Grantee Serving NEW CASTLE, DE

New Castle County Head Start, Inc. Head Start

A Head Start grantee operating 9 centers across 5 cities. Each location has its own address and contact information.

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Main Office
256 Chapman Road, Suite 103
Newark DE 19702-5411
Contact Phone
(302) 452-1500
Locations
9 centers

About This Organization

New Castle County Head Start, Inc. uses the Creative Curriculum as the basis for its educational program. The curriculum addresses all aspects of children's development; socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical. The curriculum provides the framework for what happens in the classroom. The primary goal is to plan and provide opportunities for children to interact with their peers, adults and with the materials.
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Who is Eligible?

Head Start generally serves children ages 3 to 5 who meet local eligibility requirements. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Parents who want to enroll their children in the program need to make an appointment to meet with a Head Start employee. Staff will assist the parent through the application process. In order to complete the file we ask parents to bring: 1. Proof of family income for one month 2. Proof of the child's age 3. TANF Documentation 4. Medical Insurance Card 5. Documentation of child health appraisal/physical including TB Lead, Hemoglobin, Hearing, Height and Weigh

Center Locations

This program can operate more than one physical center. Each location below is its own listing with its own address and contact information.

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