Hillcrest Head Start

Maryland provides $3 million in state funds for Early Head Start and Head Start programs. The funds are designed to expand the range and hours of Head Start services, to increase the number of children served, and to be consistent with the principles of the Maryland Model for School Readiness (MMSR).
Since October 2001, MSDE has been charged in administering the grant and to provide technical assistance in aligning Head Start services with those of early learning programs at public schools. Since July 2003, the state’s Head Start Collaboration Office is housed at MSDE and can be reached at 410-767-0140. The Collaboration Office is currently working on a new project, entitled “Successful Linkages Between Head Start and Public Schools.” This initiative is designed to define the relationship between local Head Start programs and local school systems to coordinate services and improve school readiness among Head Start children.

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development

Preschool:

Yes