For more information on Head Start:
Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center
What is Head Start?
Head Start is a Federal program for preschool children from low-income families. Children who attend OWCAP Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive free medical and dental screenings, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting.
To qualify for Head Start you must meet the Federal Income Guidelines, be receiving public assistance, or be one of the allowed 10% of children who exceed income guidelines.
How do I apply for OWCAP Head Start?
Any OWCAP Head Start location site can take your application. Click on OWCAP Head Start Locations to find a location near you.
What
can the OWCAP Head Start program offer my child?
OWCAP
Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally,
socially, emotionally, and physically. The Head Start staff recognize
that, as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your
children. We welcome your involvement in activities, and will work as
partners with you to help your child progress.
What can OWCAP Head Start offer my family?
OWCAP Head Start offers you a sense of belonging, other support services, and a chance to be involved in activities to help your whole family.
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Where is OWCAP Head Start located?
OWCAP’s primary Head Start site, housed within the Agency, is based in the heart of Ogden at 3159 Grant Avenue, Ogden, Utah.
Child
Care classes and double-session classes (half-day morning or afternoon),
are held at various collaborative satellite centers. Click on Head
Start Locations to see the various sites and their offered classes.
What would my child’s schedule be?
Double-session Head Start classes operate 3 ½ hours per day on a four-day a week schedule. Head Start/Child Care classes run full day, 5 days a week.
What will my child be learning at OWCAP Head Start?
The OWCAP Head Start curriculum is based on the Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, a framework curriculum created around understanding the way children learn through interaction with their physical and social environments.
The Head Start focus is to work with children and families to enhance their literacy skills and to ensure that children enter kindergarten ready to learn.
The OWCAP Head Start also teaches children anger management skills through the daily use of the Second Step Violence Prevention Curriculum.
What kind of community partnerships exist with OWCAP Head Start?
Because of OWCAP’s proximity to Weber State University, Head Start has been able to garner strong volunteer support, including free health screenings for children from university nursing students and staff.
The
OWCAP Head Start program has a highly involved community and is constantly
forging new or stronger relationships with other area agencies and service
providers.
Who should I contact with a classroom issue or problem?
If you have a problem, please try to resolve your issue with the classroom teacher first. If additional help is needed, contact the Education Supervisor for that site, and finally the Program Manager.
OWCAP HEAD START FACTS
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Head Start has been in Ogden since 1964 and has served over 14,000 children of Weber County.
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OWCAP Head Start is currently funded to serve 703 three- through four- year-old children with expansion in our long-term plans.
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OWCAP Head Start operates from September to May (child-care centers operate year round).
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OWCAP Head Start employs over 150 permanent full time staff with full benefits and excellent Early Childhood wages. Head Start Parents are given a priority in the hiring process.
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OWCAP Head Start provides two-thirds of each child’s daily USDA food guidelines with hot, nutritious meals that reflect the diversity of our children.