Programs & Services
Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.
Early Head Start Home Based (Age: Prenatal - 3 years)
The Early Head Start home-based program serves pregnant women and children age 0-3. The program's primary emphasis is to enhance infant and toddler growth through social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
» School Readiness
» Weekly Home Visits
» Family Socializations
» Family Resource Services
» Health Service Coordination
» Transition Activities
» Family Nights
» Ojibwe Language Learning
» Monthly Parent/Policy Council Meetings
» Accredited Curriculum
» Parent-Teacher Conferences
Early Head Start Center Based (Age: 6 weeks - 3 years)
Early Head Start center-based serves 32 children age 0-3. The primary emphasis of the program is to enhance infant and toddler growth through social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
» School Readiness
» Transition Activities
» Health & Nutrition Services
» Free Nutritious Meals
» Transportation
» Family Resource Services
» Family Nights
» Weekly Pow-wow
» Ojibwe Language Learning
» Parent-Teacher Conferences
» Accredited Curriculums
» Monthly Parent/Policy Council Meetings
Head Start Center Base (Age: 3 years - 5 years)
Head Start is a center-based program for children ages 3-5. The classroom settings offer a preschool experience with a curriculum that is culturally based, using assessment-based child development outcomes.
» Kindergarten Readiness
» Transition Activities
» Health & Nutrition Services
» Free Nutritious Meals
» Transportation
» Family Resource Services
» Family Nights
» Weekly Pow-wow
» Ojibwe Language Learning
» Parent-Teacher Conferences
» Accredited Curriculums
» Monthly Parent/Policy Council Meetings
» 4K Services
Other Special Programs
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Head Start’s commitment to wellness embraces a comprehensive vision of health for children, families and staff. The objective is to ensure that, through collaboration among families, staff, and health professionals, all child health and developmental concerns are identified, and children and families are linked to an ongoing source of continuous, accessible care to meet their basic health needs.
Some of the services the ECC provides are: Reminders for when your child’s Wisconsin State-recommended health checks (also called well-child exams or physical exams) are due; dental varnishes; comprehensive developmental screening; and morning visits by a Red Cliff Community Health Center nurse.
We also provide nutritious meals and snacks and plenty of vigorous physical activity! Most physical activity takes place outdoors as weather allows. Children brush their teeth at least once a day here (and still need brushing at home by a parent). They also take naps here and receive plenty of love from our caring and experienced staff.
disabilitiesThe Red Cliff Early Childhood Center believes that the early years of life are critical for learning and growth and it is during this time that children’s cognitive, communicative, social, and emotional development can be most influenced. If special needs are recognized and met during these years, children with disabilities will have a much better opportunity to become competent and independent adults.
We believe that children with disabilities benefit from inclusion in a regular preschool setting and that the benefits of inclusion are enhanced by teachers who are able to adapt their teaching techniques and activities.
Children with disabilities will be included in the full range of activities and services provided to all Early Childhood Center children.
In order to provide comprehensive services, integration and collaboration among components within the agency and among other community resource agencies is essential.
DOIE Kindergarten Readiness - Head Start Only (Department Of Indian Education)
LAUNCH Child Wellness Program (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health)
Family Support Services
DPI Food Program (Department of Public Instruction)