Head Start Mental Health Services

Head Start

Andover Street Campus

246-252 Andover Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
978-681-4927
978-681-4937

Hours of Operation
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Ages Served
3 years to 5 years

Enrollment Capacity
98
3 School Year preschool (62)
2 Full day preschool (36)

Scheduling Options
Full time, Part time,
Full year, School Year

Child/Caregiver Ratios
Preschool 9:1
Infant-Toddler n/a

Regulations and Licenses
DEEC Licensed Center
License # 8121636
Expires: 02/10/10

Staff Qualifications
DEEC Qualified Teaching Staff
Access to Registered Nurse, Nutritionist, Learning Differences/Family Development Specialist (SN/MH)

Affiliated
Non-Profit

Accreditation
NAEYC expires 6/30/2010

Environment
Nurturing, secure, family environment within state of the art site with indoor and outdoor play are, handicapped accessible

Curriculum
Age appropriate activities in language, reading, math, science, computers and arts & crafts

Services/Fees
No registration fees
Extended day fees determined by Voucher

Subsidy Participation
Vouchers, Community Partnership

Meals
Provides Breakfast, Lunch and two snacks AM & PM
Participates in the USDA Child Care Food Program

Transportation
Transportation provided if within the boundaries of transportation route. All Head Start vehicles are licensed and registered. Transportation staff meets state CORI requirements and are First Aid and CPR certified. Drivers hold valid Massachusetts CDL/DPU licenses.

Provider Statement:

Landmark located on Andover Street between Parker Street and South Union Street.
Head Start provides a comprehensive high quality child and family development program through individualized services that include parent education, training, referral and advocacy as well as developmental services to children from age three through age five.
Program does not charge a fee.
Parent participation in the program is highly valued and strongly encouraged.
Transportation: yes, within boundaries of transportation route

GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL, INC. 305 Essex Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts 01840