Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc., a Head Start Program of Barton, VT

191 High Street
Barton VT VT

(802) 525-3362

Head Start/Early Head Start currently offers four program options for families: Full day, full year settings: Children attend a classroom setting five days each week, full day/year round. This allows parents the opportunity to work and/or complete their education. Part day/Part year center-based settings: Children generally attend a classroom four or five part day sessions each week from September through May. Early Head Start home-based program: A home visitor goes to the family's home each week working with parents to provide learning experiences for their children. Infant and toddler playgroups are offered for the community. Family Child Care Partnership: Local family childcare providers offer Head Start services in the community. A teacher visits the provider' home three time a month, year round, to partner in providing quality care and early education. Parents also receive home

Children who are 3 to 5 years old are eligible for Head Start services. Pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age are eligible for Early Head Start services. Children and families who are homeless, in foster care, or receive TANF or SSI are also eligible for services. Eligibility is determined by Head Start program staff and some families may be eligible for services if they are determined to be at or below the federal poverty level. Some grantees enroll a percentage of children from families with incomes above the Poverty Guidelines as well.

Families are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information For more information and/or to arrange to visit a center, contact: Albany/Irasburg Area 802.755.6811 Hardwick Area 802.472.5496 Barton Area 802.525.6291 Island Pond Area 802.723.6231 Derby Area 802.766.8100 Lyndonville Area 802.626.8616 Partnerships North 802.334.1092 Newport Area 802.334.7253 Partnerships South 802.626.3782 North Troy Area 802.988.2262 Gilman Area 802.892.5997 St. Johnsbury Area 802.748.3201 Or call the Central Office at: 802.525.3362 or 1.800.575.5322

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