Oxford Head Start, a Head Start Program of Oxford, MI

Oxford Early Learning Center
Oxford MI MI

(248) 969-5000

Welcome to theHead Start Classroom • The Head Start classroom is designed for three to five year old learners in a preschool setting.• This Head Start classroom is fully included with Oxford Schools ECSE (early childhood special education) program. The staff from both programs work as a team to give all students the best educational experience possible. Inclusion allows children from all backgrounds with a variety of needs, the ability to come together in one environment to play and learn. Children learn best through play and what better way to teach open-mindedness, tolerance and acceptance, than through interaction with friends. • There are two qualified staff members that work one on one with students. All Head Start staff has either an Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or a CDA - Child Development Associate Credential.• They use the High Scope Curriculum in guiding their instruction. Through High Scope children find out how the world works through their own experience with people, objects, and events, called active learning. Teachers set the stage for learning through a carefully planned environment and consistent daily routine. Children learn to be secure and independent learners. Each child has a daily opportunity to choose their plan for the day, carry out that plan and then reflect on what happened; this is called choose - act - reflect.

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.

• Oxford Early Head Start & Head Start
  105 Pontiac St, Oxford MI
  (248) 969-5035