Westmoreland Community Action's FREE Early Childhood programs focus on children, birth to 5, they include Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K Counts. These programs support parent and family engagement, optimal child growth and development, and school readiness. To qualify for these programs, families must be residents of Westmoreland County, have children 0-5 years of age, and must meet income guidelines.
Westmoreland Community Action's Head Start program is part of the Pennsylvania Head Start Association. The program is FREE and applications can be completed year-round. Head Start serves children, ages 3-5, and their families in both center and home-based program options. This program provides pre-Kindergarten learning experiences for young children to help prepare them for a smooth transition into Kindergarten. The overall goal is to promote school readiness.
Comprehensive programming is provided through:
- Education & Early Childhood Development
- Family & Community Engagement
- Health & Nutrition
- Early Childhood Mental Health & Disabilities
Center Operations: Monday through Friday, 6 hours per day
Contact Us
To learn more about Head Start contact headstart@westmorelandca.org or call 724-834-1260 ext. 4121.
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