Program Options
Center-Based Program Options
The center-based program serves children in a Head Start center five days per week. Class size ranges from 16-20 children per class. Our facilities are licensed by the State of California Department of Social Service. Copies of licenses can be viewed in all of our classrooms.
- Part Day: This option operates either an AM or PM session for 3.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The free program runs September through mid-June.
- Full Day: This full day option offers a free center-based session of 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday for parents who work, are enrolled in school or job training or who are seeking employment. Operating months are August through mid-June.
- Rio Vista: This full day option offers a center-based session up to 10+ hours based on parent's work and/or school schedule. For parents enrolled in school, study time is offered up to 2 hours per school unit. Monday through Friday for parents who work, are enrolled in school or job training or who are seeking employment. Operating months are July through June.
- Early Head Start: This full day/ full year option offers a center-based session of 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Operating months are July through June.
Home-Based Program Options
The home-based program is a unique program which offers families the opportunity to receive Early Head Start services in their home. This program provides support to families whose circumstances (schedule, transportation or location) might prevent them from participating in a structured classroom setting. The Early Head Start home visitor uses the home environment to help parents create a wonderful learning environment and readiness for school.
- Early Head Start provides home visits once a week for 1.5 hours, additionally, families and children gather twice a month for a socialization. This program operates 12 months a year.