Little Dixie Early Head Start - Child Care

Early Head Start Child Care is a federal program that serves low-income families with infants and toddlers that have Daycare Subsidy. Infants and toddlers are provided high quality care in a center base setting. The program is family oriented and designed to enhance children's physical social, emotional, and intellectual development. It supports parental roles and helps them move toward self sufficiency. They offer families of young children with disabilities or developmental delays an inclusive environment.

The Early Head Start Child Care program's philosophy is to provide a culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate setting for all children which focuses on building trust, socialization skills, continuity of care, respect, and routines. The program recognizes and supports the parents as the primary teacher.

How will your child will benefit from Early Head Start Child Care:
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Furnished diapers, wipes, bottles, and formula
- Educational program that enhances brain development, fosters independence, promotes creativity
- Safe and clean environment

How you will benefit from the program:
- High quality child development services at no expense to you
- Opportunities to have a voice in administrative and managerial decisions by participating on committees and policy council
- Opportunities o be an active partner in the development of your child
- Opportunities to attend training on child development issues
- Support, as you set goals and work toward self sufficiency
- Assistance in the transition process to Head Start