Head Start and Early Head Start

CEO's Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide economically disadvantaged children and families with comprehensive child development services in order to help preschoolers develop the early reading and math skills they need to be successful in school.

Early Head Start offers parents an opportunity for their child to participate in a program designed especially for the very young, ages 6 week to 3 years. The children are assessed with the Early Screening Inventory (ESI) at regular landmarks to monitor each child's holistic development.

Head Start  provides child development services to children ages 3-5 years. The program works with each child based on their social and emotional skills, language skills and physical skills. Parents are involved in all aspects of the program through center-based committees and The Head Start Policy Council.

These services are provided to income eligible families in Rensselaer County.

Click Here for Printable Head Start Application.

Babies in Waiting Program - is part of the Early Head Start programming. Services are available which include pre-natal and childbirth classes, family development and nurse consultations. This program assists customers with the continuity of services through their pregnancy up to and including the enrollment of the child into an infant classroom.

Fatherhood Initiative - is a program developed to foster an increase in father/male involvement in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The program encourages fathers to be more aware of and involved in their child's life and education.

If you or a family member is in need of assistance, please call us at 518.272.6012, Ext. 229 or email ceo_centralizedintake@ceo-cap.org