Holyoke • Chicopee• Springfield Head Start is a multi-service agency, providing comprehensive programs, services and support to local communities, families and children.
HCS Head Start is more than child care. 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.
I want to thank the teachers for helping my kids excel, and feel good about themselves.
COVID-19 UPDATES
We open the 2020-2021 school year mindful of the current COVID-19 global pandemic and the health, safety and well-being of our children, families and staff. We have made significant changes to our Head Start and Early Head Start programs as a result of the coronavirus.
LATEST NEWS
Launching Educare Springfield
Launching Educare Springfield Program Educare Springfield, the first Educare school in
Janis Santos Receives Awards
Janis Santos Honored Janis Santos, Chief Executive Officer for HCS Head Start,
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Self care is so important especially during this stressful time. Remember it is ok to practice Self-Care.The COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and anxiety to parents all over the country. Remember to make time for your own self-care so you are better prepared for the needs of your child.
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From our friends Educare Springfield. Currently enrolling for the new school year. Check out the website for more information.
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As one of the nation’s most effective early childhood network of schools, we ensure young children from underserved communities have the best possible chance for success in life.HCS would like to take a moment to thank Ocean State Job Lot store’s in Springfield, Holyoke and Chicopee for making a generous donation to our Head Start program!
Back to school supplies will come in handy as we enter the new school year. Thank you Ocean State, from all of us at HCS Head Start!
Forever grateful to our business community! ✏️ 📝 📚 🎒 🖍 🎨
As children begin the new school year here are some Back-to-School resources for parents!
Back-to-School 2020 Resources for Parents - one tough job
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Virtual opt-in. In-person opt-out. Homeschool pods. Back-to-school season is hectic even under normal circumstances, but as we try to reclaim some daily normalcy while working through a global pandemic, the variety of options available can feel overwhelming. Whatever format you decide is best for yo...Head Start is the national commitment to give every child,
regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and in life.
In the 50 years since its inception, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 32 million children and their families.
Head Start alumni – or “Head Start babies,” as they often call themselves – are in all walks of the nation’s life.
Educators, doctors, lawyers, military personnel, artists, engineers,
religious and civic leaders, and scientists – from all across the country –
remember Head Start as the place where, at an early age, they acquired a life-long love of learning.
In addition to life and school preparedness, Head Start is also the nation’s laboratory for early learning innovation.
Head Start offers a unique whole child/whole family program design coupled with a
delivery system that includes local programs, national standards, monitoring, professional development,
and family engagement. This has been the basis for many subsequent statewide and community initiatives.