Head Start applications being taken

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The Head Start classrooms in Van Wert at Kids Learning Place are now taking applications for 3 and 4-year old children for the 2014-2015 school year. There are part-day preschool classroom sessions and home base visiting options available.

Head Start is a high-quality comprehensive preschool program that provides a kindergarten readiness education, health and social services, and nutritional programs. The no-cost program is for low-income families who meet eligibility requirements set by federal guidelines. The program may also provide services to children that are homeless, in foster homes, and children with special needs without income restrictions.

Kids Learning Place is committed to ensuring education excellence for all the families and children it serves.  Staff members strive for early childhood education excellence by including:

• Teachers with degrees in every classroom
• A safe and nurturing learning environment
• A research-based curriculum that is structured to focus on the child’s strengths and interests
• Involvement with Ohio’s “Step up to Quality” program that recognizes learning and development programs that exceed licensing, health, and safety standards.

The application process is taking place in Van Wert County now, call to secure a child’s spot in either the classroom or home base program.  For more information about Head Start and Kids Learning Place call  866.627.4557 toll-free and talk with a local person.

Check out the Kids Learning Place website at www.kidslearningplace.org or “like” the Kids Learning Place Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kidslearningplace.