MACAA Ferguson Head Start Center

1025 Park St., Charlottesville, VA 22901
  

  MACAA’s Head Start program   is a federally funded   comprehensive preschool   program for children ages 3   and 4 from low-income   families (100% of   Federal   poverty guidelines).   
  

 

Some features of the Head Start program include:

• A holistic approach to child   development, emphasizing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical aspects.
• A developmentally appropriate curriculum designed to promote school readiness.
• A strong emphasis on early literacy.
• Volunteer opportunities for parents.
• Parent involvement in program implementation through Center Committees and Policy Council.
• Services for children with disabilities (at least 10% of enrollees have special needs).
• Medical, dental, developmental, and nutritional screening for all children.
• Nutritious meals and snacks.
• Adult education opportunities.
• Al’s Pals, a mental health enrichment curriculum, delivered in partnership with Children, Youth, and Family Services.
  
    About MACAA Ferguson   Head Start Center

•   - Licensed

•   - Serves children ages
       3 and 4 years

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Hours of Operation

Monday:       8:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday:      8:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday:    8:00AM - 2:00PM
Friday:         8:00AM - 2:00PM

 

 

 

 

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For More Information:

Call (434) 295-3171
Visit this website: www.macaa.org/programs/headstart.html