L.A. Urban League Head Start & State Preschool - Green Meadows

The Urban League Head Start State Preschool program includes several main services:

Education and Special Education Services – Early childhood education services are delivered through several program options such as half-day Preschool, extended day, full day and year round. Each class is staffed by a teacher, teacher aide and parent volunteers. Each class is developmentally and culturally appropriate for your childs needs. and parent education activities are provided to help parents support their childrens development and education.

Health Services – The program also includes medical, dental, nutrition, and mental health services which include immunizations, medical, and dental screening with required follow-up treatment. Children receive about one-third of their daily nutritional requirements each day they attend school. Parents receive health information and materials as well. and the mental health component is supported by psychologists and Social Workers to provide crisis intervention and follow-up, parenting classes, child observations with feedback to teachers and parents, short-term counseling and other preventive mental health services if needEducation

Parent Involvement/Community Partnerships – Parent involvement is the key to a childs Head Start. Parents are requested to be involved in various ways including volunteering in the classroom, participating in activities and workshops we have planned, participating as decision-makers on the Parent Center Committee or Parent Policy Council, and as staff.

Social Services – Head Starts social service staff assist parents to meet their needs through education, advocacy, and referral. Staff help parents assess family needs, develop strategies, access resources, and solve problems.

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division

Preschool:

Yes