Early Head Start (EHS) Childcare Program - Birth to 3 yrs. old

Category: Children / Youth

Overview

Children receive care for up to 12 hours per day, 5 days per week. Children will experience quality early education care with developmentally appropriate materials and practices provided by educated and experienced staff.

Benefits

Early Head Start is designed to reinforce and respond to the unique strengths and needs of each individual child and family. The mission is to enhance the development of very young children and promote healthy family functioning. This includes comprehensive medical, mental health and disability services for children with special needs.

Eligibility Requirements

All families with children birth to 3 years old in need of childcare because of parent employment or educational pursuit are encouraged to apply. While eligibility is based on federal poverty guidelines, we will look at each family’s situation and assist them in finding the best option for their family’s circumstances. Children with special needs are always welcome!

Parent Handbook 2010-2011  (1.95 MB)

Eligible Counties

Sandusky, Seneca

Contact Information

Sandusky County

Joan Oliver (Lead Family Advocate) Stricker Family Development Center 765 S. Buchanan St. Fremont, OH 43420 (419) 334-8511 View Map

Seneca County

Michelle Foos (Lead Family Advocate) Tiffin Office 455-A East Market St. Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-0084 View Map