is a federally funded program that is operated by Council on Rural Services/Kids Learning Place in Champaign County. Children who attend Head Start programs are involved in school readiness that includes literacy, language, science, mathematics, and social-emotional development. They also receive medical and dental services, are served healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing safely indoors and outdoors.

Families are involved and are the center of Head Start’s success, Families can take part in the classroom as volunteers, help with class projects and even serve on the Policy Council, a board that partners with staff in decision-making for the program.

What is available and how do you enroll your children for the fall of 2017-18?

This fall, full day services (6 hours – 5 days per week) will be available along with part day classes (3 ½ hours) in Urbana. Another option is home based learning with staff visiting families (1 ½ hours) each week and periodic group socializations.

Kids Learning Place participates in the “Step Up to Quality” program that rates licensed programs in Ohio. The Kids Learning Place centers in Urbana are the only education / child care centers in Champaign County to earn a 5-star “Step Up To Quality” award from the State of Ohio.

Kids Learning Place is now taking applications for the 2016-17 school year. Call today for information about the program that provides services to children that are income eligible, in foster care or homeless. The program also allocates 10 percent of the slots for children with diagnosed special needs. To secure your child’s spot in the no cost program call our toll free local number at 1-866-627-4557 today.