Moving Families Forward... Safely - Luzerne County Head Start

Moving Families Forward...
Safely

Luzerne County Head Start’s (LCHS) Head Start and Early Head Start programs have evolved to meet today’s challenges.  Though the protocols may be different, our vision at LCHS remains the same:  children growing and thriving in a supportive, nurturing environment of parents, family, neighborhood, and community.

Welcome Back to Class!

LCHS is now enrolling eligible children, ages 3-5, for in-person preschool and comprehensive services for the fall of 2021.  We will also resume outdoor only, in-person services for our Early Head Start program.  Virtual services remain available to those families not yet ready to join us in-person. Whatever direction you chose, we are here to keep your early learner on the path to success.

Health & Safety at LCHS

The health, safety and well-being of children and our staff is our top priority.  To ensure our program meets those needs, we have put in place a number of safety measures:

  • Daily health screenings and temperature checks
  • Face coverings on all staff and children, ages 2+
  • Reduced classroom sizes
  • Physical Distancing
  • Emphasis on outdoor play, weather permitting
  • Air purifiers / enhanced cleaning of facilities
  • EHS home visiting program limited to outdoor visits

Our Commitment to Early Learning and Family Support

LCHS continues to focus on promoting life-long learning in a supportive and safe environment for children and their families.  In both our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, you can expect the same high-quality early childhood education and comprehensive services.

  • No cost, early childhood education/home-visiting program for pregnant women and children, birth to age 5
  • Physical, dental and mental health services and referrals
  • Nutritional services, including breakfast and lunch daily
  • Family and disability services
  • Head Start/Pre-K Counts in-person or virtual services for children ages 3-5
  • Home visiting program (outdoor or virtual) for pregnant women and children, birth to age 3

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