SUMMIT HEAD START 0-5
The Summit Head Start 0-5 (HS0-5) program is comprehensive early childhood program for low-income families with children 0-5 years old. Pregnant woman can also apply. HS 0-5 offers both Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
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Children learn school readiness skills including:
Social and friendship skills
Language & literacy skills
Problem solving skills and self confidence
Parents have access to:
Parenting classes & tips
Family Support
Connection to community resources
Community resources
Mental heath consolations and resources
Early /Head Start (Application PY 23-24)
The Process of recruiting eligible children and their families, the following information is required.
Please complete and return the following to us:
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Signed Interagency Release
Family Income Verification for the last 12 months
(e.g., W-2, paystubs, employer letter verifying income)
Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
ASQ3 & ASQSE 2 Parent Questionnaires (Online)
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Early /Head Start (Application PY 24-25)
Refer a Friend
Want to refer a family or child to the HS 0-5 program?
The Process of recruiting eligible children and their families, the following information is required.
Please complete and return the following to us:
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Completed Application Prenatal
Signed Interagency Release
Family Income Verification for the last 12 months
(e.g., W-2, paystubs, employer letter verifying income)
Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
ASQ3 & ASQSE 2 Parent Questionnaires (Online)
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Head Start (HS)
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HS serves families with children ages 3-5.
Participating Summit School District Preschools include:
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Dillon Valley Elementary
Silverthorne Elementary
Frisco Elementary
Upper Blue Elementary
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Participating Center include:
Lake Dillon Preschool
Wildflower Nature School
Summit County Preschool
Carriage House Early Learning Center
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Early Head Start (EHS)
EHS is for families with children age 0-3. Participating
centers include:
Lake Dillon Preschool
Wildflower Nature School
Summit County Preschool
Carriage House Early Learning Center
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Thank you for your interest in Early Head Start and/or Head Start 0-5.
Summit Head Start 0-5 is able to serve 35 children ages 3-5 and 24 children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old and one pregnant woman. Head Start is an income-qualifying program. Families with children with special needs are encouraged to apply.
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Head Start is the national commitment to give every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed.
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