Head Start

 

Ready for School, Ready for Life

Head Start is an early childhood development program that offers activities and support to eligible 3 and 4 year old children and their families in classrooms throughout Columbia County, NY. 

Children’s readiness for school and beyond is fostered by individualized learning experiences. Through relationships with adults, play, and active learning, children grow and develop. We focus on supporting early learners as they make decisions, build academic skills, develop socially and emotionally, and become part of a classroom community.

Miss Amanda plays a matching game with Head Start students.

Miss Amanda plays a matching game with Head Start students.

Head Start supports and strengthens the parent-child relationships and engages families around children’s learning and development.

Parents and families are supported in achieving their own goals, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security.

Parent Committees, Head Start Policy Council and other parent engagement opportunities help parents and guardians be their child's first and best teacher!  

Head Start services are available throughout the county with centers and classrooms in:

  • Craryville

  • Hudson

  • Philmont

  • Valatie

Classroom hours vary according to their locations. 

Please call (518) 828-6312 or text: (518) 755-4475 for more information.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Administrative Office Location: 540 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY

This website is supported by a grant from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Columbia Opportunities, Inc. and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.