Head Start Program

Head Start Program

Funder: Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Grant Number: 08CH011419

Administrator: Action for Eastern Montana

Geographic Scope: Multiple locations in Eastern Montana

Baker Head Start, Baker, MT

Glasgow Head Start, Glasgow, MT

Glendive Head Start, Glendive, MT

Malta Head Start, Malta, MT

Miles City Head Start, Miles City, MT

Program Overview

Purpose: FREE pre-school program serving children ages 3-4 years old

Age Requirement: Child must be age 3 by September 10th of current year to enroll

Educational Philosophy: Program based on premise that parents are primary educators of children. Provides learning environment with developmentally appropriate experiences to help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. Designed to increase school readiness and develop child's fullest potential.

Services Provided

• Free medical and dental screening
• Healthy meals
• Safe activities (indoors and outdoors)
• Developmentally appropriate learning experiences

Eligibility

Income-Based: Eligibility based on income guidelines

Over-Income Slots: 10% of slots can be filled with over-income families

Contact Information

Program Director: Shawna Sargent - (406) 345-2132

Admin Assistant: Ginny Bowles - (406) 345-2135

Location Contacts:

Baker Head Start: 406-778-2010, 505 S 7th St E, Baker, MT 59313

Glasgow Head Start: 406-228-2404, 211 1st Ave South, Glasgow, MT 59230

Glendive Head Start: 406-377-3009, 120 Colorado Blvd, Glendive, MT 59330

Malta Head Start: 406-654-2005, 164 S 10th St West, Malta, MT 59538

Miles City Head Start: 406-234-5223, 1608 N Merriam, Miles City, MT 59301

Equal Opportunity Statement: This institution is an equal opportunity provider