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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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.

3 days ago

⭐ Important Back to School Reminders from Head Start ⭐⭐ First Day of School: August 31st⭐ Hours: 8:00am-2:00pm⭐ What to Bring With You: We encourage students to bring a backpack with an extra set of clothes and a small, soft blanket for rest time. To help your child feel more comfortable during the transition, especially if this is their first school experience, please share a family photo or send a small comfort item, such as a favorite stuffed animal, for their teacher to use as needed.Helpful tips: Begin practicing back-to-school routines by waking up a little earlier each day, lay out your child's clothes the night before to help establish a predictable morning routine, and read books about starting school together, such as Pete the Kitty's First Day of Preschool, to help your child become excited and prepared for the new school year! ...

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

4 days ago

August is National Wellness Month! At Head Start HCS, we know that wellness is the foundation for healthy growth, learning, and success. National Wellness Month is a reminder to prioritize healthy habits that support the well-being of children, families, and educators alike.Whether it's enjoying nutritious meals, staying active through play, getting enough rest, practicing mindfulness, or spending quality time together, every small step toward wellness makes a big difference.This month, we encourage our Head Start families to focus on activities that nurture both physical and emotional health. By building healthy routines today, we help children develop lifelong habits that support their overall well-being.Together, let's celebrate wellness and create healthier, happier communities for all! 💙 ...

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