FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is OWCAP 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. This site offers all-day classes.
Child Care classes, double-session classes (half-day morning or afternoon), and Early Intervention classes 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. Full-day Head Start operates a minimum of six 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.
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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.