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Head Start is a federally funded program for preschool age children and their families. The program enhances the health, safety, physical and developmental growth of each child regardless of their congitive level through an array of activities and services.
Services provided include:
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health screens
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1/2 day classrooms
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thematic units
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parent/teacher conferences
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home visits
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parent meetings
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family partnerships
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referrals to community services
Total Funded Enrollment: 270
Average Monthly Enroll: 100%
Total Families Served: 314
Total Children Served: 341
Education Facts
Percentage of classrooms showing moderate to significant progress towards school readiness in these domains during the 2008-2009 school year.
Family Services Facts
Health/Safety and Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (number of meals served)
Head Start receives reimbursement from the CACFP for all meals served to children. Children are served breakfast/lunch or lunch/snack.
USDA Reimbursement: $139,517
"The USDA and the State of Indiana are equal opportunity providers and employers."
Special Needs Facts
Head Start welcomes all chilren including those who have a diagnosed disability. The Performance Standards require that at least 10% of the total number of enrollment slots are reserved for serving children with disabilities.
ICAP Head Start Staff Stats
*10 of our staff are former parents
Education Staff Qualifications
2008-2009 Budget
Transportation
119 children were transported during the 2008-2009 school year
