KBC Headstart in Houston, TX

Name: KBC Headstart
Address: 6011 West Orem, Houston, TX, 77045, USA
Telephone: (713) 433-2956

Name:	KBC Headstart
Type:	Pre K
Enrolling:	No
Pre K Address:	6011 West Orem, Houston, TX 77045
Pre K Phone:	(713) 433-2956
Child ages:	3 years - 5 years
Rate:	n/a
Pre K Website:	http://www.neighborhood-centers.org/en-us/content/head+start.aspx

Pre K Description

Head Start Centers
Serving Children Ages 3-5
More than 2000 preschool-aged children are served every day in free-standing centers and public school-based sites. The majority of these centers have achieved national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Head Start schools offer high-quality services to increase the school readiness of young children including:
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Safe welcoming facilities
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Low teacher-child ratios one teacher for every 8-10 children
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Highly-qualified degreed teachers
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Individualized curriculum
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Developmentally-appropriate activities and materials
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Ongoing assessment and evaluation of childrens progress
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Nutritious meals and snacks
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Parent involvement opportunities
In addition many sites provide more services to children and families including:
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Family empowerment and goal-setting activities
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Case management for families
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Screening and follow-up for health nutrition and developmental concerns
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Assistance in obtaining health and dental insurance and finding a medical home.
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Adult Education classes including GED English as a Second Language and nutrition parenting
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Support groups for families of children with disabilities
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Programs focused on supporting father involvement