Services Available at Carroll County Head Start

Teachers Johann Kaltenbacher and Wonder Fields meet with parents Jennifer McGinty and Stacey Fish

Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of activities in all areas of child development. Head Start offers a learning environment in which children can develop socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally. The Creative Curriculum promotes child-directed, hands-on learning. A fundamental element of Head Start is providing basic health care for all children. Health and dental examinations are offered at the annual Health Fair held in partnership with the Carroll County Health Department. Another important part of the program includes the identification and coordination of community resources that address the social, educational, health and economic needs of families.

Both morning classes and afternoon classes are offered at our Westminster site, and morning classes are offered in Taneytown. Transportation is offered for most children enrolled. Each child receives at least one hot meal daily. In addition, parents and children receive hands-on nutrition education.

Head Start offers your child love, acceptance, understanding, the opportunity to learn, and the opportunity to experience success.