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Big Five’s Head Start program is now taking applications for the upcoming school year beginning in August. Big Five provides a high-quality early childhood education program for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Our program provides for the social and emotional needs of each child we accept. We strive to individualize services for each child as well as identify and provide for children with disabilities. It is the goal of Big Five’s Head Start program to ensure your child is school-ready prior to entering the public school setting.

In addition to our education component we provide assistance with medical, dental, nutritional and mental health services as necessary. Developmentally appropriate learning activities are utilized in the classroom to encourage self-confidence and independence, and promote social competence through the use of our researched based curriculum called Creative Curriculum.

Children accepted in our program experience a variety of activities that encourage cognitive, physical and emotional growth. We offer full-day services as well as provide breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack. Enrollment and acceptance into the program is primarily based on the age of the child, family size and income.

Big Five Head Start knows the important role that parents play in the life of their child’s education and will work with the parents by providing resources and referrals for family health issues, as well as assistance with finding medical and dental providers if needed. Our program hours are 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. and there is no cost to parents.

For questions and to complete an application simply call 580-254-2227 or visit our website at http://www.bigfive.org. All families are eligible and are encouraged to apply today.

Alva Head Start is located at 901 14th St. behind the Cherokee Strip Museum.