Head Start
of Rockingham County, N.C.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Declaración de No-Discriminación
De acuerdo a lo establecido por las leyes Federales y el Departamento de Agricultura de los EE.UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe a este organismo la discriminación por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o impedimentos de las personas.
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 o llame al (800) 795-3272 o (202) 720-6382 (TYY). USDA es un proveedor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual a todos.
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What is Head Start?
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We will provide a safe, nurturing, engaging, enjoyable, secure learning environment, provide comprehensive child development services (education, health, nutrition, disability, social services, and parent involvement services) for children from infants through five years of age. The program will provide adequate, formally trained professional staff who are loving and caring, and who focus on meeting the needs of all of our children and assisting with other family needs. Staff will collaborate and establish partnerships with county agencies, schools, the community college, and other county resources, to carry out the mission of Rockingham County Head Start. |
From the Director's Desk:
Rockingham County
Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive child development
program.
We serve all children, including children with special needs. Each child
is given the opportunity to
participate in a variety of education activities. They also receive mental
health, medical and dental care,
nutritious meals and
snacks. They are provided with a learning environment
that is safe.
We work with
parents too! We recognize that parents are the first and most important
teachers of
their children and wee need to partner with them to meet their needs and the
needs of their children.
The entire Head Start staff welcomes involvement in Head Start activities.
We offer our hand to
partner with you and your child. Please note below a few areas in which we
need your involvement:
Volunteering in the classroom
Serving on the
Policy Council and participating in your Parent Center
Committee meetings
Attending trainings and workshops
Assisting on classroom field trips
Assistance in the preparation of nutritious snacks
Planning parent/child activities
Serving as bus monitors
Establishing family partnership agreements
Bennie Totten,
Head Start Director
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| Our Central Staff | |
| Bennie J. Totten, Director |
Kim R. Moyer, Education Manager |
| Hannah Moore, Education Assistant |
Joan Spain, Health Manager |
| Andrea Barker, Mental Health/Disability/Nutrition Coordinator |
Angela Johnson Office Clerk IV |
| Sharon Yates, SS/PI Assistant |
Miranda Dalton, Social Services/Parent Involvement Manager |
| Emily Dillard, SS/PI Assistant |
Nadia Smith SS/PI Assistant |
| Amber Cruz, SS/PI Assistant, Translator |
Niki Sanchez, Family Services, Translator |
| Charlene Royster, SS/PI Assistant |
Jasper Moyer Custodian |
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Center Locations
| Draper Head Start I & II 1719 E Stadium Dr., Eden, NC 635-1269 |
Morehead Academy 201 E. Meadow Rd., Ste 120 Eden NC 27288 |
Lawsonville Head Start I & II 212 Lawsonville Ave, Reidsville NC 349-2071/349-3467 |
| Lincoln Head Start 2660 Oregon Hill Rd, Ruffin NC |
Madison Head Start,
Dalton Homes 925 Fern St., Madison NC 27025 427-4681 |
Moss St. Head Start 419 Moss St, Reidsville NC 342-0751 |
| Rockingham Community
College Head Start, Wentworth, NC 342-4261, ext. 2130 |
St. Paul Head Start 1004 W. Harrison St., Reidsville NC 349-4663 |
Stoneville Head Start 203 Stone St, Stoneville NC 573-9865 |
| Williamsburg Head
Start 1404 Mizpah Church Rd, Reidsville NC 342-9349 |
Wentworth Head Start 525 & 591 Hwy 65, Reidsville NC 634-3250 |
Kid's World Head
Start 445 W. Kings Hwy Eden NC 27288 336 623 2939 |
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Our Services
Services are provided according to state and
national guidelines regarding child care and Head Start services.
All children at Head Start centers benefit from the educational curriculum that
has made the program nationally
famous. Key concepts for each service area are presented below.
Education & Early Childhood Development
Child Health, Safety, Nutrition & Mental Health
Family & Community Partnerships
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How to Enroll
Parents can enroll their children in Head Start by contacting the central office located in Reidsville. Priority is given to four year old children and to children in low income families. There is no fee associated with the Head Start program.
When enrolling a child in Head Start, you will need the following:
Click here to access the application. Print it out, complete it, and bring it with you to the central office with the information listed above.
