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Early Head Start
Your child is learning from the moment they are born, and it’s important to make sure they reach developmental milestones when they are ready. Our staff is specially trained to provide responsive, encouraging care and to offer the structure and routine that makes very young children feel secure.
Program Focus: Early Childhood Education
Contact
Jessica Edwards
Mailing Address:206 N. Main St, Galax VA 24333
Email:jedwards@rtov.org
Phone:(276) 236-7131 ext. 237
About The Program
Head Start programs provide daily routines to nurture your child’s curiosity and build relationships with caregivers in a safe, fun environment. We also use activities like storytelling, playing with toys, music and movement, and art, to learn through play.
Building a Strong Foundation for Pregnant Moms and Children ages Birth to 5 – Early Head Start/Head Start programs provide children and families that are income eligible the opportunity to develop skills for parenting and school readiness. Head Start provides FREE resources for the whole family in order for you to meet your family goals as well as prepare your child for the school setting.
Head Start and Early Head Start provides an early childhood education program to 261 participants residing in Grayson and Carroll counties and the city of Galax. Components of the program relate to prenatal care, Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS), family and health services.
Rooftop’s Head Start program is award winning and has been found in full compliance with all state program requirements. The success of the department is credited to the staff that give their all and their hearts to care for the children that come to them.
early HEAD START CLASSROOMS & HOME BASED GROUPS
Galax Early Head Start Center
8342 Carrollton Pike
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 237-1567 or Family Advocate Cell: (276) 233-0746
Hillsville Head and Early Head Start Center
205 Oak Street
Hillsville, VA 24343
(276) 728-4284 or Family Advocate Cell: (276) 233-3481
Independence Head Start and Early Head Start Center
911 East Main Street
Independence, VA 24348
(276) 237-1296 or Family Advocate Cell: (276) 233-2936
How To Apply
Applications may be completed online at the link below.
Application for Participation
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| Head Start Pre-Registration Application |
