
We maintain that children learn best when the environment meets their physical, social, cognitive, and emotional needs by providing an urturing setting conducive to stimulating emerging learners with inquiry driven and culturally diverse resources that will bring about a higher degree of social competences for children and families to promote self-sufficiency.
Head Start has served many children and their families since it began in 1965. I am elated that our counties are a part of the nationwide effort in providing services to children and families.
Your "Parent Handbook " will give you plenty of information about the program and its operation. As you read, you will find that Head Start is a program that can benefit the entire family. Especially in preparing your child to be "School Ready".
I strongly encourage each of you to volunteer at your center and participate in our training sessions when your schedule allows. Please share with us any concerns you may have which will assist us in our efforts to make your Head Start experience a good one.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dena Banks, MSA, M.Ed
Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Head Start - The Best Start!
Children applying to Head Start must meet at least (3) three requirements! Please complete the application to determine Eligibility/Enrollment!
Head Start/Early Head Start Director
Dena Banks 252- 482- 4495 - Ext. 136
Early Childhood Development Manager
Diann Dixon 252-789-4929
Family Engagement Manager
Lagala Biggs 252-337-4361
Health Nutrition/Volunteer Manager
Evon Gilliam 252-789-4946
HEAD START COUNTIES WE SERVE:
Beaufort - Camden - Currituck - Chowan - Dare - Gates- Hyde - Perquimans - Pasquotank - Martin - Pitt - Tyrrell- Washington
If your child will be 3 or 4 years old as of August 31 of this year, fill out an application today!
Click below for Child's Application- Aplicación n que Español Haga clic aquí
Parents are welcomed and encouraged to volunteer at the center. As parents you play an important role in your child's life. We encourage fathers to get involved in their child's education. Father involvement has a unique impact on children's outcomes, including cognitive development, achievement, math and reading.

Head Start provides children with a learning environment and varied experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development.

FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS
Head Start offers families opportunities and support for growth, so that they may identify their own strengths, needs, and interests. Family Partnership involves Family Service Workers working with families on goals setting through an agreement process.
Head Start collaborates with partners in the communities in order to provide the highest level of services to children and families. The program provides experiences and activities which enhances the parent's role as the principal influence in their child's education and development. Head Start advocates for parents through accessing to community services and resources. Head Start provides services to the total family, and parent involvement is included in all areas of the program.
Transition prepares children and their families for a successful move from one learning environment to another with continuity and coherence of services. The Transition process prepares children for Kindergarten.
Contact Sabrina White-Perry at 252-337-4361
Head Start- Disabilities Mental Health Information (pdf)
DownloadContact Evon Gilliam at 252-789-4946 or Evon.Gilliam@eicca.org
Head Start- Medical Dental Service (pdf)
DownloadContact Evon Gilliam at 252-789-4946 or Evon.Gilliam@eicca.org
EIC Nutrition Volunteer Service (pdf)
DownloadThe "Creative Curriculum" which is the base curriculum for the Head Start Program, ensures that teachers provide many opportunities for children to plan, think about, reflect on and revisit their own experiences.
The environment, which includes the playground are set up to provide the following activities:
Music/Movement , Outdoor activities (Child choice & Creative Activities)




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