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 hours ago

Choosing early education is one of the most important investments you can make in your child’s future. Head Start helps children build strong learning foundations, develop social and emotional skills, and gain confidence that prepares them for success in school and in life. At HCS Head Start, we partner with families to support learning both in the classroom and at home. We are accepting applications now. Enrolling is simple and we have many options: 📞 Call: 413 417 7779 💻 Online: hcsheadstart.org/enrollment 🚶 Walk In: Visit any of our Centers🤝 Referred: A community agency suggests you apply Our team is ready to help you and looks forward to getting to know you and your child.------ Elegir una educación temprana es una de las inversiones más importantes que puede hacer en el futuro de su niño o niña. Head Start ayuda a los niños a desarrollar bases sólidas de aprendizaje, fortalecer sus habilidades sociales y emocionales, y ganar la confianza que los prepara para tener éxito en la escuela y en la vida. En HCS Head Start, trabajamos en colaboración con las familias para apoyar el aprendizaje tanto en el salón de clases como en el hogar. Estamos aceptando solicitudes ahora. Inscribirse es sencillo y tenemos varias opciones: Llame al: 413 417 7779 En línea: hcsheadstart.org/enrollment Visítenos: Visite cualquiera de nuestros centros Referido: Una organización comunitaria le recomienda que solicite con nosotros Nuestro equipo está listo para ayudarle y esperamos conocerle a usted y a su niño o niña. ... See MoreSee Less

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Holyoke Chicopee Springfield Head Start, Inc.

1 day ago

So much joy, connection, and learning at HCS Head Start’s Madison Family Engagement Event! 💛 Families came together to celebrate, share resources, and support our little learners every step of the way. Thank you to everyone who made it special! ... See MoreSee Less

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