Head Start @Home

With the current prescribed Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care health and safety regulations it is not feasible, at this time, to physically open all of our Head Start and Early Head Start centers and classrooms. Part day/school year preschool and our part day/full year infant toddler classrooms will be offered via a remote learning program option for the 2020-2021 school year.

For more information or to apply call 413-417-7779 or fill out an application here. Our remote learning options will include Class Dojo, an on-line program designed to connect teachers and support staff with families. Every classroom will have their own Class Dojo that is set up by the Teacher Director. Parents will be invited to join via email. Families will be expected to participate participate…[read more]

Check out our at-home activities!

We’ve got plenty of ideas to inspire you and your children during the year, both indoors and outdoors.

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Tomorrow is World Environment Day and at HCS Head Start, we believe some of the best learning happens outside. From outdoor play and nature exploration to gardening, sustainability activities, and hands on discovery, we encourage children to build curiosity, appreciation, and connection with the world around them every day.A couple recent examples at our Lincoln Grove Center include: - During the Week of the Young Child the little ones had the chance to do some planting.- At a recent MILK (“Men Involved in the Lives of Kids”) event we built a birdhouse for each family to take home.When children dig in the dirt, explore nature, and care for their environment, they’re not just learning about the planet. They are learning how to grow, care, and thrive within it. ... See MoreSee Less
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As an organization we love the chance to get out into our community. There is SO much going on and we feel blessed that we get to be a part of so much of what the area has to offer. We hope you enjoy a few photos of some of our recent adventures… - Dress for Success Gala- Baystate Family Resource Fair- Holyoke Rocket Into Reading Community Event - Churchill Center on Door-to-Door Recruitment Day- Chicopee Spring Spectacular Community Event - Spirit of Springfield Pancake Breakfast ... See MoreSee Less
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