Umoja Head Start Academy in Baltimore, MD

Prek Description

To have pride, respect and responsibility for ourselves and our community: UMOJA means UNITY! The mission of UMOJA Head Start Academy is to promote unity within the program, staff, parents, children, families and the community. Head Start is foremost a family centered program.
In carrying out our mission, UMOJA Head Start Academy strives to empower children. We do this by helping them to meet the challenges in their present environment, as well as preparing them to meet responsibilities in school and life. This process involves the childs entire family and UMOJA Head Start Academys community working as one to meet the familys physical, mental, and nutritional needs.

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Accept vouchers

No

Inspection URL

http://www.checkccmd.org/FacilityDetail.aspx?ft=&fn=&sn=&z=&c=&co=Baltimore+City&fi=2043

Special Needs

Ten (10) percent of the available enrollment slots are reserved for children with disabilities. UMOJA Head Start Academy offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of children with disabilities and special needs. UMOJA Head Start Academy will work closely with parents and Baltimore City Public Schools to assure that children with special needs receive screenings and assessments leading to the development of an appropriate Individual Education Plan (a legal document). Children with disabilities are an integral part of all classroom activities.

Operating hours

Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM