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Head Start in the Franklin Pierce School District

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Head Start is a federally funded FREE preschool program for 3 and 4 year old children and their families. Families must qualify as low income according to federal guidelines. There are part day and full day programs within the Franklin Pierce School District.

Children learn social, physical, emotional and pre academic skills to prepare them for the kindergarten experience. Meals and transportation are provided.

Interpreters are available for non English speaking families for the enrollment process, staff visits, classroom, and parent trainings.

Locations

Part Day Program

The part day Head Start Program is FREE but families must qualify as low income. The part day program is located at 12108 Pacific Avenue (The old Parkland School/now PLU’s East Campus facility). Phone is (253) 298-4675.

There are four AM classes and four PM classes. Classes are assigned based on where a family lives in the district. Meals and busing are provided. AM class meets from 8:30-12:00 and PM class meets from 12:00-3:30 Mondays-Thursdays. Classes follow Franklin Pierce School District calendar.

This program is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year, available online.

Full Day Programs

Within the school district boundaries are two full day Head Start programs. Midland’s Kiddie Korral (548-2182) and Hugs, Tugs, and Love (537-3557). FEES ARE CHARGED. To qualify: Parents must be working over 20 hours a week and eligible for childcare subsidies. Parents transport children. Programs run five days a week and are year round.