Description: Head Start is a federal preschool program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Telamon operates three types of Head Start programs for disadvantaged families: Head Start (preschool for children ages 3 to 5 years old), Early Head Start (childcare for children 0 to 3 years old and pregnant women), and Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (childcare and preschool for children of eligible farmworkers ages 0 to 5 years old). Children with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all programs. Telamon’s approach to Head Start services includes:
A nurturing environment that supports the healthy growth and development of each child in the context of the child's family, culture, and community
Parents as partners in the shared decision-making process and as active participants in policy groups; and
Recognition of the importance of strengthening linkages within communities.
Our Head Start programs offer a variety of service models, depending on the needs of families in each community. Head Start centers provide a secure setting where children can develop their skills under the watchful eyes of well-trained caregivers. Partial or full-day services at centers include health and dental screenings, nutritious meals, individual as well as group learning experiences, play opportunities and other structured activities. All services and materials are designed to be age and developmentally appropriate as well as sensitive to the cultural and language environment of a child's home. Parents are included in program planning and oversight activities.
Some programs are based in the children’s own home, where staff visit once a week to provide services to the child and family. Children and families who receive these services gather periodically with other enrolled families for a group learning experience facilitated by Telamon staff.
MY CHILD HAS BEEN ATTENDING THIS SCHOOL FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE ALL YEAR.... ALTHOUGH THE TEACHING HAS BEEN WONDERFUL WHEN IT COMES TO MY CHILDS SAFETY I AM DISSATISFIED WITH THE SCHOOLS APPROACH ON ISSUES.. ALL YEAR LONG THE SAME LITTLE BOY HAS BEEN PICKING ON MY DAUGHTER AND EACH DAY SHE COMES HOME WITH A DIFFERENT STORY TO TELL... I EVEN SAT IN CLASS ONE DAY ALONG WITH THE BOYS MOTHER AND SAW HOW NEGATIVELY HE INTERACTS WITH THE OTHER CHILDREN AND HIS MOTHER DID NOTHING BUT THREATEN HIM SO I MUST ASSUME NO TYPE OF DISCIPLINE ACTION IS WORKING. I HAVE RECENTLY LEARNED THAT SEVERAL OF THE STUDENTS ARE AFRAID OF HIM INCLUDING MY DAUGHTER AND IT IS AFFECTING THE TEACHERS ABILITY TO TEACH... I HAVE FINALLY DECIDED TO TAKE MY CHILD OUT OF SCHOOL BECAUSE NO ACTIONS ARE BEING DONE AND THIS BOY IS STILL PICKING ON HER AND THIS TIME SHE WAS STABBED IN THE FACE WITH A FORK (LUCKILY SHE IS OK) AND I REFUSE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING WORSE HAPPENS.