Head Start Home Base
Head Start Home Base programs offer free services to families with children from age 3 to 5 in their homes. Weekly visits typically last for 1 ½ hours and include activities with you and your child that focus on health, development, nutrition, and parenting. Playgroups are offered twice monthly to give you & your child an opportunity to socialize & to help prepare your child for a center program. This program is free for eligible families.
Available in Mckinleyville, Arcata, Eureka, Fortuna, Rio Dell and surrounding areas.
Head Start & State Preschool Part Day Preschool
Head Start & State Center Based Preschools offer preschool 3.5 hours a day 4 or 5 days a week for children ages 3 to 5 years of age. Center Base child development services include individualized curriculum to support school readiness. Teachers also engage families to provide family support services.
Available in Trinidad, Mckinleyville, Arcata, Blue Lake, Orleans, Eureka, Fortuna, and Redway.
Head Start & State Extended Day Preschool
Head Start & State Center Based Preschools offer preschool 7 hours a day 4 or 5 days a week for children ages 3 to 5 years of age. Center Base child development services include individualized curriculum to support school readiness. Teachers also engage families to provide family support services.
Available in Crescent City, Mckinleyville, Eureka, Fortuna, and Rio Dell.
Head Start & State Child Care Partnership
NCS operates two Child Care and Development Programs for children ages 3-5 for eligible families with a need for child care. These centers operate Monday through Friday year round. A monthly family service fee may apply depending on family income. (See Family Fee Schedule.)
Available in Eureka & Fortuna.