Muskingum County Head Start
1580 Adams Lane Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-6251

HEAD START PHILOSOPHY

Head Start believes that each child is a unique individual. A child can benefit most from a comprehensive program which involves both the family and the community. As the family is the principle influence on the child's development, they must be a direct participant in the program. Thus, the program serves the child, not only through educational, health, nutrition, and mental health services for the child, but also providing support and needed services for the total family. As the basic needs of the family are met, it is enabled to better nurture the development of its' children.

HEAD START GOAL

To bring about a greater degree of social competence in children. By social competence is meant the child's everyday effectiveness in dealing with his environment both now and in the future. Social competence takes into account the relationships of intellectual development, physical development, mental health, nutritional needs, and social needs.

MISSION STATEMENT

The basic purpose of Child Care Resources, Inc., shall be to improve the quantity_, quality, adequacy, and delivery of child care services to children and their families who are at risk.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS

Parents, you are the most important people in your young child's life. No program or school can even come close to matching the influence that you have on his/her development. You are the primary teacher. Research has indicated that without your active involvement and support, programs such as Head Start may have only limited lasting effect on your child's intellectual development.

Your presence in the classroom shows your child that you are interested and that you place value on his/her classroom experiences. Also, through participating in the classroom and/or home visits. You will gain a better understanding of what Head Start is attempting to do for your child. You will be able to provide more support and assistance at home. In addition, your involvement in the program will allow you and the staff to get to know one another and become a team working to foster the development of your child and reach your family goals.

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Child Care Resources, Inc.
1580 Adams Lane
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-6743
E-mail: ccri@ccri.org