Head Start
Early Beginnings For A Lifetime of Learning
HRDC Head Start is a federally funded program that implements education, health and parent involvement into a secure, productive environment.
Services are provided to qualifying low-income families within Allegany County. Families of children ages 3 to 4 years old receive comprehensive preschool opportunities including components focusing on health, nutrition, education, disability services, parent involvement, medical and social services. The emphasis is on the total family – not just the children.
HRDC Head Start of Allegany County is devoted to making a difference in our community by offering comprehensive child and family development services. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment for children, educational experiences that promote school readiness and a strong foundation that allows both the children and their families the opportunity to recognize his/her potential.
Operating Monday-Friday, offering half day services (8 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) and full day services (7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Special Services Offered:
- Education provided by qualified, knowledgeable Early Childhood Education teachers
- Nutrition and health screenings implemented by board certified health care professionals
- Family support services provided by experienced, educated Family Services professionals
- Referrals made to those requesting Job Training Services
- Transportation provided at many Head Start centers
- Meals and snacks provided
- Referrals for services
Program Highlights Include:
- Family socializations (Fall Carnival, skating, etc.)
- School Readiness Fair
- VIP Shop (Very Important Parent)
- Parent Incentive Shop
- Parent Meetings
- Physical activities incorporated through I Am Moving, I Am Learning
- HS Graduations for 4 year children graduating to kindergarten
Locations:
Head Start Administrative Office
125 Virginia Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502
301-777-5970
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
HRDC Bel Air Head Start Center
301-783-1802
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
HRDC Frostburg Area Head Start Center
301-689-3011
Monday – Friday, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
HRDC Cumberland Street Head Start Center
301-783-1790
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
HRDC Susan K. Westfall’s Center
301-783-1803
Monday – Friday,
Head Start 11:00 – 3:00 pm
Early Head Start 8:30 – 3:00 pm
HRDC Seymour Street / Early Head Start Center
301-783-1853
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
HRDC Allegany College Head Start
301-783-1807
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
This website is supported by Grant Number 03CH011781 from the Head Start Program within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Head Start Program.