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Online registration for HeadStart for the 2024-2025 school year will open on Monday, February 26, 2024. If you have questions, please call our office at 801-402-0650 or email recregistration@dsdmail.net.
Davis Head Start serves a total of 401 children between the ages of 3 and 5 in its Head Start program, along with 101 Early Head Start children ranging from birth to 3 years old. Additionally, the program extends its services to an average of 180 Title I Preschool children each year across Davis County, with financial support from both the local school district and the state of Utah.
Recognized for its outstanding contributions, Davis Head Start has been honored with the 2022 Social Determinants of Health Grant award from Intermountain Health Care for its statewide efforts in Trauma Informed Care. Moreover, it has achieved notable accolades such as the 2023 Best of State: Best Public Preschool for Excellence in Utah and the 2020 Select Health Award for Outstanding Community Partnerships.
As a federally funded comprehensive initiative, Head Start aims to promote healthy prenatal outcomes for expectant mothers while nurturing the development of infants and children aged three or four by September 1st. Prioritizing the well-being of both mothers and young children, the program offers a variety of services to income-qualifying families at no cost, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to essential resources. By focusing on crucial stages of prenatal and early childhood development, Head Start plays a vital role in establishing the groundwork for a brighter and healthier future, contributing to the overall well-being of communities.
Head Start is an equal opportunity program and does not discriminate against race, religion or gender. Davis Head Start/Early Head Start does not deny placement based on a disability or its severity to any child. We do not provide transportation to students; however, we can provide transportation support.
The Family Enrichment Center (FEC) houses the administrative offices for Head Start, Early Head Start and Title I Preschool as well as the PIRC Library, 2 Full Day Classes and 1 Duration Class.
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Head Start
Program Information
Head Start is a federally funded preschool program that promotes school readiness to children from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. Services are offered at no charge.
- Children must be 3 or 4 years old on or before September 1 of the year they will be attending
- Parent involvement
- Traditional school year
- Disability services
Davis Head Start/Early Head Start and Title I Preschool programs uses Creative Curriculum which promotes developmentally appropriate practices and daily routines and meaningful experiences that respond to children's strengths, interests and needs. There is a strong School Readiness focus, and goals are established that will help monitor progress. Child progress is shared with parents 2 times a year in the following areas: Social-Emotional, Physical, Language & Literacy, Cognitive and Mathematics.
Classes are located in elementary schools throughout Davis School District and there are 3 options for classes:
- Traditional: Four days a week, 4 hours a day
- Duration: Five days a week, 6.75 hours a day M-Th, 4.75 Friday
- Full Day: Five days a week, 6-8 hours a day for parents either working or in school full time.
LOCATION AND CLASS TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
Locations
Adelaide |
731 W 3600 S |
Hill Field |
389 S 1000 E |
Antelope |
1810 S Main St |
Meadowbrook |
700 N 325 W |
Crestview |
185 W Golden Ave |
Sunset |
2014 N 250 W |
Doxey |
944 N 250 W |
Tolman |
300 E 1200 N |
FEC-Kaysville |
320 S 500 E |
Vae View |
1750 W 1600 N |
FEC-Clearfield |
320 E 200 S |
Wasatch |
270 E Center St |
Holt |
448 N 1000 W |
West Bountiful |
500 N 800 W |
King |
601 E 1000 N |
West Clinton |
2826 W 1800 N |
Layton |
369 W Gentile St |
Whitesides |
233 Colonial Ave |
Lincoln |
591 W 2000 N |
Woods Cross |
785 W 1100 S |
Early Head Start
Program Information
This is a federally funded program that serves pregnant women, children ages birth to three and their families. Services include prenatal education, health and nutrition services, family development support, and home visits focusing on child development and quality early education. These services are offered at no charge.
