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.

2 days ago

Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.
Did you know that Head Start has been helping children and families succeed for more than 60 years?Since its launch in 1965, Head Start has served more than 40 million children and their families across the United States, providing early learning opportunities, health services, family support, and school readiness programs.What started as a summer program has grown into a nationwide effort to help children build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond.At Head Start & Early Learning Programs of Holyoke, Chicopee, and Springfield, we are proud to continue that legacy every day by supporting local children and families as they learn, grow, and achieve their goals.❤️ Every child deserves a strong start.#FunFactFriday #HeadStartHCS #HeadStart #EarlyLearning #SchoolReadiness #FamilySupport ... See MoreSee Less

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.
Our Head Start HCS team recently put together special kindergarten readiness bags to help the little ones getting ready to head off on their next adventure. Each bag was filled with fun and educational materials designed to encourage learning, creativity, and confidence throughout the summer. From books and school supplies to activities that support early literacy and school readiness skills, these bags are a reminder that learning can happen anywhere.We're so proud of our future kindergarteners and all they have accomplished this year. As they prepare for this important transition, we're honored to be part of their journey and to support families every step of the way.Join us in wishing our graduates a wonderful summer and a successful start to kindergar#HeadStartHCSa#kindergartenreadya#schoolreadinessl#FutureKindergartenersr#earlylearninglyLearning ... See MoreSee Less

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