Head Start

RMDC Head Start is a leading early childhood program and is funded to serve 236 low income children and families each year in Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties.

Our imaginative, engaging preschool environments give children their first taste of what will become a life-long love of learning. Parents participate fully in their child’s Head Start experience. This participation provides parents with the ability to help their child succeed in school.

The comprehensive way we serve families is one of the most unique qualities of Head Start. We offer services in the areas of health, nutrition, disabilities, mental health, and transportation.

Head Start has a strong focus on parent leadership so that parents become engaged not only in their child’s education, but also in their growth and development. Additionally, our experienced social services staff offer ongoing support and education to parents so the entire family is stronger as a result of their time with Head Start.

Check This Out:

Head Start Picnic – May 23rd

Walking and Moving Wednesdays

Get Moving Today Calendar

Healthy Homes – Healthy Heart Boogie

Head Start Application Information:

What Head Start Can Do For You & Application Guidelines (PDF)

Welcome to RMDC Head Start – Information You’ll Need for Your Head Start Appointment

Or call:

• (406) 457-7308
• 1-800-356-6544

Join the Helena School District planning conversation. Check this link for more information.

Parent This’n That Newsletters

TNT May 13
TNT March 13
TNT Feb 13
TNT Jan 13
TNT Dec 12
TNT Nov 12
TNT Oct 12
TNT Sept 2012

Early Years Newsletter for Parents

May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012 Issue

Link to community services. Check out the information available at Montana 211.

Head Start Menus:

Ray Bjork

Ray Bjork – May

Early Learning Center

ELC – May

Whitehall

Whitehall – May

Townsend

Townsend – May

Eastgate

Eastgate – May

Neighborhood Center

Neighborhood Center – Classes 1 – 4 – May
Neighborhood Center – Class 5 – May

Had State Family Calender 2012-2013 – Helena & East Helena

Head Start Policies

HS Policies and Procedures Approval Page 2011

HS Aggressive Behavior Policy

HS Attendance Policy  (Source Parent Handbook)

HS Child Guidance Policy

HS Confidentiality Policy

HS Holiday Observances Policy

HS Parent-Community Complaint Policy

HS Releasing Children Policy

HS Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (Source Parent Handbook)

HS Tobacco Policy & Procedure

HS Transportation Policy 2012 – Busing  (Source Parent Handbook)

HS Transportation Policy 2012 – Parent Transport (Source Parent Handbook)

 

Policy Council Minutes at this link:

Head Start Policy Council Meetings:

Head Start Policy Council Public Notice & Agenda December 6, 2012

Head Start Policy Council Public Notice & Agenda, Nov. 8, 2012

Head Start Policy Council Public Notice and Agenda 10-11-12 final

Reports to the Public:

Head Start Annual Report to the Public 2009- 2010 (PDF)

RMDC Head Start Program Information Report 2011-12

RMDC Head Start Annual Report 2010-2011

Head Start Annual Report to the Public 2009- 2010

Other:

Montana Head Start Association

Whitehall Resource Supplement (PDF)

Townsend Resource Supplement (PDF)

Montana Early Childhood Services Bureau