- Infants / toddlers (0-3 years old) and their parent/guardian
- Year-round program
Davis Head Start/Early Head Start and Title I Preschool programs uses Creative Curriculum which promotes developmentally appropriate practices and daily routines and meaningful experiences that respond to children's strengths, interests and needs. There is a strong School Readiness focus, and goals are established that will help monitor progress. Child progress is shared with parents 2 times a year in the following areas: Social-Emotional, Physical, Language & Literacy, Cognitive and Mathematics.
Three different options:
- Prenatal: Pregnant women receive visits with prenatal educator then transition to Early Head Start
- Home Based: Weekly teacher home visit, 1 ½ hours and socializations with parent and child.
- Full Day: five days a week, 6-8 hours a day for parents working or school full-time.
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Title I
Program Information
Title I Preschool is a District & State funded program provided at no cost to students who qualify. Your child qualifies if they are four years old on or before December 31st of the calendar year and live in the boundaries of Davis School District. Preference will be given to families making 185% of the federal poverty guidelines and below. Thereafter, families who make above that threshold will be placed in a classroom based on availability.
Curriculum
Title I Preschool uses Creative Curriculum. Creative Curriculum builds children’s confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills through hands-on, project-based investigations. Creative Curriculum nurtures individual skill progression for the whole child, harnesses the power of play through studies, and connects families to their children’s learning.
Registration
Title I Preschool registration will begin in April. We use the same link as Head Start for registration. The application process for Title I preschool consists of two simple steps. First, complete the online application that can be found at the Davis School District website under Head Start, Early Head Start & Title I Preschool, and second, schedule an in-person appointment for the final paperwork.
If you've previously applied for Head Start or Title I preschool for anyone in your household, skip the application and jump straight to scheduling your in-person appointment. For newcomers, start with the online application, and once completed, proceed to book your in-person appointment.
Locations
Adelaide |
731 W 3600 S |
Lincoln | 591 W 2000 N. Layton UT 84041 |
Antelope |
1810 S Main St |
Meadowbrook |
700 N 325 W |
Doxey |
944 N 250 W |
Sunset |
2014 N 250 W |
Holt |
448 N 1000 W |
Vae View |
1750 W 1600 N |
King | 601 E. 1000 N. Layton UT 84041 |
Whitesides |
233 Colonial Ave |
Layton |
369 W Gentile St |
Parent Information
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Standards
Policy Council Information
Policy Council is made up of Parents and Community Representatives. Each classroom has an Executive Committee, and the Chair of the committee serves on the Policy Council.
Policy council works in partnership with key Program management and staff and the School Board to develop, review and approve policies, strategic directions, criteria for the recruitment, selection and enrollment of children, funding application, personnel and other business that requires Policy Council approval.
Short trainings are done at each Policy council meeting, and Community Partners share information and resources available for families which the PC Chairs to take back to the parents in their individual classrooms.
Other Programs
Fathers Involved Shaping Head Start children
Create meaningful opportunities for men to learn and develop effective fathering skills, spend more time with their children, and become a player in the development of their child.
Many an excellent man is tempted to forget that the best offering he can make to his children is himself. --Henry Neuman
Connection Corner - A place where all are welcome.
Connection Corner is located at the Family Enrichment Center (500 East 250 South Kaysville, Utah). Connection Corner offers a variety of resources for families. Services include, parenting classes, workshops, support groups, kindergarten readiness information, and a virtual monthly Storytime. A large library of virtual books, and story bags are available at the Connection Corner. Materials offered are made available using many different platforms including Zoom, email, text, apps, and in-person. Classes and support groups focus on parenting such as Love and Logic, Conscious Discipline, relationships, special needs, health, safety, violence prevention, building self-esteem & resiliency, child development, educational supports, and well as information on applying for H.E.A.T and weatherization programs. Connection Corner and Davis Behavioral Health coordinate services to offer classes free of charge to all parents; some classes also include dinner, and/or childcare. Some of the classes offered are Love & Logic, Strengthening Families, The Incredible Years, Finance Management, Nutrition & Cooking, Anger Management for men, women or children, Divorce Adjustment, and Project Davis.