Where Children Come First
Supporting the Development of Preschool Children for Almost 58 Years

Attention Parents!
Child Enrollment Campaign for Center-Based Head Start
$25.00 gift card to parents who send us two children to enroll
Recruiting from March 19th to April 30th 2025!
A Pathway to a Bright
& Successful Future
The Committee for Early Childhood Development at Head Start unites families, staff, and community organizations together to support the growth and development of preschool children. C.E.C.D. Head Start combines high-quality education, parent involvement, and strong community linkages to ensure family preservation and diversity while opening a pathway to a bright and successful future for families. To learn more about us or the enrollment process, get in touch today.
The Creative Curriculum at CECD
The curriculum model used at CECD is the Creative Curriculum, which is based on the philosophy that children learn through active involvement with peers and adults and developmentally appropriate materials in the learning environment. The classrooms at CECD are rich in opportunities for children to be independent and make choices, thereby resulting in their developing into independent thinkers and decision-makers.
A consistent daily routine allows for a smooth transition from one activity to another. It also allows children to predict and plan for the things that are about to happen. The classroom team observes and acts on the differing needs of each child, their abilities, interests, and pacing levels. Classrooms are set up to accommodate easy access to materials that are all age appropriate. Classroom staff supports the ongoing process of emerging literacy.
Meeting the Needs of All Children
The Educational Staff works closely with the Educational Director, Special Education Coordinator, and outside support staff to help meet goals and objectives written for children with specific needs. All classroom and outdoor activities are designed to support the inclusion of all children. All children receiving special education services participate fully in all of the program’s activities. The strongest and most important bond that is established is with the parents. Their involvement throughout the process is of the utmost importance.
Promoting Healthy Choices
Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy foods helps children and adults get the nutrients their bodies need to stay healthy, active, and strong. Program staff can explore resources to support healthy eating habits and find nutrition assistance information to share with families.
Additionally, if a child does not have an ongoing source of continuous accessible health care, our Family Worker will assist in providing referrals. Children are required to have up-to-date medical and dental records on file. A health check is part of the Daily Routine of the classroom.
Supporting Mental Health
Early Head Start and Head Start programs support the mental health of children, families, and staff every day. Early childhood mental health is the same as social and emotional well-being. It is a child’s developing capacity to express and regulate emotions, form trusting relationships, explore, and learn—all in the cultural context of family and community.
Family-Centered Services
The programs at CECD offer the family members of our students opportunities and support for growth and change, believing that people can identify their own strengths, needs, and interests and are capable of finding solutions. Parents are encouraged to become involved in our policy-making and program decisions and are provided with opportunities for a significant experience in the program.
The Early Head Start home-based program and services for expectant families promote parent-child relationships and help parents provide high-quality early learning experiences in all domains of development. This is accomplished through home visits and socialization experiences that utilize a research-based curriculum that aligns with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
Registration Requirements
To register your child at CECD, please bring the following documents to the center nearest you:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Child’s Immunization Card/Health Record
- Proof of Income
- Proof of Residence
- Social Security Card for each member of the household
Thank you for your interest in providing your child with a quality education.
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