Braeburn Elementary Head Start

More than 2000 preschool-aged children are served every day in free-standing centers and public school-based sites. The majority of these centers have achieved national accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Head Start schools offer high-quality services to increase the school readiness of young children including:

*Safe welcoming facilities *Low teacher-child ratios one teacher for every 8-10 children *Highly-qualified degreed teachers *Individualized curriculum *Developmentally-appropriate activities and materials *Ongoing assessment and evaluation of childrens progress *Nutritious meals and snacks *Parent involvement opportunities

In addition many sites provide more services to children and families including:

*Family empowerment and goal-setting activities *Case management for families *Screening and follow-up for health nutrition and developmental concerns *Assistance in obtaining health and dental insurance and finding a medical home. *Adult Education classes including GED English as a Second Language and nutrition parenting *Support groups for families of children with disabilities *Programs focused on supporting father involvement

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Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - NAEYC Accredited

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

07:30 AM-03:15 PM - Monday - Friday