PACE Head Start
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PACE Head Start is currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year which will begin in September, 2006. Head Start provides a free early care and education program for children ages 3-5 from income eligible families living in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet.
Head Start children benefit from a comprehensive approach to early care and education that supports and enhances the development of both the child and the family. This approach includes a creative education curriculum, comprehensive health services, parent education, meaningful parent involvement and family support services. Part and full day preschool options are available at Head Start. Children are free to explore, experiment, socialize, problem solve, master new skills and gain self confidence while guided by qualified early childhood professionals in a classroom environment.
All children enrolled at PACE Head Start receive nutritious meals and snacks. Free bussing services are available to and from school. A small fee based on family income is charged to parents whose children are enrolled in the full day option. Child care vouchers are also accepted for full day services. Ten percent of enrollment opportunities are reserved for children with special needs.
For more information or an application, call Family Services at 508 999-1286 or 508 984-3557.
We are accepting applications for both Summer 2006 session and for Fall 2006. If you wish to apply, click here to view the application using Adobe Acrobat or click here to download the Word Document, Print it out and mail it to us.
P.A.C.E. Head Start is a comprehensive early care and education program for children ages 3 to 5 from the Greater New Bedford area. Over 300 children are served at our two New Bedford locations. Eligibility is determined by the child's age, family income and need. Our staff provides quality services to children in an atmosphere of safe and loving care that stimulates their growth and development. A variety of services are available for families. P.A.C.E. Head Start is federally funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF). The program is also supported by the Massachusetts Department of Education, Community Partnerships for Children. Child Care Vouchers are accepted.
We are located at:
32 Madison Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 999-1286
Fax: (508) 979-5080
247 Smith Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Phone: (508) 984-3557
Fax: (508) 984-3555
Programs and Services
For a schedule of when activities or programs are being offered, please see the calendar .
