Holyoke Chicopee Springfield HEAD START – Educating Children | Supporting Families

Holyoke • Chicopee• Springfield Head Start is a multi-service agency, providing comprehensive programs, services and support to local communities, families and children. We provide early childhood education, to prepare preschool children for kindergarten, and for life.

We offer traditional part-day early childhood programs at no cost to eligible families. In addition, HCS Head Start offers a full day option for eligible parents working or enrolled at school full time. Fees for the full day option range from sliding scale to full tuition.

We provide family and parent support, and opportunities for families to engage in a child’s education and in the HCS Head Start community. We also provide family and parent programs including cooking, money management, parenting classes, a healthy relationships program, and more.

Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 32 million children and their families.

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Start Your Career at Head Start!

HCS Head Start offers generous benefits in a great working environment, with plenty of support for career advancement.

Birthday off with pay
13 paid holidays
Paid vacation, sick and personal days
Full time benefits at 30 hours a week
Retirement: agency 3% match
First aid and CPR recertification in-house, no cost to employees
Embedded professional development
Career-growth coaching & support
In-house comprehensive support team

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

5 days ago

It's time for our monthly Nurturing Nugget!Let's build a gratitude routine as a family! During dinner or your child's bedtime, practice having each family member share one thing they are grateful for. It can be something from that day, like your child remembering to hold your hand while you crossed the street, or general, like getting to read a story together each night. No matter what each person is grateful for, this is a great way for families to express thanks to each other!¡Es hora de nuestro Nugget de Crianza mensual!¡Vamos a crear una rutina de gratitud en familia! Durante la cena o a la hora de dormir de tu hijo o hija, practica que cada miembro de la familia comparta algo por lo que se sienta agradecido. Puede ser algo que haya pasado ese día, como que tu hijo se acordara de tomarte la mano al cruzar la calle, o algo más general, como leer juntos un cuento cada noche.¡No importa por qué esté agradecido cada uno, esta es una excelente manera para que las familias expresen gratitud entre sí! ... See MoreSee Less

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

5 days ago

When we say we’re doing “professional development” what does that mean? Well one example is the recent Massachusetts Head Start Association (MHSA) Annual Fall Conference. Leaders from our Head Start (a few examples pictured here) gathered with fellow HS colleagues from across the Commonwealth in celebration of a shared commitment to Head Start’s mission. Over the two days Head Start staff came together for connection and learning with advocacy updates and a wide range of leadership trainings. Some of the sessions your little one’s leaders participated in included: - The Science of Success: The Power of Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindset, and Psychological Safety- Digital Communications: How to Navigate Turbulent Times - Co-Creating Playful Learning Experiences for Toddlers: Building Documentation Into Your Curriculum- How to Talk to Kids Before They Talk Back: Words that Prevent Power Struggles- The Power of Play: Developing and Implementing a Play Based Curriculum- Don’t Take It Personally: It’s Just Behavior!- Family Engagement: Creating Meaningful Child and Family Centered Involvement- An Introduction to Bruce Perry's Neurosequential Model©: Using the Six R's In Early Childhood Education and Intervention- Responding Rather than Reacting: A Body-Mind-Emotion- Approach to Increase Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation- The Daddy Factor: How Male Figures Support Healthy Early DevelopmentWe’re proud that as we help foster growth with your children; that we also are always striving to grow and be our best selves as well. ... See MoreSee Less

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