Head Start in Batavia is looking for preschoolers
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Head Start, a preschool program of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee, is taking applications for the 2020-21 academic year.
Head Start has centers in Albion, Batavia, Kendall and Medina, with an enrollment of 189 children.
Since 1965, Head Start has provided quality comprehensive services in Education & Child Development, Health & Nutrition and Family & Community Engagement at no cost to parents.
At Head Start, every staff member knows each child and family has unique talents and interests of their own. By partnering with families, providing individualized learning experiences and support, children and families learn, grow and get ready for school.
Children are eligible for the Head Start preschool program if they are 3 years old on or before Sept. 15 or 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, and if they reside in Orleans or Genesee counties.
Priority for enrollment is given to foster children, homeless, families on public assistance or those whose income is below the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and children with diagnosed disabilities.
Families may begin the application process by calling the Head Start Administrative Offices at (585) 589-5683. Give your child a “Head Start” that will last a lifetime!
