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Preschool · Child care · Early-learning program

Child Start Inc Head Start

Listed under Child care centers · Public pre-K & Head Start

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About this provider

Based in the western region of Montana, Child Start, Inc. provides comprehensive childcare and educational services at no cost to qualifying families, including those that address the mental, social, and emotional development of children from 3 to 5 years of age.

How to join

Available for children 3-4 years old by September 10th of the program school year. Families must qualify according to the Federal Poverty Guidelines. We have limited availability for families who are over-income.

Enroll: Child Start Inc Head Start

Program type
Preschool, Child care, Early-learning program
Approach
We use research-based curricula and age-appropriate activities to achieve progress in all areas of your child’s development.
Meals
Participates in the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP); family-style meal patterns; full day classes are served breakfast, lunch, and snack; morning classes are served breakfast and lunch

Philosophy

Students are engaged daily in hands-on experiences that encourage them to think, imagine, and problem-solve. Adults support and challenge student’s thinking with diverse materials, thoughtful conversations, and nurturing interactions.

A typical day

The program offers services for families that are in need of full daycare. Full-day offers the same variety of learning experiences as the part day in addition to a rest period and extended learning opportunities.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Full and part-day center-based classrooms

Cost and payment

Published cost
Free preschool
How families pay
Free