Bennington County Head Start has announces an open house at their North Bennington location for parents who are interested in their children attending Head Start. The North Bennington Open house will occur on Wednesday July 8, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. North Bennington Head Start is located at 2 Park Street, North Bennington.

Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that serves families with children ages 3 to 5 years old, being at least 3 years old by August 31st. Bennington County Head Start is a NAEYC accredited and a 5 STAR program, it is also a qualified pre-k provider, and is currently accepting enrollment applications.

Head Start offers full-day programs and provides an enriching environment for learning and growth, and special education to children with disabilities. To ensure each child’s well-being, Head Start offers comprehensive services, including medical, vision, and dental screenings, follow-up care, and health education. The program also offers field trips, art programs, nutritional meals, and many community-based learning opportunities for children and their parents/guardians.

Head Start is sponsored by United Children’s Services, Inc., a division of United Counseling Service (UCS), and has been serving families in Bennington County since 1965.

For more information, please contact Shannon VanderWoude at 442-3686, ext. 232.